# Space Frontier vs Carpet Bombing

Space Frontier and Carpet Bombing both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Carpet Bombing's written reviews are positive against 47% of Space Frontier's. Carpet Bombing also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Space Frontier's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 571). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carpet Bombing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Space Frontier against 4.4 for Carpet Bombing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier has 14K ratings behind it against 571, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Space Frontier's written reviews are positive against 82% of Carpet Bombing's.

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, Carpet Bombing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier | Carpet Bombing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews) | **[4.4 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 571 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998)

Launch rockets to orbit and beyond to colonize Mars in this addictive physics game. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your rockets and compete for high scores. Easy to learn, but challenging to master, offering endless replayability.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Fun, fast physics, Easy to learn, hard to master, Colonize Mars, Earn in-game currency, Buy new rocket parts, Multiple rocket styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good for getting into rocket science
- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🚀 Excellent game
- 🚀 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game just slows down
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🤖 Ad takeover
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Doesn't save

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during launch causing rocket to explode
- Ads don't load properly
- Game freezes and lags
- Mute button doesn't work
- Coins from ads not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add more content
- Add more customization
- Add more levels
- Add more upgrades


### Carpet Bombing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-bomber-attack/id1256122837)

Engage in thrilling 2D aerial combat, flying an aircraft to destroy various enemy units. Collect power-ups and upgrade your plane between levels for enhanced performance. Enjoy destructible terrain and endless, randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Varied enemy types, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps, Destructible terrain, Intuitive touch controls, No interrupting ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| PAK FA T-50 | $1.29 | one-time |
| F-16 | $1.29 | one-time |
| B-52 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Desert Strike | $1.99 | one-time |
| F-18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B-2 Stealth Bomber | $2.19 | one-time |
| F-4 Phantom II | $2.29 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars: 6500 stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars: 16000 stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🚀 Good difficulty curve
- 👍 Respectful monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Control issues (sensitivity, responsiveness)
- 🐛 Progression reset issues
- 🐛 Certain weapons not functioning as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on higher levels
- Progression/purchase restoration issues
- Control issues on certain devices
- Graphical/visual bugs

**Requested features**

- More plane/weapon options
- Customizable controls
- Leaderboard/multiplayer features
- Improved enemy AI and variety
- Expanded level/environment selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier free?

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

### Is Carpet Bombing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier or Carpet Bombing?

Carpet Bombing is rated higher. Space Frontier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Carpet Bombing averages 4.4 from 571 ratings.

### Do Space Frontier or Carpet Bombing have ads?

Both Space Frontier and Carpet Bombing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier or Carpet Bombing?

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, and Carpet Bombing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Frontier was updated on October 21, 2026 and Carpet Bombing on October 26, 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.*