# Space Arena vs Space Decor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Space Arena at 18K against Space Decor's 1.6K. Space Decor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Arena sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Space Decor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Arena against 4.6 for Space Decor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Arena has 18K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Space Arena's written reviews are positive against 51% of Space Decor's.

Space Arena ships an update monthly, Space Decor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Arena | Space Decor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-decor/id1532698341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 366 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [ZYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/945646206) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037)

Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay, Unlockable spaceship blueprints, Masses of building modules, Beautiful space battles, Multiplayer ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celestium Bundle #1 (Sale4) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + 20 Celestium | $2.09 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive special pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Celestium (Sale) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ship Wing + Bonus | $5.19 | one-time |
| Age Eagle ship | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super good offer | $7.49 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Iota + bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Celestium (Sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Destroyer Vega Ship | $15.99 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #3 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique ship building mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Potential for strategy and customization
- 🚀 Decent progression without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Matchmaking issues and unbalanced opponents
- ⏱️ Excessive repair times and waiting
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements and expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Inconsistent ship behavior and AI
- 🔍 Lack of visual feedback during battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and account data loss issues
- Glitches with daily challenges and rewards
- Incorrect or misleading in-app purchase offers

**Requested features**

- Add visual combat animations
- Improve matchmaking and ship balancing
- Reduce repair times or add alternative progression
- Allow ship rotation and more customization options
- Implement a sandbox mode for testing builds


### Space Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-decor/id1532698341)

Unleash your inner designer by decorating various homes, from apartments to villas, with diverse styles. Progress through challenging match-3 puzzles to earn coins for new decorations and unlock your design potential.

**Highlights:** Decorate diverse houses, Multiple design styles, Challenging match-3 levels, Earn coins for decorations, Weekly in-game events, Engaging detective story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Elegant Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming design
- 💡 Relaxing decorating experience
- 🚀 Easy to progress through levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Tracking issues and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access certain rooms or features
- Disappearing coins and progress loss
- Stuck on loading screens or update issues
- Compatibility problems with newer device updates

**Requested features**

- More room types to decorate (e.g. bathroom, kitchen, garden)
- Ability to save and restore progress across devices
- More furniture and decoration options
- Faster progression and less repetitive levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Arena free?

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

### Is Space Decor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Arena or Space Decor?

Space Arena is rated higher. Space Arena averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Space Decor averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Space Arena or Space Decor have ads?

Both Space Arena and Space Decor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Arena or Space Decor?

Space Arena ships an update monthly, and Space Decor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Space Arena was updated on November 1, 2026 and Space Decor on October 30, 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.*