# DFRCT vs Tiny Space Program

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Space Program at 4.5 against DFRCT's 3.7. Tiny Space Program also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). DFRCT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Space Program sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. DFRCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Space Program holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Space Program has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DFRCT's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tiny Space Program's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, Tiny Space Program monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DFRCT | Tiny Space Program |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-program-sim-tycoon/id1552882487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Jerry Neimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/926098645) |

## What reviewers say

### DFRCT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832)

This utility helps test your connection to a Dwarf Fortress Remote server before buying the full application. It's ideal for users with servers behind firewalls or NAT, ensuring connectivity before purchase. Results may vary between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, so test your intended play connections.

**Highlights:** Connection testing for DF Remote server, Firewall and NAT compatibility check, Pre-purchase connectivity verification, Supports cellular and Wi-Fi network testing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Space Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-program-sim-tycoon/id1552882487)

Manage your own space agency, from designing and building rockets to launching missions for research, mining, or tourism. Explore planets and moons, establish off-world economies, and advance your technology in this interplanetary simulation.

**Highlights:** Space program management, Build off-world colonies, Launch rockets and spaceships, Research technologies, Mine resources from celestial bodies, Astronaut progression, Simulates orbital mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporting the game, thank you | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helping out, many thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Space Ship Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| You are great! Many thanks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Colonizer Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Experimental Dragon Ships | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aerospike space ship pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pile of credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Biggest box of credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of depth and content
- 👍 Great for space enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Confusing UI and menus
- 💰 Difficult to earn credits/resources
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤔 Unclear tutorials and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working or unresponsive
- Disappearing ships and resources
- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Quests and missions not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and moons to explore
- Improve the economy and resource management
- Implement cloud/online save functionality
- Streamline the UI and make it more intuitive
- Expand the research and upgrade trees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DFRCT free?

DFRCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Space Program free?

Tiny Space Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DFRCT or Tiny Space Program?

Tiny Space Program is rated higher. DFRCT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tiny Space Program averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do DFRCT or Tiny Space Program have ads?

Tiny Space Program shows ads; DFRCT does not.

### Which is updated more often, DFRCT or Tiny Space Program?

DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, and Tiny Space Program monthly. Most recently, DFRCT was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tiny Space Program on September 23, 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.*