# Save Matt vs Save the Spaceman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save the Spaceman at none against Save Matt's 5. Save Matt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save Matt sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Save the Spaceman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save Matt ships an update every 3 weeks, Save the Spaceman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Matt | Save the Spaceman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 230 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTHUR MIRZOYAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/834282645) | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) |

## What reviewers say

### Save Matt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-matt/id1153414044)

Pilot a rescue ship through an asteroid belt to save Captain Matt and his 49 passengers. This unique space adventure features simple two-button controls and realistic physics for an engaging offline experience.

**Highlights:** Two-button gameplay, Realistic and fast physics, Offline play, Original game concept, Variations of replayability, Cosmic music and audio atmosphere

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Save Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| More crushing Blasters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

Protect an astronaut from falling debris by strategically hitting objects away. The longer you keep the astronaut safe, the higher your score. Customize your astronaut's appearance for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Hit falling objects, Save astronaut, Score multiplier, Astronaut customization, Asteroid and rock debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save Matt free?

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

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Save Matt or Save the Spaceman have ads?

Save the Spaceman shows ads; Save Matt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save Matt or Save the Spaceman?

Save Matt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Save the Spaceman every 7 months. Most recently, Save Matt was updated on October 14, 2026 and Save the Spaceman on October 3, 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.*