# Save the Spaceman vs Reef Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save the Spaceman at none against Reef Run's 7. Save the Spaceman also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Reef Run's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reef Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Save the Spaceman asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Save the Spaceman against 5.0 for Reef Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, Reef Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Spaceman | Reef Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) | [Daybreak Energy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808067452) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reef Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-run-catch-your-wave/id6815906266)

Experience a vibrant 3D arcade surfing game where you carve through water, jump waves, and dodge obstacles. Unlock new gear and customize your look as you progress through challenging coasts and levels. Play offline and chase high scores with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 3D arcade surfing gameplay, Dodge reefs, sharks, and seabirds, 35 unique coasts with fresh layouts, Board powers for speed and score bonuses, Unlockable boards, outfits, and characters, 100 levels with rewards, Offline play

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Pass Level Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tideglass Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sunbreak Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonpool Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coral Carnival Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Polar Glow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reef Run free?

Reef Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Spaceman or Reef Run?

Save the Spaceman and Reef Run are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Save the Spaceman or Reef Run have ads?

Both Save the Spaceman and Reef Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Spaceman or Reef Run?

Save the Spaceman ships an update every 7 months, and Reef Run every 5 days. Most recently, Save the Spaceman was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reef Run on November 6, 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.*