# Space Frontier 2 vs First Strike

The clearest difference is rating: Space Frontier 2 at 4.7 against First Strike's 4.5. Space Frontier 2 also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 9K). First Strike's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 39%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Frontier 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and First Strike sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Frontier 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier 2 has 47K ratings behind it against 9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Space Frontier 2's written reviews are positive against 49% of First Strike's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier 2 | First Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041/reviews)** | [4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 9K |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **48.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Frontier 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041)

Embark on an epic space adventure across numerous solar systems and planets. Discover new technologies, customize your fleet with unique spaceship styles, and strive to rule the galaxy in this expansive exploration game.

**Highlights:** 50 Solar Systems to conquer, Hundreds of planets to colonize, 50 Spaceship technologies, Unique spaceship styles, Rule the Galaxy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Chill and relaxing
- 🚀 Excellent brainless fun
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Ad interruptions during gameplay
- 🔍 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Offline earnings not tracking correctly
- Game crashes after reaching certain progress
- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Sound issues (music cutting out)
- Glitches with astronaut count and progression

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and galaxies
- Ability to rename planets
- Offline earnings tracking
- Customization options for rockets
- Ability to view progress on colonized planets


### First Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598)

Lead a nuclear superpower in this intense 1v1 multiplayer RTS. Launch rockets, manage resources, and outsmart rivals in online battles for global dominance. Every decision risks survival in this fast-paced strategy game.

**Highlights:** Intense Real-Time Strategy (RTS), Global Domination, Advanced Weaponry, Multiplayer Battles, Strategic Alliances, Realistic Geopolitics, Planet Destruction Simulator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nuclear Club | $2.99 | per month |
| Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Africa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Israel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pakistan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil | $1.99 | one-time |
| Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| United Kingdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russia | $2.99 | one-time |
| China | $4.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, fast-paced
- 👍 Fun and creative gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and strategic
- 🚀 Quick matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Progression reset after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Unable to quit or restart games
- Black screen on launch
- Diplomacy/alliance system not working
- Inconsistent missile damage and ADS functionality

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox/custom game mode
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- More free content and unlockable nations
- Better multiplayer stability and features
- Streamline UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier 2 free?

Space Frontier 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First Strike free?

First Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier 2 or First Strike?

Space Frontier 2 is rated higher. Space Frontier 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while First Strike averages 4.5 from 9K ratings.

### Do Space Frontier 2 or First Strike have ads?

Both Space Frontier 2 and First Strike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier 2 or First Strike?

Space Frontier 2 ships an update monthly, and First Strike monthly. Most recently, Space Frontier 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and First Strike 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.*