# Invaders mini vs Jupiter Attack

The clearest difference is update cadence: Invaders mini at every 6 days against Jupiter Attack's every 2 months. Invaders mini also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Jupiter Attack's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (383 vs 9). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Jupiter Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jupiter Attack has 383 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Invaders mini's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's.

Invaders mini ships an update every 6 days, Jupiter Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invaders mini | Jupiter Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-mini-watch-game/id986212363/reviews) | **[4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #182 | **#16** |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### Invaders mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-mini-watch-game/id986212363)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience classic arcade action on your wrist with this retro-inspired shooter. Control your canon using the digital crown or touch screen, and defend against waves of increasingly challenging aliens. A free iPhone version is also included.

**Highlights:** Native full screen watchOS game, Digital crown or swipe controls, Sound effects and vibration support, Watch complications, Bonus points from UFOs, Free iPhone version included

**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:** #16 Top Paid · Casual, #53 Top Paid · Action, #155 Top Paid · Games (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 Invaders mini free?

Invaders mini 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, Invaders mini or Jupiter Attack?

Jupiter Attack is rated higher. Invaders mini averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 from 383 ratings.

### Do Invaders mini or Jupiter Attack have ads?

Neither Invaders mini nor Jupiter Attack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invaders mini or Jupiter Attack?

Invaders mini ships an update every 6 days, and Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Invaders mini was updated on September 21, 2026 and Jupiter Attack on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Invaders mini or Jupiter Attack?

Invaders mini currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Jupiter Attack at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*