# SpaceShot! vs Galaxy Defender+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Galaxy Defender+ at none against SpaceShot!'s 3. SpaceShot!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceShot! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Galaxy Defender+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

SpaceShot! ships an update every 2 weeks, Galaxy Defender+ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceShot! | Galaxy Defender+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceshot/id1500146842/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-defender-plus/id1530055918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Breuer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500146841) | [Motivve Health Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523373102) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceShot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceshot/id1500146842)

Pilot a rocket through a meteor shower, shooting down incoming threats. Score points for each hit, but avoid letting any meteors slip past to protect your lives. Challenge yourself to achieve a new personal best.

**Highlights:** Score points for hits, Avoid losing lives, Beat high scores, Dual-thumb controls, Rocket control, Meteorite dodging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate Chai Latte | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate Menu | $8.99 | one-time |


### Galaxy Defender+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-defender-plus/id1530055918)

A retro-style shooter game with unique ships and power-ups. Dodge enemies, collect upgrades, and aim for a high score in an endless progression. This game is exclusively for eligible Motivv Health Studios members.

**Highlights:** Choose unique starting ships, Dodge enemy attacks, Collect upgrades and power-ups, Endless game progression, High score challenges, Themed retro graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceShot! free?

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

### Is Galaxy Defender+ free?

Galaxy Defender+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceShot! or Galaxy Defender+?

SpaceShot! and Galaxy Defender+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SpaceShot! or Galaxy Defender+ have ads?

Neither SpaceShot! nor Galaxy Defender+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceShot! or Galaxy Defender+?

SpaceShot! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Galaxy Defender+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpaceShot! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Galaxy Defender+ 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.*