# Space Frontier vs Rocket Idle Adventure

The clearest difference is rating: Space Frontier at 4.3 against Rocket Idle Adventure's 3.0. Space Frontier also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1). Rocket Idle Adventure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rocket Idle Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Idle Adventure every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier | Rocket Idle Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-idle-adventure/id1604762500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 231 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Basement Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092009455) |

## 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


### Rocket Idle Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-idle-adventure/id1604762500)

Build and customize rockets to send them as far as possible. Earn coins to upgrade your rocket's capabilities and achieve greater distances. Compete to see how far your custom rocket can fly.

**Highlights:** Rocket customization, Earn coins for upgrades, Long-distance flight simulation, Idle gameplay mechanics, Rocket performance enhancement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier free?

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

### Is Rocket Idle Adventure free?

Rocket Idle Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier or Rocket Idle Adventure?

Space Frontier is rated higher. Space Frontier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Rocket Idle Adventure averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Frontier or Rocket Idle Adventure have ads?

Both Space Frontier and Rocket Idle Adventure show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier or Rocket Idle Adventure?

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Idle Adventure every 10 days. Most recently, Space Frontier was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rocket Idle Adventure 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.*