# The Invaders vs Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

The clearest difference is rating: The Invaders at 4.4 against Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's 3.4. The Invaders also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Invaders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Invaders holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Invaders has 1.6K ratings behind it against 37, 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 Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's.

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Invaders | Paper Plane vs Trash Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681/reviews)** | [3.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-plane-vs-trash-balls/id6443685840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RI Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/779924684) | [Aleksa Racovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255649501) |

## 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


### Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-plane-vs-trash-balls/id6443685840)

Pilot a triangular spacecraft to destroy incoming asteroids and alien saucers. Navigate through space by rotating, thrusting, and firing projectiles. Experience classic arcade gameplay with a focus on skillful maneuvering and target elimination.

**Highlights:** Destroy asteroids and saucers, Pilot a triangular spacecraft, Rotate, thrust, and shoot, Classic arcade gameplay, Retro space shooter experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Invaders free?

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

### Is Paper Plane vs Trash Balls free?

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Invaders or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?

The Invaders is rated higher. The Invaders averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Paper Plane vs Trash Balls averages 3.4 from 37 ratings.

### Do The Invaders or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls have ads?

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls shows ads; The Invaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Invaders or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?

The Invaders ships an update every 3 months, and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. Most recently, The Invaders was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls on November 3, 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.*