Comparison

SpaceIO vs War Tortoise 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpaceIO

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SpaceIO is a game about running a cell phone startup, a startup where you manually manage the backup of user’s data. Your job is to make sure that none of your customer’s phones ever run out of space. Whenever they’re awake, the customers will be sending emails and taking photos like crazy. You have to choose how and when to back up their data, but if their phones fill up, they’ll take their business elsewhere! On top of managing the current customers, as a SpaceIO employee you have to set the price for new customers and oversee infrastructure upgrades. --------------------------- This game was created as part of Ludum Dare 42. Ludum Dare is the longest running Accelerated Game Development Event (Game Jam), and the theme for #42 was "Running out of Space" This game was written over the course of August 10th and 11th, 2018 in 13 hours and 54 minutes.

About

War Tortoise 2

Pilot a heavily armed War Tortoise, exploring a vast world, upgrading its weapons and armor, and recruiting units to battle enemies. This idle shooter combines exploration, incremental upgrades, and strategic combat with stunning graphics.

Highlights
  • Pilot a War Tortoise
  • Explore a vast world
  • Upgrade weapons and armor
  • Recruit units and build defenses
  • Collect resources
  • Idle shooter gameplay
  • Collect pilots and heroes
Features
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Explore. Upgrade. Equip. Fight. Take control of the mighty War Tortoise, a heavy tank armed to the teeth with powerful weapons and turrets! Explore a huge world, conquer new lands, recruit units, build defenses, collect resources, and ultimately destroy the enemy! IDLE SHOOTER A unique mix of exploration, idle, incremental and shooter gameplay with tons of upgrades, limitless power, loads of customization, and more! EXPLORATION Travel across a vast world as you discover new lands. Build structures and take control of a variety of powerful locations! DEVASTATING WEAPONS & ARMOR Find powerful loot and deck out your War Tortoise with tons of weapons and armor. From plasma rifles to flak cannons, miniguns, and howitzers - gear up and become an unstoppable force! POWERFUL PILOTS & HEROES Dozens of pilots to choose from and powerful heroes to fight for you on the battlefield. From the Ace Hamster to the Squirrel Elite Sniper, each offers their own unique skills to destroy the enemy with! GRAPHICS Experience incredible graphics and detailed particle effects. You'll be immersed in a world unlike any idle game before! -------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA Find us (@FoursakenMedia) on Discord, Twitter, or Facebook for the latest news and updates!

Screenshots

SpaceIO4 screens
War Tortoise 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceIO at none against War Tortoise 2's 10. SpaceIO also leads on ads (none vs shown). War Tortoise 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. War Tortoise 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpaceIO ships an update every 39 months, War Tortoise 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SpaceIO versus War Tortoise 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceIOWar Tortoise 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNathan TornquistFoursaken Media

Bugs and requests

SpaceIO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

War Tortoise 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when reaching high levels
  • Progression blocked by upgrade requirements
  • Certain enemies getting stuck behind tortoise

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More customization options
  • Ability to disable hints/tips
  • Improved enemy variety
  • Faster travel speed
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  • More control over ranged units

In-app purchases

None

SpaceIO

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

War Tortoise 2

One-time10
  • Special Offer 1$0.99
  • Special Offer 3$2.99
  • War Gems 4$4.99
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  • Special Offer 4$4.99
  • War Gems 5$7.99
  • War Gems 6$9.99
  • War Gems 7$14.99
  • Special Offer 8$14.99
  • War Gems 8$19.99
  • Special Offer 6$19.99

Questions

Is SpaceIO free?
SpaceIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is War Tortoise 2 free?
War Tortoise 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpaceIO or War Tortoise 2 have ads?
War Tortoise 2 shows ads; SpaceIO does not.
Which is updated more often, SpaceIO or War Tortoise 2?
SpaceIO ships an update every 39 months, and War Tortoise 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpaceIO was updated on November 2, 2026 and War Tortoise 2 on November 8, 2026.

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