# Space Grunts 2 vs Mutants

The clearest difference is price: Mutants at Free against Space Grunts 2's $3.99. Space Grunts 2's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Mutants is free to download; Space Grunts 2 costs $3.99 up front. Mutants sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Grunts 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Grunts 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Space Grunts 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mutants's.

Space Grunts 2 ships an update weekly, Mutants every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Grunts 2 | Mutants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts-2/id1483206674/reviews)** | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutants-genesis/id6450665232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Celsius online](https://appshunter.io/developer/966885156) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Grunts 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts-2/id1483206674)

Explore alien planets and battle enemies using a unique card-based combat system. Your inventory doubles as your deck, with every item collected becoming a card for strategic battles. Unlock new abilities and items as you progress through procedurally generated missions.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Unique inventory/deck system, Card-based combat, Unlockable extras and trinkets, Endless variation in gameplay, Strategic item collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mutants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutants-genesis/id6450665232)

Engage in strategic card battles, build custom decks with over 200 cards, and compete in ranked PvP or co-op PvE modes. Master unique genes and evolve your mutants to dominate the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Strategic deckbuilding, Over 200 unique cards, Ranked PvP arena, Co-op PvE boss battles, Seasonal leaderboards, Mutant evolution, Multiple gene types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Competitor Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Genetic Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Inked Victor Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gladiator Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Founder Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Golds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Capsule Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Golds | $89.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Superior Capsule Pack | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Grunts 2 free?

Space Grunts 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mutants free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Grunts 2 or Mutants?

Space Grunts 2 is rated higher. Space Grunts 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Mutants averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Space Grunts 2 or Mutants have ads?

Mutants shows ads; Space Grunts 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Grunts 2 or Mutants?

Space Grunts 2 ships an update weekly, and Mutants every 6 weeks. Most recently, Space Grunts 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mutants on November 3, 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.*