Intergalactic Algebra vs Solar Smash 2D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intergalactic Algebra
Engage with algebra through a collection of space-themed games. Solve mathematical problems to launch rockets and advance your skills. The app aligns with Common Core standards and offers optional reports for progress analysis.
- Algebraic problem-solving
- Rocket launching gameplay
- Common Core aligned math
- Proficiency assessment
- Optional progress reports
- Rewarding gameplay
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Introducing Intergalactic Algebra! A collection of algebra games that challenges you to use various math skills in order to solve mathematical problems in order to launch rockets into space! Intergalactic algebra uses Common Core aligned math. (Follows Common Core standard CCSS.MATH.HS.A.SSE.B.3) Now these basic operations can be used to guide rockets into space and accelerate the space race. Try Intergalactic Algebra! Assess proficiency in addition and subtraction, factoring, functions, multiples of ten, number of solutions, quadratics, rates of change, rocket trivia, systems of equations, and word problems. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing math as you launch rockets into space! You may optionally buy reports in order to analyze what questions were missed. Teachers and parents may find this optional feature particularly useful. In order to purchase one of these reports, the player must create an account so that they can keep track of their reports and watch as they improve their math skills.
Solar Smash 2D
Explore unique destruction mechanics in a space-themed sandbox. Break planets into pieces, control spaceships in epic battles, or design your own celestial bodies with custom physics.
- Unique destruction mechanics
- Break planets into pieces
- Physics-based planet movement
- Control and spawn spaceships
- Create space battles
- Draw custom planets
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Solar Smash 2D is a spin off from the original Solar Smash by the same developers, this game was designed to allow for different technology to be utilised and allow for unique destruction mechanics. It features the ability to break planets into pieces and each planet will float and move with its own physics, players can control or spawn in spaceships and create huge space battles, or you can draw in your own planet with any design you want. Indonesia (IGRS) Age Rating: 13+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Intergalactic Algebra at none against Solar Smash 2D's shown. Intergalactic Algebra also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Solar Smash 2D's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Intergalactic Algebra sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Solar Smash 2D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intergalactic Algebra against 4.7 for Solar Smash 2D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash 2D has 13K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Intergalactic Algebra's written reviews are positive against 83% of Solar Smash 2D's.
Intergalactic Algebra ships an update every 3 weeks, Solar Smash 2D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intergalactic Algebra | Solar Smash 2D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 4.7 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Intergalactic Education LLC | PARADYME LIMITED |
Customer experience
Intergalactic Algebra
Solar Smash 2D
Bugs and requests
Intergalactic Algebra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Solar Smash 2D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Movement controls disappear when switching maps
- Soft-lock when controlling ships and resetting world
- Gem counter bug showing incorrect values
Requested features
6 requests- Add more ships and factions to spawn
- Allow controlling of larger ships and bosses
- Implement faction relationship editor
- Add pause, slow-motion, and speed up controls
- Expand custom planet creation tools
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- Introduce multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
Intergalactic Algebra
- Factoring Rocket Report$2.99
- Functions Rocket Report$2.99
- Addition Subtraction Report$2.99
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- Multiples of Ten Report$2.99
- Num Of Solutions Report$2.99
- Quadratics Rocket Report$2.99
- Rates of Change Report$2.99
- Word Problems Rocket Report$2.99
- Rocket Trivia Rocket Report$2.99
- Progressions Report$2.99
Solar Smash 2D
- AdFree$3.99
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