Comparison

Spaceman vs Manila Madness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spaceman

Embark on an interstellar journey with simple one-touch controls. Navigate through challenging levels, collect coins for upgrades, and plant your country's flag on newly discovered planets. Experience a unique and engaging space exploration adventure.

Highlights
  • One-finger control
  • Simulated solar planets
  • Light and simple graphics
  • Challenging levels
  • Collect coins for upgrades
  • Plant country flags on planets
Features
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Exploring the vast universe by a single tap. In 2050, humankind has been building a vast number of star bases over the Solar system. The Crew brothers, one in their job of flying to Jupiter base, their ship hit a meteoroid and the explosion destroyed almost the ship, luckily one thrust engine still was working fine. Astronauts took turns to grab firmly on the engine, they continued on their journey to visit each star bases. What make this game is worth a try - Easy to control with one finger. There is no complicated control but it is also challenging - the controlling is unlike anything else before. - The Solar planets are simulated on your palm. - Light and simple graphics - wait! What is that? Yes it is but it is pretty cool and it is worth the performance. - Amazing levels await in this game. More planets (levels) even something more the Solar system may be added in future updates! Controlling There is only one jet engine to fly. To control, players will touch down and hold a bit to thrust the left man fly up. Release and repeat the steps to wrap turns to control the right man. The controlling is unlike anything else before. Single touch, hold, and release at the right time is all you need to do. Level For each completing level you will fly across the next harder levels. New tools/equipment also will be found in further levels; along with new challenges.  Flag After reaching a planet/moon, you can plan your country's flagpole on this planet and take a screenshot to share with everybody. Fuel tank Fuel tank of the thrust engine is limited, remember to collect the supply fuel tanks on your way. Coin Coin is one kind of asset that you properly should collect on your journey. Coin is used to upgrade the capacity of fuel tanks and much more. Star Collect stars on the trip, it determines how good you are on each complete level.

About

Manila Madness

Features
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Help Juan navigate the lively streets of Manila in this captivating endless runner! Dodge, run and score through bustling streets and unexpected obstacles. Pick up power-ups to aid your journey and get the highest score. Give yourself a taste of the energetic atmosphere and unique colors of Philippine culture in this fun, kid-friendly and ad-free game.

Screenshots

Spaceman4 screens
Manila Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Manila Madness at none against Spaceman's shown. Spaceman's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spaceman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Manila Madness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spaceman ships an update every 2 weeks, Manila Madness every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Spaceman versus Manila Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacemanManila Madness
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB253 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDuy NguyenJason Lunas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spaceman

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Manila Madness

One-time1
  • Tip$0.99

Questions

Is Spaceman free?
Spaceman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manila Madness free?
Manila Madness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spaceman or Manila Madness have ads?
Spaceman shows ads; Manila Madness does not.
Which is updated more often, Spaceman or Manila Madness?
Spaceman ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manila Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Spaceman was updated on October 13, 2026 and Manila Madness on October 25, 2026.

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