# Cold Space vs Wind Wings

The clearest difference is ads: Cold Space at none against Wind Wings's shown. Cold Space also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Wind Wings's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (274 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cold Space sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Wind Wings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Wings has 274 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cold Space ships an update weekly, Wind Wings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Space | Wind Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-space/id1447154434/reviews) | **[4.7 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **274** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Evil Grog Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265787202) | [Gcenter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473786034) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-space/id1447154434)

Engage in a thrilling 3D space shoot'em up to defend Earth from an alien invasion. Compete against other pilots in challenging leagues, utilizing powerful weapons and upgrades. Experience classic arcade action with stunning visuals and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Destroy alien armada, Compete with other players, Numerous different enemies, Constantly changing challenges, State of the art 3D graphics, Fierce boss battles, Fantastic weapons and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 190 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 450 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |


### Wind Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-wings-space-shooter/id1498160180)

Pilot a spaceship through a futuristic galaxy to defend Earth from alien invaders. Engage in intense shoot 'em up battles with customizable warships, powerful upgrades, and a variety of challenging monsters across diverse cosmic maps.

**Highlights:** Two types of spaceships with unique properties, Sophisticated monster designs with varied attacks, Constantly updated rounds with new challenges, Customizable warships with different ammunition, Support assistants to boost combat ability, Upgrade attack power, speed, and use special equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GCOIN X20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM 850 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GCOIN X90 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BOSS VICTORY | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| GALAXY VICTORY | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEW BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | one-time |
| GEM 9500 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Space free?

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

### Is Wind Wings free?

Wind Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Space or Wind Wings?

Wind Wings is rated higher. Cold Space averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wind Wings averages 4.7 from 274 ratings.

### Do Cold Space or Wind Wings have ads?

Wind Wings shows ads; Cold Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Space or Wind Wings?

Cold Space ships an update weekly, and Wind Wings every 2 months. Most recently, Cold Space was updated on November 2, 2026 and Wind Wings 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.*