# Alien Hunter 2D vs Space

The clearest difference is rating: Space at 5.0 against Alien Hunter 2D's 4.3. Space also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Alien Hunter 2D's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Hunter 2D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Space sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Alien Hunter 2D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space's.

Alien Hunter 2D ships an update every 6 days, Space daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Hunter 2D | Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hunter-2d/id1563938449/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-hop/id1669050790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVALANCHE GAMES PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563938451) | [Nathan Belk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669050792) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Hunter 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hunter-2d/id1563938449)

Engage in thrilling 2D side-scrolling battles against alien hordes. Move your hero, aim, and let automatic gunfire clear the path through numerous levels and challenging boss fights. Collect rewards and unlock powerful weapons to conquer diverse planets.

**Highlights:** 2D side-scrolling platformer, Auto-shooting gameplay, Boss battles, Vast weapon collection, Unlockable equipment, Multiple levels and locations

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of gems 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems 2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of gems | $24.99 | one-time |


### Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-hop/id1669050790)

Embark on an interstellar adventure in this tap-to-play action game. Navigate diverse biomes with unique challenges, collect coins to upgrade your ship, and compete on leaderboards. Experience a blend of classic arcade gameplay with original art and music from local creators.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-play controls, Diverse biomes with unique obstacles, Collect coins for ship upgrades, Global leaderboards, Original local art and music, Retro-style visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Hunter 2D free?

Alien Hunter 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Hunter 2D or Space?

Space is rated higher. Alien Hunter 2D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Space averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Alien Hunter 2D or Space have ads?

Both Alien Hunter 2D and Space show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Hunter 2D or Space?

Alien Hunter 2D ships an update every 6 days, and Space daily. Most recently, Alien Hunter 2D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space on October 19, 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.*