Save the Spaceman vs BlackOut ™
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.
BlackOut ™
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BlackOut The goal is simple: turn off all the lights in the fewest moves possible. Every time you press a button, it toggles the selected light and the ones next to it, up, down, left, and right. Clear all the lights, and you’re on to the next challenge! With 30 unique levels, each more challenging than the last, this game will keep puzzle enthusiasts hooked. If you’re a fan of brain-teasing puzzles, this game is a must-have!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Save the Spaceman at 3 against BlackOut ™'s 1. Save the Spaceman also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, BlackOut ™ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Save the Spaceman | BlackOut ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whirl Click Inc. | Claudio Souza Mattos |
In-app purchases
Save the Spaceman
No in-app purchases
BlackOut ™
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Save the Spaceman free?
Is BlackOut ™ free?
Do Save the Spaceman or BlackOut ™ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Save the Spaceman or BlackOut ™?
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