# Space Place vs Synthwave Escape

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Place at none against Synthwave Escape's 4. Space Place also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Synthwave Escape's advantage is ratings volume (219 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synthwave Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Space Place asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Place holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthwave Escape has 219 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Space Place's written reviews are positive against 83% of Synthwave Escape's.

Space Place ships an update every 4 days, Synthwave Escape every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Place | Synthwave Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-place/id1404618891/reviews)** | [4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [andrew bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/445167639) | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Place

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-place/id1404618891)

Embark on a cosmic adventure as two alien explorers, Oliver and Astrid, tasked with solving ancient riddles and collecting precious Relics. Navigate beautifully designed 3D levels, battle alien creatures, and utilize a unique blend of puzzle-solving, planning, and action to save the universe.

**Highlights:** Hand-designed 3D levels, Over 19 challenging levels, Battle alien species, Search for health packs, Puzzle, planning, action, adventure blend, Engaging story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synthwave Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053)

Embark on a retro rhythm puzzle platformer adventure with an 80s synthwave aesthetic. Guide a team of robots with unique physics to escape a neon bunker and defeat an antagonist. Solve challenges through 60 stages with an original soundtrack and a humorous storyline.

**Highlights:** 60 Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer Stages, 8 All-New Synthwave Tracks, 4 Escaping Robots with Super Duper Physics, Robot Storyline, Dad Jokes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins Deal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing music/songs
- 🎨 Great graphics/visual aesthetic
- 🧠 Challenging/mind-bending gameplay
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- ✨ Impressive novelty/innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Level 18 is too hard
- 💥 No invincibility frames
- ⏳ Stressful timer
- 💰 Needs more coins
- 🐛 Audio option bug

**Reported bugs**

- Audio option doesn't work
- No invincibility stage after getting hit
- Game won't download

**Requested features**

- Longer game or sequel
- More levels
- New music
- PC version
- More cutscenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Place free?

Space Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Synthwave Escape free?

Synthwave Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Place or Synthwave Escape?

Space Place is rated higher. Space Place averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Synthwave Escape averages 4.6 from 219 ratings.

### Do Space Place or Synthwave Escape have ads?

Both Space Place and Synthwave Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Place or Synthwave Escape?

Space Place ships an update every 4 days, and Synthwave Escape every 6 months. Most recently, Space Place was updated on November 2, 2026 and Synthwave Escape on November 2, 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.*