# Space Frontier 2 vs Saturn Slalom

Space Frontier 2 and Saturn Slalom both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Saturn Slalom's written reviews are positive against 39% of Space Frontier 2's. Saturn Slalom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). Space Frontier 2's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 175). On price, rating, 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 Saturn Slalom 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 — 4.7 for Space Frontier 2 against 4.6 for Saturn Slalom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier 2 has 47K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Space Frontier 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Saturn Slalom's.

Space Frontier 2 ships an update monthly, Saturn Slalom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Frontier 2 | Saturn Slalom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier-2/id1355694041/reviews)** | [4.6 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-slalom/id6752789906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 175 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 285 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## 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


### Saturn Slalom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-slalom/id6752789906)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Music, #159 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Navigate a rocket through an audio-reactive galaxy, scoring points by flying close to celestial bodies. Experience dynamic visuals and sound that respond to your gameplay, with immersive haptics and challenging missions.

**Highlights:** Audio-reactive visuals and sound, Intuitive tap controls, Risk-and-reward combo system, Immersive visual effects, Intense haptic feedback, Endless gameplay with missions, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Frontier 2 free?

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

### Is Saturn Slalom free?

Saturn Slalom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Frontier 2 or Saturn Slalom?

Space Frontier 2 is rated higher. Space Frontier 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Saturn Slalom averages 4.6 from 175 ratings.

### Do Space Frontier 2 or Saturn Slalom have ads?

Both Space Frontier 2 and Saturn Slalom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Frontier 2 or Saturn Slalom?

Space Frontier 2 ships an update monthly, and Saturn Slalom every 2 days. Most recently, Space Frontier 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Saturn Slalom on November 10, 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.*