# Space Marshals 3 vs Space Survivor

The clearest difference is rating: Space Survivor at 4.8 against Space Marshals 3's 4.1. Space Survivor also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 738). Space Marshals 3's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Marshals 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Space Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Survivor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Space Marshals 3's written reviews are positive against 24% of Space Survivor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Marshals 3 ships an update every 9 days, Space Survivor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals 3 | Space Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-3/id1501495423/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 738 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Gemini Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627439216) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-3/id1501495423)

Embark on a story-driven sci-fi Western adventure in outer space. Engage in tactical combat and stealth gameplay, utilizing the environment and a variety of tools to outsmart space criminals. Explore a quirky narrative with a focus on strategic approaches.

**Highlights:** Story-driven adventure, Tactical combat, Stealth gameplay, Environmental interaction, Diverse weapon load-outs, Chapter-based release

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Two | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bounty Pack #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Two | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Three | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One + Two bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One+Two+Three bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding
- 🕹️ Diverse play styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Repetitive mission design
- 🕹️ Gear score system too restrictive
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Progress not saving properly
- Audio issues
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to unlock all content with one-time purchase
- More varied mission objectives
- Improved checkpoint/save system
- Multiplayer co-op or PvP modes
- Level editor for custom missions


### Space Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041)

Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Develop fighter jets, Combat mecha development, Strategic combat against aliens, Planet clearing missions, 3D graphics and interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pursue Victory 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Offline progress
- 🔒 Facebook login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🔍 Progression issues
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timers not working correctly
- Connectivity issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Progression blocked at certain levels
- Rewards and resources not being awarded properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved progression system
- Customization options
- Better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Marshals 3 free?

Space Marshals 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Survivor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals 3 or Space Survivor?

Space Survivor is rated higher. Space Marshals 3 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Space Survivor averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Space Marshals 3 or Space Survivor have ads?

Space Survivor shows ads; Space Marshals 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals 3 or Space Survivor?

Space Marshals 3 ships an update every 9 days, and Space Survivor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Marshals 3 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Space Survivor on November 12, 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.*