Comparison

Save the Spaceman vs Arctic Waddle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hit falling objects
  • Save astronaut
  • Score multiplier
  • Astronaut customization
  • Asteroid and rock debris
Features
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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.

About

Arctic Waddle

Features
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Dive into a calming arctic adventure with Arctic Waddle, the satisfying physics puzzle game where every slice counts! Guide your adorable penguin waddle across fragile icebergs. Draw precision lines to cut the ice, trigger realistic gravity physics, and clear a safe path to the goal across 50+ handcrafted stages. Whether you're looking for a relaxing ASMR break or a clever brain-teaser, Arctic Waddle delivers smooth, stress-free gameplay designed for all ages. KEY FEATURES realistic weight. danger. designs. at tricky setups. relaxing at home. mechanics. • Satisfying Ice Slicing: Draw lines to carve through ice blocks with ultra-smooth physics and • Protect the Waddle: Keep your cute penguin squad balanced on solid ground and out of • Brain-Teasing Physics: Master balance, angles, and timing to solve increasingly clever level • Helpful Power-Ups: Use Stability Boosts and Rewind Slices when you need a second chance • Play Offline: No Wi-Fi or internet connection required. Perfect for your daily commute or • Tactile ASMR Experience: Soothing audio, clean arctic visuals, and deeply satisfying slice HOW TO PLAY 1. Draw lines across the screen to slice through icebergs. 2. Let heavy blocks drop away safely using gravity. 3. Make sure every penguin stays balanced on stable ground. 4. Guide the entire crew to the finish line! Plan your cuts and rescue the penguins! Download Arctic Waddle today.

Screenshots

Save the Spaceman4 screens
Arctic Waddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arctic Waddle at every 10 days against Save the Spaceman's every 7 months. Save the Spaceman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, Arctic Waddle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Save the Spaceman versus Arctic Waddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave the SpacemanArctic Waddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB181 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWhirl Click Inc.Gamewise Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Save the Spaceman

No in-app purchases

None

Arctic Waddle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save the Spaceman free?
Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arctic Waddle free?
Arctic Waddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Save the Spaceman or Arctic Waddle have ads?
Both Save the Spaceman and Arctic Waddle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Save the Spaceman or Arctic Waddle?
Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, and Arctic Waddle every 10 days. Most recently, Save the Spaceman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arctic Waddle on November 9, 2026.

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