# SPACE INVADERS

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id305608072](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id305608072)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id305608072`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TAITO Corporation
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-03-04
- **First published:** 2009-02-22
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-invaders/id305608072)
- **Website:** [https://www.taito.co.jp/mob](https://www.taito.co.jp/mob)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.taito.com/privacy\_policy](https://www.taito.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

Experience the King of Shooting Games with Space Invaders—the arcade classic that captured millions of fans and defined a genre. Defend Earth from waves of descending invaders using your cannon, with faithfully recreated features like elusive UFOs, the Nagoya Attack, and endless gameplay. 

This edition adds three control methods tailored for iPhone and iPad, four screen modes, and bonus extras including rare material from the original game's development. Choose from Touch & drag, On-screen, or Tilt controls, and switch among Color, Background Toggle, Cellophane Overlay, and Monochrome. Languages include English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch, Español, and 日本語.

## Rankings

- #152,317 — Overall

## Review summary

Space Invaders on iOS is a strong, nostalgic port praised for faithful arcade replication, a clean ad-free purchase, and flexible, customizable controls. It’s also regarded as visually polished and worth the price. However, multiple reviews cite recurring drawbacks: unresponsive controls, incomplete controller support, update/port quality issues that alter screen real estate or UI, and occasional lag. Overall, it’s a solid emulation with room to improve input responsiveness and hardware compatibility.

### Pros

- Faithful arcade emulation with authentic visuals and sound, delivering a nostalgic Space Invaders experience.
- Ad-free, pure paid app with no ads or ongoing in-app purchases, offering a clean gameplay experience.
- Flexible control options (joystick, buttons, tilt) and customizable layouts to suit different play styles.
- High-quality port that many users describe as polished, well-designed, and worth the price.
- Options to recreate the arcade feel through visuals (monotone/color modes, overlays, backdrops) and achievements.

### Cons

- Controls are frequently reported as unresponsive, slow, or finicky, making gameplay frustrating.
- Incomplete or problematic controller support (requests for joystick, ICade, Backbone compatibility) and mixed hardware support across devices.
- Update/port quality concerns: reports of mis-sized screens after updates, UI/layout changes, and perceived neglect or poor implementation of newer devices.
- Occasional lag or performance hiccups (and occasional minor visual quirks) affecting smooth play.

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