# Space Arena vs EXOLOPER

The clearest difference is ads: EXOLOPER at none against Space Arena's shown. EXOLOPER also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (72% vs 54%). Space Arena's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 78) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Arena sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and EXOLOPER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Arena has 18K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Space Arena's written reviews are positive against 72% of EXOLOPER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Arena ships an update monthly, EXOLOPER every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Arena | EXOLOPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037/reviews)** | [4.5 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoloper/id6459056752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 366 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Mathew Purchase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086795797) |

## 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


### EXOLOPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoloper/id6459056752)

Pilot a giant exosuit in this tactical combat simulator. Engage in ground campaigns to reclaim your homeworld, destroying enemy infrastructure in destructible environments. Customize your suit and control it with various input methods.

**Highlights:** Pilot giant exosuits, Tactical ground combat, Destructible environments, Unit customization, Controller support, Campaign mode, iCloud save support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campaign Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive gameplay
- 🦿 Satisfying mech combat
- 💥 Cool lasers and explosions
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Clunky controls
- 🔇 Audio issues
- 🕳️ Reduced screen visibility

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial issues
- Inaccurate damage indicators
- Persistent audio problems

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Improved mech customization
- More advanced movement mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Arena free?

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

### Is EXOLOPER free?

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

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

Space Arena is rated higher. Space Arena averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while EXOLOPER averages 4.5 from 78 ratings.

### Do Space Arena or EXOLOPER have ads?

Space Arena shows ads; EXOLOPER does not.

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

Space Arena ships an update monthly, and EXOLOPER every 2 days. Most recently, Space Arena was updated on October 31, 2026 and EXOLOPER on October 24, 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.*