# The Invaders vs Falcon Squad

The Invaders and Falcon Squad both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of The Invaders's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's. The Invaders also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Falcon Squad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Invaders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Falcon Squad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Falcon Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Falcon Squad has 25K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of The Invaders's written reviews are positive against 40% of Falcon Squad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Invaders | Falcon Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RI Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/779924684) | [FALCON GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439862247) |

## What reviewers say

### The Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681)

Relive classic arcade thrills by shooting down waves of alien invaders before they reach your bases. Collect bonus points by targeting UFOs and enjoy a retro visual experience with customizable graphics and effects.

**Highlights:** Shoot alien invaders, Destroy UFOs for points, Retro arcade graphics, CRT screen option, Particle effects, Gamepad compatible, High score leaderboards, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Authentic retro experience
- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic game
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay
- 💰 Free with optional paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Small screen size
- 🌄 Lack of landscape mode
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting button not working consistently
- Left/right movement buttons getting stuck
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Highscore tracking
- Bonus rounds


### Falcon Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falcon-squad-classic-arcade/id1337514468)

Engage in thrilling arcade space combat, defending the galaxy from alien invaders. Experience retro-style shoot 'em up action with modern mechanics, customizable ships, and real-time multiplayer battles. Team up with others or compete globally to save the universe.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooting gameplay, Pixel graphics with retro effects, Upgradeable ships and customizable gear, Real-time PvP, 2v2, and Tournament modes, Clans and team play, Epic boss battles, Dozens of levels with diverse challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royalty Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lucky Wheel Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Young Pilot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10$ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20$ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Card Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Challenger | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to play
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on upgrade costs
- 🔁 Repetitive ads and limited rewards
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with ads and purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing promised rewards
- Purchases not registering or items not received
- Progression reset or ships/upgrades disappearing
- Crashes and freezes, especially after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn more in-game currency through gameplay
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free experience
- Improved user interface and navigation
- More diverse ship and drone unlocks without paywalls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Invaders free?

The Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Falcon Squad free?

Falcon Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Invaders or Falcon Squad?

Falcon Squad is rated higher. The Invaders averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Falcon Squad averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do The Invaders or Falcon Squad have ads?

Falcon Squad shows ads; The Invaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Invaders or Falcon Squad?

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, and Falcon Squad every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Invaders was updated on October 21, 2026 and Falcon Squad on October 28, 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.*