Comparison

Space vs Galaxy Defender+

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

Head to head
About

Space

Defend Earth in this retro arcade space shooter against relentless alien invaders. Pilot unique spacecraft, utilize various weapons, and collect power-ups to survive increasingly difficult waves and boss battles. Compete on global leaderboards for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Unique spacecraft with advantages/disadvantages
  • Varied alien enemy types
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Challenging boss levels
  • Shield, Weapon, and Health power-ups
  • Global leaderboards
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Defend the Earth from hordes of alien attackers! Endless retro arcade space shooter. How long can you defend the Earth for? No Ads and no in-app purchases - just simple honest 100% free gaming! - Choose between various unique space craft - each with its advantages and disadvantages. - Various alien enemy types, which get gradually more difficult. - Switch between different weapon types. - Boss levels which get significantly harder each time. - Collect Shield, Weapon, and Health power-ups to help with the ever increasing might of the enemy. - Explosions. Explosions. Explosions! - Your shields and weapon battery recharges, but your health does not. - Global stats and leaderboards!

About

Galaxy Defender+

A retro-style shooter game with unique ships and power-ups. Dodge enemies, collect upgrades, and aim for a high score in an endless progression. This game is exclusively for eligible Motivv Health Studios members.

Highlights
  • Choose unique starting ships
  • Dodge enemy attacks
  • Collect upgrades and power-ups
  • Endless game progression
  • High score challenges
  • Themed retro graphics
Features
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**Please note: This game is available only to eligible Motivv Health Studios ("Motivv") members.** An incredible, beautifully illustrated retro shooter action game! GAMEPLAY & FEATURES - Choose your starting ship with unique attack - Dodge enemy ships and attacks - Collect upgrades and power-ups - Play as long as you can to beat your high score! - Never ending game progression... just don't get hit! - Easy to learn, difficult to master - No time limit - Beautiful themed graphics - Available on multiple devices The Motivv platform lets you play ad-free games you'll love, answer fun and health-based trivia questions, complete personalized missions, discover and easily access helpful resources should you need them, and earn tickets for chances to win prizes and/or rewards*. (*if offered depending on your membership access) Once registered, use the same login to play our entire suite of games! Disclaimer: Motivv Health Studios DOES NOT provide medical advice. Please make sure to always seek the advice of your doctor.

Screenshots

Space4 screens
Galaxy Defender+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Space at 3 against Galaxy Defender+'s 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Space against 5.0 for Galaxy Defender+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space ships an update every 2 months, Galaxy Defender+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Space versus Galaxy Defender+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceGalaxy Defender+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScratchmark LtdMotivve Health Studios, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Space

No in-app purchases

None

Galaxy Defender+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space free?
Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxy Defender+ free?
Galaxy Defender+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space or Galaxy Defender+?
Space and Galaxy Defender+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Space or Galaxy Defender+ have ads?
Neither Space nor Galaxy Defender+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space or Galaxy Defender+?
Space ships an update every 2 months, and Galaxy Defender+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Space was updated on October 19, 2026 and Galaxy Defender+ on October 10, 2026.

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