# The Captain is Dead vs SpaceCorp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Captain is Dead at none against SpaceCorp's 1. The Captain is Dead also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SpaceCorp's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 56%). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

The Captain is Dead costs $9.99 and SpaceCorp $6.99 up front. SpaceCorp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Captain is Dead asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Captain is Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of The Captain is Dead's written reviews are positive against 72% of SpaceCorp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Captain is Dead ships an update every 2 months, SpaceCorp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Captain is Dead | SpaceCorp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-captain-is-dead/id1483950942/reviews)** | [4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | #195 |
| Size | 264 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thunderbox Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480243519) | [Logix Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805677925) |

## What reviewers say

### The Captain is Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-captain-is-dead/id1483950942)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Command your crew to repair ship systems and fend off aliens in this turn-based survival strategy game. Leverage unique crew talents and ship systems to escape imminent destruction in deep space.

**Highlights:** Turn-based survival strategy, Command unique crew members, Repair critical ship systems, Defend against hostile aliens, Leverage ship systems, Escape to Hyperspace

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpaceCorp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Lead humanity's expansion into space, building bases, mining resources, and exploring distant star systems. This turn-based strategy game offers a complete sci-fi experience playable in under an hour, featuring a card-driven system and various game modes.

**Highlights:** Build bases on Moon and Mars, Survey Saturn's rings, Explore Europa's oceans, Send generational colony ships, Card-driven hand management, Multiple game modes, Three distinct eras of play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ventures Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent implementation of board game
- 🎮 Challenging mechanics with many ways to win/lose
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack that enhances the experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when starting the game
- 🤔 Tutorial could be more complete
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the board and using pinch-to-zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when starting the game
- Tutorial doesn't work consistently

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Improved tutorial experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Captain is Dead free?

The Captain is Dead costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpaceCorp free?

SpaceCorp costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Captain is Dead or SpaceCorp?

The Captain is Dead is rated higher. The Captain is Dead averages 4.5 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while SpaceCorp averages 4.1 from 23 ratings.

### Do The Captain is Dead or SpaceCorp have ads?

Neither The Captain is Dead nor SpaceCorp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Captain is Dead or SpaceCorp?

The Captain is Dead ships an update every 2 months, and SpaceCorp weekly. Most recently, The Captain is Dead was updated on October 29, 2026 and SpaceCorp on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Captain is Dead or SpaceCorp?

The Captain is Dead currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and SpaceCorp at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*