# Space Frontier 2 vs Hot Second

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hot Second at none against Space Frontier 2's 2. Hot Second also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Space Frontier 2's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 1). On price and device support 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. Hot Second asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Second holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier 2 has 47K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier 2 | Hot Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-second/id6476136898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Northcairn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725125047) |

## 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


### Hot Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-second/id6476136898)

Test your perception of time with this straightforward game. It challenges you to accurately gauge the duration of a single second, helping to refine your internal clock.

**Highlights:** Improve time judgment, Simple gameplay, Focus on one-second intervals, Enhance internal clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier 2 free?

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

### Is Hot Second free?

Hot Second is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier 2 or Hot Second?

Hot Second is rated higher. Space Frontier 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Hot Second averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Frontier 2 or Hot Second have ads?

Space Frontier 2 shows ads; Hot Second does not.

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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.*