Comparison

Space Cadet Defender vs Galaxy Attack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Cadet Defender

Engage in a classic side-scrolling arcade space shooter. Battle an alien horde across unique levels, upgrading your ship with powerful enhancements and facing formidable boss enemies. Compete for high scores on GameCenter.

Highlights
  • HD retina graphics
  • Side-scrolling arcade shooter
  • Unique levels
  • Ship upgrades
  • Boss levels
  • Powerups
  • GameCenter high scores
Features
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Take the battle to the Alien Horde in this classic side-scrolling arcade space shooter. *WHAT'S NEW: HD graphics for retina screens, new levels, new ship upgrades. FEATURES: - High Definition retina graphics enhanced for the new iPad and iPhone. - Side scrolling space shooter style arcade game. - Unique levels, can you pass them all? - Enhance your ship with powerful upgrades. - Boss levels with powerful Alien Overlords. - Unique powerups. - High scores via GameCenter. STORY: Having successfully defended Earth from the alien invasion it is now time to take the battle to the enemy. As one of Earths best fighters you have been selected to lead the invasion. The challenges will be great, the mission critical and the honor legendary. Prepare for launch Space Cadet, suit up!

About

Galaxy Attack

Engage in an intense space battle as a warrior defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Use your energy ball and arsenal to destroy enemy ships, collect power-ups, and defeat formidable boss vessels. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing interstellar environments and prove your skills to save the universe.

Highlights
  • Space warrior role
  • Energy ball weapon
  • Power-up collection
  • Boss ship battles
  • Interstellar environments
  • Level progression
Features
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Welcome to an exhilarating interstellar adventure! In this action-packed game, you'll take on the role of a brave space warrior, armed with an energy ball and a powerful arsenal of weapons. Your mission? To defend the galaxy against a fleet of menacing alien spaceships. As you embark on your journey, you'll encounter waves of enemy spacecraft, each more challenging than the last. Your trusty energy ball will be your primary tool for destruction. Launch it strategically to break apart the enemy ships, aiming to dismantle them piece by piece. With each successful hit, the fragments will scatter, weakening the enemy's defense and bringing you closer to victory. But it's not just about raw firepower. To enhance your fighting capabilities, you can collect coins scattered throughout the battlefield. These valuable coins can be exchanged for power-ups, granting you additional abilities and boosting your chances of success. Whether it's a shield to protect you from enemy fire, the power-ups will give you the edge you need in this cosmic showdown. While most enemy ships can be dispatched with skill and precision, beware of the formidable boss ships that will occasionally emerge. These colossal vessels are equipped with powerful weapons and, making them incredibly challenging to defeat. However, with quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and the right combination of power-ups, you can overcome these imposing adversaries and claim victory. Prepare yourself for an immersive and intense gaming experience as you navigate through mesmerizing interstellar environments. With each level you conquer, and the battles will become more intense. Will you have what it takes to emerge as the ultimate space warrior and save the galaxy from the clutches of the alien invaders? Gather your wits, hone your skills, and embark on this epic space adventure. The fate of the universe rests in your hands!

Screenshots

Space Cadet Defender4 screens
Galaxy Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Attack at 5.0 against Space Cadet Defender's 4.5. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 18 months). Space Cadet Defender's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Cadet Defender sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Attack sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Cadet Defender has 231 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Cadet Defender ships an update every 18 months, Galaxy Attack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Space Cadet Defender versus Galaxy Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Cadet DefenderGalaxy Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (231 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSixHourSoft LLCHoang Thi Na

Customer experience

Space Cadet Defender

All ratings231 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative7.3%

Galaxy Attack

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Cadet Defender

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen freezes at certain levels
  • Progression loss after completing the game
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging and varied levels
  • Ability to replay earlier levels
  • Joystick support for better control
  • Additional power-ups and upgrades

Galaxy Attack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Space Cadet Defender

One-time5
  • 5000 Medals$0.99
  • Second Invasion$1.99
  • 30000 Medals$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 70000 Medals$9.99
  • 140000 Medals$14.99
9 purchases

Galaxy Attack

One-time9
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • RemoveAds$1.99
  • Zenmode$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 3150 Coins$2.99
  • RemoveAds Plus$3.99
  • 5500 Coins$4.99
  • Increase MaxLives from 2 to 5$5.99
  • 12000 Coins$9.99
  • 39000 Coins$29.99

Questions

Is Space Cadet Defender free?
Space Cadet Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Attack free?
Galaxy Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Cadet Defender or Galaxy Attack?
Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Space Cadet Defender averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Space Cadet Defender or Galaxy Attack have ads?
Neither Space Cadet Defender nor Galaxy Attack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Cadet Defender or Galaxy Attack?
Space Cadet Defender ships an update every 18 months, and Galaxy Attack daily. Most recently, Space Cadet Defender was updated on October 23, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on October 24, 2026.

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