Comparison

HARM Invaders vs METEORIC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HARM Invaders

Command Earth's first space fighter to defend humanity from an alien threat originating from Mars. Engage in fast-paced 3D combat across the solar system, researching weapons and battling replicating alien machines.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D graphics
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Dozens of weapons
  • Space ship 3D combat
  • Local & Global high-score tables
  • Rank system
Features
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The year is 2115 and an artificial repeating radio signal has been detected coming from the vicinity of Mars. You as commander of Earth's first and only Space Fighter are sent to investigate. On Arrival at Mars a huge electrical vortex is detected in orbit, from which spews a ‘Hungry Alien Replicating Machine’. The Alien Machines consume minerals from rocks to replicate. Commander, you must destroy the ‘HARM’ before they can reach Earth. Push them back out of our Solar System at all costs. Battle a relentless enemy that won’t stop until the Earth is consumed, in this fast paced action 3D shoot-em-up. Features of HARM Invaders:- * Real time 3d graphics, Using METAL on compatible devices * Many different types or replicating enemy * Dozens of weapons to research and use * Pause button for when the heat gets too hot. * Play across the entire Solar System * Space Ship 3D combat * Particle effects * Local & Global High-score table * Separate High-score table for your personal best * Rank system, rise to the rank of Grand Admiral of the Space fleet. * Works best on ipad2+ (Recommend iPad Air+) * Compatible with MFi Mad Catz Controller plus all iCade type controllers.

About

METEORIC

Pilot a spaceship, blasting meteoroids and UFOs while avoiding collisions. Earn bonus ships for high scores and skillful play. Enjoy classic arcade action with modern touch controls or a Bluetooth controller.

Highlights
  • Spaceship control with touch joystick
  • Blast meteoroids and UFOs
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Bonus ships for score and UFO destruction
  • Persistent high score recording
  • Optional Bluetooth controller support
Features
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The playing field consists of your spaceship, floating meteoroids, and the occasional UFO taking shots at you. You control the spaceship to avoid collisions and to blast obstacles. You start with 3 spaceships. Bonus ships are awarded at progressive score thresholds, and for successfully destroying a UFO. When you start the game, your spaceship will be in the middle of the screen. Heading toward your ship will be anywhere from 4 to 6 large meteoroids. Your job is to blast those rocks. However, when you blast them, they break up into 2 medium rocks. Blasting a medium rock gives you 2 small rocks. In addition, you have to contend with random UFO attacks. FEATURES: - Touch controls: drag to steer and thrust, tap the right side of the screen to fire. - Optional Bluetooth game controller support (tested with wireless/BT Xbox controllers). - Smart Bomb: clear the screen of asteroids and the UFO in a pinch (limited charges per game). - Adjustable difficulty -- Easy, Normal, or Hard -- from the in-game Settings menu. - Bonus ships awarded for score thresholds met, and for destroying UFOs. - Persistent high score tracking, with the option to reset it anytime from Settings. - Optional Remove Ads purchase for an uninterrupted, ad-free experience. Enjoyed METEORIC? I also made DEFENDER REBORN, another classic arcade tribute, and ALIENSWARMS, an original 3D space combat game unlike anything else -- both available on the App Store.

Screenshots

HARM Invaders4 screens
METEORIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: METEORIC at 100% against HARM Invaders's 0%. METEORIC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months). HARM Invaders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HARM Invaders sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and METEORIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

METEORIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HARM Invaders's written reviews are positive against 100% of METEORIC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HARM Invaders ships an update every 34 months, METEORIC every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HARM Invaders versus METEORIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHARM InvadersMETEORIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQED Gaming PTY. LtdMark Mangieri

Customer experience

HARM Invaders

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

METEORIC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HARM Invaders

One-time4
  • 500 Research Machine Credits$0.99
  • 500 Brain Power$1.99
  • 2000 Brain Power$4.99
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  • 10000 Research Machine Credits$9.99
1 purchases

METEORIC

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is HARM Invaders free?
HARM Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is METEORIC free?
METEORIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HARM Invaders or METEORIC?
METEORIC is rated higher. HARM Invaders averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while METEORIC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HARM Invaders or METEORIC have ads?
METEORIC shows ads; HARM Invaders does not.
Which is updated more often, HARM Invaders or METEORIC?
HARM Invaders ships an update every 34 months, and METEORIC every 2 weeks. Most recently, HARM Invaders was updated on October 2, 2026 and METEORIC on October 2, 2026.

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