Comparison

Space Defender vs Space Energy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Defender

Engage in an addictive space combat experience with vibrant pixel art. Navigate through challenging waves and aim for the highest score to protect the galaxy. This game offers endless replayability and fun.

Highlights
  • Endless gameplay
  • Challenging and fun
  • Pixel art animations
  • 24 different waves
  • Hi-score competition
Features
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Space Defender - Ultimate A fun and very addictive Space Defender game with amazing pixel art animations. - Endless Gameplay - Challenging and fun Game - Pixel art - 24 different Waves Try to beat the hi-score and save the Space! Have fun :)

About

Space Energy

Features
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Survive the cosmic void in Space Energy, a fast-paced vertical arcade game that will test your reflexes! The rules are simple but mastering them is a true challenge. Falling meteorites are blocking your path. Tap and hold the screen to split your ships apart and dodge the danger. Release to merge them back together and collect glowing Energy cores. How far can you go before the speed becomes too much to handle? Core Features: • One-Tap Controls: Perfectly designed for quick sessions. Tap to split, release to merge. • Endless Challenge: The further you go, the harder it gets. Test your limits. • Global Leaderboard: Collect Energy and compete against players worldwide for the top spot. • Collect Unique Skins: Use your Energy to unlock a variety of sleek, minimalist flat-design ships in the shop. • Brand New Vibe: Experience a fully redesigned game with a clean, modern aesthetic and an immersive new atmospheric soundtrack. Dive into the void. Dodge the rocks. Power up your run! Special thanks: Original soundtrack by Juhani Junkala.

Screenshots

Space Defender4 screens
Space Energy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Defender at none against Space Energy's 3. Space Defender also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Energy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Space Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Defender ships an update every 13 months, Space Energy every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Space Defender versus Space Energy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace DefenderSpace Energy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILILepTi's Games

In-app purchases

None

Space Defender

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Energy

One-time3
  • Buy 100 gems$1.99
  • Buy 300 gems$2.99
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Space Defender free?
Space Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Energy free?
Space Energy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Defender or Space Energy have ads?
Space Energy shows ads; Space Defender does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Defender or Space Energy?
Space Defender ships an update every 13 months, and Space Energy every 16 months. Most recently, Space Defender was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Energy on October 25, 2026.

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