# Space Bang vs Space Frontier 2

Space Bang and Space Frontier 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Space Bang's written reviews are positive against 39% of Space Frontier 2's. Space Bang also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Space Frontier 2's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 74). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Bang sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Space Frontier 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Space Bang against 4.7 for Space Frontier 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier 2 has 47K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Space Bang's written reviews are positive against 39% of Space Frontier 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Bang | Space Frontier 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731/reviews) | **[4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Part Time Monkey Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040083241) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731)

Embark on an epic space adventure to defeat an Evil Overlord and save the galaxy. Pilot your ship through stunning cosmic environments, blasting asteroids and enemies with powerful upgrades. Compete with friends and unlock achievements in this thrilling shoot 'em up.

**Highlights:** Explore 10 beautiful galaxies, Upgrade guns and gear, Battle diverse obstacles and enemies, Sync progress with iCloud Backup, Engage with a unique story, Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shard Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Continue Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Shards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Shards | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive
- ✨ Amazing artwork
- 🎶 Love the music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant lag
- 🐛 Stuttering makes it unplayable
- ⚠️ Red meteor things are difficult
- ⚖️ Currency system unbalanced
- 🔄 Need to replay levels repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- Lag
- Stuttering
- Red meteor things are difficult to get around

**Requested features**

- More shards earned as levels progress
- More customization for the ship
- Add health packages
- Remove advertising (paid option)
- Faster availability of weapon upgrades


### Space Frontier 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041)

Embark on an epic space adventure across numerous solar systems and planets. Discover new technologies, customize your fleet with unique spaceship styles, and strive to rule the galaxy in this expansive exploration game.

**Highlights:** 50 Solar Systems to conquer, Hundreds of planets to colonize, 50 Spaceship technologies, Unique spaceship styles, Rule the Galaxy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Chill and relaxing
- 🚀 Excellent brainless fun
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Ad interruptions during gameplay
- 🔍 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Offline earnings not tracking correctly
- Game crashes after reaching certain progress
- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Sound issues (music cutting out)
- Glitches with astronaut count and progression

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and galaxies
- Ability to rename planets
- Offline earnings tracking
- Customization options for rockets
- Ability to view progress on colonized planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Bang free?

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

### Is Space Frontier 2 free?

Space Frontier 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Bang or Space Frontier 2?

Space Frontier 2 is rated higher. Space Bang averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Space Frontier 2 averages 4.7 from 47K ratings.

### Do Space Bang or Space Frontier 2 have ads?

Space Frontier 2 shows ads; Space Bang does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Bang or Space Frontier 2?

Space Bang ships an update monthly, and Space Frontier 2 monthly. Most recently, Space Bang was updated on October 20, 2026 and Space Frontier 2 on October 25, 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.*