# Space Frontier vs Pixel Rugby

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Rugby at none against Space Frontier's shown. Pixel Rugby also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). Space Frontier's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Rugby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Pixel Rugby. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier has 14K ratings behind it against 7, 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 60% of Pixel Rugby's.

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Rugby every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier | Pixel Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-rugby/id6802114535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 231 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Swipeglass](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802114537) |

## 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


### Pixel Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-rugby/id6802114535)

Experience a fast-paced rugby game with simple one-thumb controls. Compete in various modes, manage a career, and climb world rankings with 100 nations.

**Highlights:** One-thumb gameplay, 100 nations with flags and anthems, World ranking system, Career mode with club management, Multiple tournament types, Endless runner mode, Dynamic weather effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Rugby Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier free?

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

### Is Pixel Rugby free?

Pixel Rugby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier or Pixel Rugby?

Pixel Rugby is rated higher. Space Frontier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Pixel Rugby averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Space Frontier or Pixel Rugby have ads?

Space Frontier shows ads; Pixel Rugby does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier or Pixel Rugby?

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Rugby every 2 days. Most recently, Space Frontier was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pixel Rugby on October 21, 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.*