# Vortigo vs Jupiter Attack

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jupiter Attack at 391 against Vortigo's 30. Jupiter Attack also leads on chart position (#25 vs unranked). Vortigo's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 40%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Vortigo costs $0.99 and Jupiter Attack $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vortigo against 4.5 for Jupiter Attack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jupiter Attack has 391 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Vortigo's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's.

Vortigo ships an update every 3 months, Jupiter Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vortigo | Jupiter Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortigo-the-bubble-shooter/id910593325/reviews)** | [4.5 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### Vortigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortigo-the-bubble-shooter/id910593325)

Match three or more colored bubbles to pop them and clear the spiral before the first bubble reaches the end. Offers endless and classic modes, with puzzle mode coming soon. Utilize special bubbles like bombs and rainbows to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match-3 bubble popping, Endless mode, Classic mode, Special power-up bubbles, Optimized for all screen sizes, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jupiter Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Casual, #71 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell arcade action, Apple Watch and iOS compatibility, Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire), High-score leaderboard, Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch, Swipe controls on iPhone, Retro sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vortigo free?

Vortigo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jupiter Attack free?

Jupiter Attack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vortigo or Jupiter Attack?

Vortigo is rated higher. Vortigo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 from 391 ratings.

### Do Vortigo or Jupiter Attack have ads?

Neither Vortigo nor Jupiter Attack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vortigo or Jupiter Attack?

Vortigo ships an update every 3 months, and Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Vortigo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jupiter Attack on November 6, 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.*