# Random Space vs Space Survival

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Space at 83% against Space Survival's 10%. Random Space also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (55 vs 17). Space Survival's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Space sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Space Survival sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Random Space's written reviews are positive against 10% of Space Survival's.

Random Space ships an update every 8 months, Space Survival fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Space | Space Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-space-survival/id1453316264/reviews)** | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) | [GemJam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738911634) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-space-survival/id1453316264)

Embark on a survival adventure in uncharted space after a spacecraft failure. As an engineer, upgrade your module, build robots, gather resources, and construct a new ship to return home. Manage your basic needs while exploring diverse, procedurally generated planets.

**Highlights:** Space survival gameplay, Base and spacecraft construction, Resource gathering and management, Robot assistance, Procedurally generated star systems, Planet exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the author (1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (3) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thank the author (4) | $6.99 | one-time |


### Space Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400)

Embark on an offline survival adventure in a hostile galaxy. As the last surviving crew member, you must explore planets, gather resources, and battle alien creatures to rebuild your spaceship and survive. Customize your character and craft essential items to overcome extreme conditions.

**Highlights:** Offline survival gameplay, Open-world space exploration, Character skill customization, Resource gathering and crafting, Spaceship building and design, Alien creature combat

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modification lootbox x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reanimator x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Powerful exosuit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multitool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x10 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x5 | $9.49 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x1400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x2300 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x10 | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Space free?

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

### Is Space Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Space or Space Survival?

Random Space is rated higher. Random Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Space Survival averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Random Space or Space Survival have ads?

Random Space shows ads; Space Survival does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Space or Space Survival?

Random Space ships an update every 8 months, and Space Survival fortnightly. Most recently, Random Space was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Survival on October 24, 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.*