# Soccer Boy! vs Save the Spaceman

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Spaceman at 5.0 against Soccer Boy!'s 4.3. Save the Spaceman also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Soccer Boy!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soccer Boy! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Save the Spaceman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save the Spaceman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Boy! has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Soccer Boy! ships an update every 2 weeks, Save the Spaceman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soccer Boy! | Save the Spaceman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-boy/id1408457986/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 241 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Dozier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063149351) | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) |

## What reviewers say

### Soccer Boy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-boy/id1408457986)

Experience endless soccer fun with simple controls and great physics. Kick the ball as hard as possible, upgrade your stats and kits, and compete globally to achieve the best score. Create your club and score stunning goals to win the league.

**Highlights:** Upgrade soccer stats and kits, Unlock new soccer kits, Create a soccer club, Score stunning goals, Compete with players worldwide, Realistic 3D environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |


### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

Protect an astronaut from falling debris by strategically hitting objects away. The longer you keep the astronaut safe, the higher your score. Customize your astronaut's appearance for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Hit falling objects, Save astronaut, Score multiplier, Astronaut customization, Asteroid and rock debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soccer Boy! free?

Soccer Boy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soccer Boy! or Save the Spaceman?

Save the Spaceman is rated higher. Soccer Boy! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Save the Spaceman averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Soccer Boy! or Save the Spaceman have ads?

Save the Spaceman shows ads; Soccer Boy! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soccer Boy! or Save the Spaceman?

Soccer Boy! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Save the Spaceman every 7 months. Most recently, Soccer Boy! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Save the Spaceman on November 3, 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.*