HARM Invaders vs Astro Invaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time 3D graphics
- Diverse enemy types
- Dozens of weapons
- Space ship 3D combat
- Local & Global high-score tables
- Rank system
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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.
Astro Invaders
Experience an intense arcade space battle with simple controls. Upgrade your ship to rapidly grow stronger and defeat challenging bosses. Uncover a lasting story through 21 boss encounters.
- Simple movement and shooting controls
- Intense space battles
- Ship upgrades for rapid growth
- 21 boss battles
- Uncover a lasting story
- Casual action and rail shooter mechanics
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● Dodge While Moving, Shoot While Standing Still ! An Intense Space Battle Unfolds With Simple Controls! This Is A Fresh New Arcade Shooter That Avoids Maniac-Level Bullet Hell And Instead Borrows The Best Of Trendy Casual Action Games And Classic Rail Shooter Mechanics. ● The Thrill Of Rapid Growth Through Upgrades ! Upgrade Your Ship, Crush The Bosses You Once Struggled Against In An Instant, And Gather Bits For Even Faster Upgrades ! ● Fast-Paced, Impactful Gameplay With A Lasting Story. A Tight Experience Packed With 21 Boss Battles And No Filler Enemy Fights—Only Those Who Reach The Ending Will Uncover The Story Behind The Game !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Astro Invaders at 5.0 against HARM Invaders's 3.0. Astro Invaders also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 34 months). HARM Invaders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. HARM Invaders sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Astro Invaders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Astro Invaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
HARM Invaders ships an update every 34 months, Astro Invaders weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HARM Invaders | Astro Invaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | QED Gaming PTY. Ltd | Sang Yoon Lee |
Customer experience
HARM Invaders
Astro Invaders
In-app purchases
HARM Invaders
- 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
Astro Invaders
- Unlimited Ad Skip$0.99
- 10000 Bit Pack$0.99
- Super Bit Pack$1.99
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- Mega Bit Pack$2.99
- 50000 Bit Pack$2.99
- 150000 Bit Pack$4.99
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