# MoonBox vs Tiny Space Program

The clearest difference is ads: MoonBox at none against Tiny Space Program's shown. MoonBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tiny Space Program's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Space Program sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Space Program holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Space Program has 1.7K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of MoonBox's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tiny Space Program's.

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Space Program every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonBox | Tiny Space Program |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-program-sim-tycoon/id1552882487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 248 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) | [Jerry Neimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/926098645) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


### Tiny Space Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-program-sim-tycoon/id1552882487)

Manage your own space agency, from designing and building rockets to launching missions for research, mining, or tourism. Explore planets and moons, establish off-world economies, and advance your technology in this interplanetary simulation.

**Highlights:** Space program management, Build off-world colonies, Launch rockets and spaceships, Research technologies, Mine resources from celestial bodies, Astronaut progression, Simulates orbital mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporting the game, thank you | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helping out, many thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Space Ship Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| You are great! Many thanks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Colonizer Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Experimental Dragon Ships | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aerospike space ship pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pile of credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Biggest box of credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of depth and content
- 👍 Great for space enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Confusing UI and menus
- 💰 Difficult to earn credits/resources
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤔 Unclear tutorials and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working or unresponsive
- Disappearing ships and resources
- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Quests and missions not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and moons to explore
- Improve the economy and resource management
- Implement cloud/online save functionality
- Streamline the UI and make it more intuitive
- Expand the research and upgrade trees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonBox free?

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

### Is Tiny Space Program free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoonBox or Tiny Space Program?

Tiny Space Program is rated higher. MoonBox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Tiny Space Program averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do MoonBox or Tiny Space Program have ads?

Tiny Space Program shows ads; MoonBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoonBox or Tiny Space Program?

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Space Program every 2 months. Most recently, MoonBox was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tiny Space Program on October 9, 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.*