# SpaceMania! vs Galaxy Pirates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceMania! at none against Galaxy Pirates's 10. SpaceMania! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceMania! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SpaceMania! against 5.0 for Galaxy Pirates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SpaceMania! ships an update every 2 weeks, Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceMania! | Galaxy Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacemania/id1483065898/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Ball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462258346) | [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724280424) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceMania!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacemania/id1483065898)

Pilot a spaceship through challenging waves of enemy attacks to discover new planets and save Earth. Upgrade your ship and battle powerful bosses in this action-packed space adventure.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics, Over 100 unique spaceships, Over 100 diverse planets, Powerful ship upgrades, Challenging boss levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galaxy Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-pirates-space-attack/id6475720088)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a bounty hunter in this classic-style space shooter. Pilot diverse airships, battle alien forces, and conquer new territories with unique weapons and companions. Experience thrilling boss fights and upgrade your fleet.

**Highlights:** Classic space shooting gameplay, Variety of upgradable airships, Multiple game modes (campaign, endless), Fierce boss battles every 3 levels, Beautiful graphics and music, Smooth performance on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PILE GEM PACK | $0.49 | one-time |
| STACK GEM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOX GEM PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER GEM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK OLD | $3.99 | one-time |
| GOLD GEM PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| EMERALD GEM PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceMania! free?

SpaceMania! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galaxy Pirates free?

Galaxy Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceMania! or Galaxy Pirates?

SpaceMania! and Galaxy Pirates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SpaceMania! or Galaxy Pirates have ads?

Galaxy Pirates shows ads; SpaceMania! does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceMania! or Galaxy Pirates?

SpaceMania! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Galaxy Pirates every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpaceMania! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Galaxy Pirates 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.*