# Space Grunts vs After Inc.

The clearest difference is rating: After Inc. at 4.8 against Space Grunts's 4.2. After Inc. also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 15) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Space Grunts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Grunts costs $3.99 and After Inc. $1.99 up front. After Inc. sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Space Grunts asks for nothing beyond the download.

After Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: After Inc. has 17K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Space Grunts's written reviews are positive against 89% of After Inc.'s.

Space Grunts ships an update every 5 weeks, After Inc. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Grunts | After Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 52 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Ndemic Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/525818842) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Grunts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876)

Engage in a unique blend of fast-paced arcade action and strategic turn-based combat. Explore a distressed moon base, battling aliens and robots to uncover its secrets. Utilize a variety of weapons and consumables to survive and complete your mission.

**Highlights:** Turn-based gameplay, Arcade action, Roguelike shooter elements, Alien and robot combat, Weapon and consumable collection, Secret areas and routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### After Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Strategy, #11 Top Paid · Simulation, #28 Top Paid · Games, #40 Top Paid (US App Store)

Rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse by building a settlement, exploring, and scavenging for resources. Make difficult societal decisions and defend against zombie threats in a persistent campaign.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore a post-apocalyptic world, Scavenge for resources, Make difficult societal decisions, Defend against zombie infestations, Research new technologies, Persistent campaign with multiple settlements

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Leaders | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheats & Punishment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (big discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass (Discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Critical Mass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Bunkers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shadows of the Past | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (discount) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (full) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Offline play
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free play mode
- 🔒 Limited number of missions
- 🐛 Scrolling issues in menus

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden zombie attacks crippling settlements
- Moral system being too punishing
- Difficulty balancing issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/sandbox mode
- More varied mission types
- Ability to customize settlement
- Improved camera controls
- More content updates and expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Grunts free?

Space Grunts costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is After Inc. free?

After Inc. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Grunts or After Inc.?

After Inc. is rated higher. Space Grunts averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while After Inc. averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Space Grunts or After Inc. have ads?

Neither Space Grunts nor After Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Grunts or After Inc.?

Space Grunts ships an update every 5 weeks, and After Inc. weekly. Most recently, Space Grunts was updated on October 16, 2026 and After Inc. on October 24, 2026.

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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.*