Comparison

Planet Surfer vs Space Relay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planet Surfer

Embark on a thrilling deep-space puzzle adventure. Jump between planets, avoid obstacles, and collect star fragments before planets shrink or become unreachable. Test your quick wits and split-second decision-making in this fast-paced interstellar challenge.

Highlights
  • Interplanetary exploration
  • Planet jumping mechanics
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Collect star fragments
  • Score-based progression
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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Get amped up for a deep-space puzzle adventure experience like no other! Planet Surfer is the latest release from The Mascoteers and it’s all about quick wits, split-second decisions and rocket-ships - truly a match made in heaven! Interplanetary exploration is the name of the game - the further you travel through space, the higher your score becomes. The goal is to successfully jump from planet to planet before they are out of reach, avoiding obstacles in the way and doing so before the planet shrinks down to an unworkable size. Timing is key here and navigating your way through space junk, other rocket ships and ‘dead’ planets quickly becomes a challenge not every space adventurer is cut out for. Collect star fragments for analysis along the way and pick up extra points, but be careful because going after them in the wrong situation can cost you your life. Also keep in mind that you never know what the far reaches of the galaxy hold, so always be on guard for strange phenomenon. If you like a quick, intense fast-paced brand of smartphone apps, you’re going to love Planet Surfer! Download for free today and let the deep space fun begin!

About

Space Relay

Features
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Orbit Relay is a fast, one-touch space runner about momentum, gravity, and how far you can push before the void wins. Pilot a rocket through an endless chain of planets. Tap the left or right side of the screen to bank and fire a short thrust burst - then let gravity do the rest. Ride orbital arcs, slingshot past worlds, and chain clever paths to push deeper into space. The farther you travel from your home planet, the higher your score climbs. Easy to pick up. Hard to master. Every burst counts. After each thrust, your engine needs a cooldown - so timing matters as much as courage. Thread tight gaps, skim planet gravity wells, and keep your speed without drifting too far into the cold dark. Risk vs. reward • Crash into a planet - game over. • Drift too far into empty space - game over. • Play it safe, or gamble on one more relay toward a personal best. Compete globally Qualify for the TOP-10 leaderboard, save your nickname, and chase a higher rank run after run. Built for quick sessions • One-finger controls • Procedural planet routes - no two runs feel quite the same • Atmospheric starfield, retro-inspired visuals, and optional CRT-style effects • Available in 12 languages How far can you go before gravity - or the void - pulls you back? Download Orbit Relay and start your next run.

Screenshots

Planet Surfer4 screens
Space Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Relay at none against Planet Surfer's 1. Planet Surfer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Planet Surfer versus Space Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet SurferSpace Relay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe MascoteersAnna Pustovaia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Planet Surfer

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$0.99
None

Space Relay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planet Surfer free?
Planet Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Relay free?
Space Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planet Surfer or Space Relay have ads?
Space Relay shows ads; Planet Surfer does not.

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