# Space Cadet Defender vs Galaxy Attack

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Cadet Defender | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-cadet-defender-recon-invaders/id712286226/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-space-invaders/id6499509018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SixHourSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/345114619) | [Hoang Thi Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580512155) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Cadet Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-cadet-defender-recon-invaders/id712286226)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second Invasion | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Medals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Medals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140000 Medals | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Retro arcade-style visuals
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional screen freezing issues
- 🔋 Rapid battery drain
- 🕹️ Limited control options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezes at certain levels
- Progression loss after completing the game
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

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


### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-space-invaders/id6499509018)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zenmode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3150 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Increase MaxLives from 2 to 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 39000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*