Save the Spaceman vs Astronaut Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Save the Spaceman
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.
- Hit falling objects
- Save astronaut
- Score multiplier
- Astronaut customization
- Asteroid and rock debris
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Save the astronaut from falling obstacles by hitting them away. There are various types of objects falling from asteroids to falling rock debris. Object of the game is to save the astronaut for as long as possible, the more objects you hit the higher your score will be. You also have the ability to choose the style of your astronaut.
Astronaut Rush
Navigate a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Use collected stars to unlock new spacesuits and enhance your journey. Encounter helpful rockets that speed up your progress and clear your path.
- Dodge asteroids and aliens
- Collect stars and bonuses
- Unlock new spacesuits
- Use rockets for faster travel
- Destroy obstacles with rockets
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In the Astronaut Rush game, the Astronaut must get to the space station while dodging asteroids, aliens and various objects. Along the way, the astronaut collects stars and various bonuses. Sometimes he can meet a rocket that will help him get to the station faster while destroying asteroids on his way. During the journey, the astronaut collects stars, which can later be exchanged for new spacesuits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save the Spaceman at none against Astronaut Rush's 3. Save the Spaceman also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Astronaut Rush sells 3 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 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, Astronaut Rush every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Save the Spaceman | Astronaut Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whirl Click Inc. | Vladimir Sobol |
Customer experience
Save the Spaceman
Astronaut Rush
In-app purchases
Save the Spaceman
No in-app purchases
Astronaut Rush
- Two Extra Lives$0.99
- Jetpack$0.99
- NoAds$1.99
Questions
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