# The Invaders vs Retro Games Collection

The clearest difference is rating: The Invaders at 4.5 against Retro Games Collection's 3.9. The Invaders also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Retro Games Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Invaders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Games Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Invaders holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Invaders has 1.6K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of The Invaders's written reviews are positive against 50% of Retro Games Collection's.

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, Retro Games Collection every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Invaders | Retro Games Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681/reviews)** | [3.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-games-collection/id1436408674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RI Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/779924684) | [MIchal Lucansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419774462) |

## 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


### Retro Games Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-games-collection/id1436408674)

Relive classic arcade experiences with a collection of beloved retro games. Enjoy timeless titles like Pong, Block Breaker, Space Invaders, and Snake. Perfect for quick bursts of nostalgic fun.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade game collection, Includes Pong, Includes Block Breaker, Includes Space Invaders, Includes Snake

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Invaders free?

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

### Is Retro Games Collection free?

Retro Games Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Invaders or Retro Games Collection?

The Invaders is rated higher. The Invaders averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Retro Games Collection averages 3.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do The Invaders or Retro Games Collection have ads?

Retro Games Collection shows ads; The Invaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Invaders or Retro Games Collection?

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, and Retro Games Collection every 4 months. Most recently, The Invaders was updated on October 29, 2026 and Retro Games Collection on October 29, 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.*