# It's a Space Thing vs Mini Joy

The clearest difference is rating: It's a Space Thing at 4.3 against Mini Joy's 1.0. It's a Space Thing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). Mini Joy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Joy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. It's a Space Thing asks for nothing beyond the download.

It's a Space Thing holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: It's a Space Thing has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

It's a Space Thing ships an update every 2 months, Mini Joy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's a Space Thing | Mini Joy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-space-thing/id1094310546/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-joy-challenge-games/id6748609136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895) | [Feel Free Tours FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790371268) |

## What reviewers say

### It's a Space Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-space-thing/id1094310546)

Engage in an intense arcade battle for space dominance. Test your reflexes against waves of alien attackers and powerful bosses. Unlock new modes and customize your experience with various skins.

**Highlights:** Challenging single-player action, Boss battles against 10 enemies, Unlockable Boss Mode, Retro Invaders Mode, Player skins, Local multiplayer, Power-ups

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🆓 Completely free
- 🚫 No ads or in-app purchases (mentioned by some)
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Clunky or imprecise controls
- 😵 Controls can be frustrating
- 🤷‍♂️ Game can be too simple
- 📉 Gets boring quickly for some
- ⚔️ Some bosses are too easy/hard or unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Widowmaker boss goes offscreen
- Buttons stop working after ads
- Player 1's block button disappears in 2-player mode
- Controls sometimes don't work
- Single player levels don't begin

**Requested features**

- More bosses and content
- Level up system
- Horizontal screen mode
- Bluetooth multiplayer
- Online multiplayer


### Mini Joy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-joy-challenge-games/id6748609136)

Engage in a variety of simple, relaxing mini-games perfect for quick breaks and stress relief. Designed for casual players, these games offer a peaceful escape to help you pass the time and unwind.

**Highlights:** Collection of mini-games, Relaxing gameplay, Stress relief focus, Designed for short breaks, Casual play experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifeline pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifeline pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifeline pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 6 | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's a Space Thing free?

It's a Space Thing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Joy free?

Mini Joy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, It's a Space Thing or Mini Joy?

It's a Space Thing is rated higher. It's a Space Thing averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Mini Joy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do It's a Space Thing or Mini Joy have ads?

Both It's a Space Thing and Mini Joy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's a Space Thing or Mini Joy?

It's a Space Thing ships an update every 2 months, and Mini Joy every 9 days. Most recently, It's a Space Thing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mini Joy on October 28, 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.*