Comparison

Block Invaders vs Dockit Rocket

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

Head to head
About

Block Invaders

Command a planetary defense platform to shoot down waves of alien invaders. Strategically build and upgrade weapons, each with unique abilities, to counter diverse enemy behaviors and complete missions.

Highlights
  • Command orbital defense platform
  • Build and upgrade weapons
  • Shoot down incoming alien waves
  • Diverse invader behaviors
  • Multiple weapon abilities
  • Mission-based gameplay
Features
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Earth is under attack. Block Invaders are advancing on your orbital defense platform — and they move just like you remember. Choose your weapons, pick your positions, and hold the line. Block Invaders: Tower Defense combines the nostalgia of classic arcade invaders with deep strategic tower defense gameplay. The invaders advance in waves moving forward together, pausing, then surging again — familiar, relentless, and satisfying to stop. No two games play the same. Every mission generates its own wave pattern, so your strategy needs to adapt every time you play. Features: • 6 weapon slots on your orbital platform • Unique weapon types — pulse lasers, photon bolts, cobalt beams, rockets and mines • 4 upgrade levels per weapon • 10 missions with 4 waves each • Procedurally varied enemy waves — no two runs identical • Multiple enemy types including Reapers, Gatherers, Banshees and Brains • Play free — unlock bonus missions with a single optional purchase • Universal app — iPhone, iPad and Mac • Apple Silicon No timers. No energy bars. No forced ads. Just strategy. Features of Block Invaders: Tower Defense :- * Many types of Invaders including Reapers, Gatherers, Banshees and Brains to name but a few. * More invaders added on each new release * Weapons include Pulse lasers, Photon bolts, Cobalt Beams and Rockets. * More weapons and Enemies to come in future updates.

About

Dockit Rocket

Engage in a challenging arcade-style game with procedurally generated levels. Choose from specialized rockets to enhance your gameplay and discover new challenges every hour.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • High-score chaser
  • Endless arcade experience
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Seven specialized rockets
  • Hourly unique level generation
  • QR code level scanner
Features
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"I've been getting pretty good at Dockit Rocket; it really helped once I figured out my playing style and bought the right rocket for my style. Also, when I approached the game more as an actual arcade game, which requires effort and concentration, I started to really enjoy it." - Davy "This is a stunningly polished, beautiful colored and well presented homage to old arcade times. Really, such a outstanding work of a single Dev where you see and feel how much love and thoughts he put in. Congrats!" - Qwertz555 "One of the hardest games for me. I really like the graphics and the arcade feel." - Jayg2015 "Holy cow this game is hard. Really liking the style of it!" - RossmanBrothersGames Docket Rocket is a one-touch, high-score-chaser, endless-arcade, procedurally generated, extravaganza. Features: - Choose from seven specialized rockets to amp up your game-play. - A brand-new level is created every hour, it's exactly the same one for everyone world-wide, regardless of location or device. - Features a barcode/QR code scanner that generates a unique level; scan as many as you like for an endless supply of content.

Screenshots

Block Invaders4 screens
Dockit Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Block Invaders at Free against Dockit Rocket's $0.99. Dockit Rocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On ads and device support 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

Block Invaders is free to download; Dockit Rocket costs $0.99 up front. Block Invaders sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dockit Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Invaders ships an update every 12 months, Dockit Rocket every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Invaders versus Dockit Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock InvadersDockit Rocket
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQED Gaming PTY. LtdDanny Bliss

Customer experience

Block Invaders

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dockit Rocket

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block Invaders

One-time2
  • Earth Missions 6 to 10$0.99
  • No Adverts$1.99
None

Dockit Rocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Invaders free?
Block Invaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dockit Rocket free?
Dockit Rocket costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Invaders or Dockit Rocket have ads?
Neither Block Invaders nor Dockit Rocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Invaders or Dockit Rocket?
Block Invaders ships an update every 12 months, and Dockit Rocket every 3 months. Most recently, Block Invaders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dockit Rocket on October 16, 2026.

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