# Galaxy Blasters vs Rocket

The clearest difference is ads: Galaxy Blasters at none against Rocket's shown. Galaxy Blasters also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Rocket's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Galaxy Blasters against 5.0 for Rocket. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Galaxy Blasters ships an update every 9 months, Rocket every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Blasters | Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-blasters/id926587191/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-escape/id6742431371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 10 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Robert Keifer](https://appshunter.io/developer/926587190) | [Trade Girgus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812508204) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Blasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-blasters/id926587191)

Pilot a space fighter to defend Earth from alien invaders in this action-arcade shooter. Battle diverse enemy ships, collect power-ups, and use shields to survive. A quick and engaging game for short bursts of play.

**Highlights:** Space fighter pilot role, Six-level action-arcade gameplay, Battle five enemy ship types, Tilt device for ship control, Shoot enemies and activate shields, Collect power-up orbs (smart bombs, extra lives, shield boosts)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-escape/id6742431371)

Pilot a rocket through hazardous space environments, dodging obstacles and enemies. Collect power-ups to customize your rocket and compete on global leaderboards. Experience intense arcade action with stunning visuals and an electrifying soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Intense arcade action, Customizable rockets with power-ups, Stunning visuals and audio, Dynamic obstacles and levels, Global leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Blasters free?

Galaxy Blasters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rocket free?

Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Blasters or Rocket?

Galaxy Blasters and Rocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Galaxy Blasters or Rocket have ads?

Rocket shows ads; Galaxy Blasters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Blasters or Rocket?

Galaxy Blasters ships an update every 9 months, and Rocket every 3 days. Most recently, Galaxy Blasters was updated on September 15, 2026 and Rocket on September 15, 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.*