# Save Matt vs The Astronaut Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Astronaut Game at none against Save Matt's 5. Save Matt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Save Matt ships an update every 3 weeks, The Astronaut Game every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Matt | The Astronaut Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTHUR MIRZOYAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/834282645) | [Claudio Souza Mattos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774316937) |

## 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 |


### The Astronaut Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-astronaut-game/id6636552020)

**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 The Astronaut Game free?

The Astronaut Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Save Matt or The Astronaut Game have ads?

The Astronaut Game shows ads; Save Matt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save Matt or The Astronaut Game?

Save Matt ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Astronaut Game every 12 months. Most recently, Save Matt was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Astronaut Game on October 25, 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.*