Space Runner vs Raft Evolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Runner
Engage in a retro-style space shooter with endless enemy waves and increasing difficulty. Collect power-ups, unlock unique ships with different bullet and shield colors, and compete for global high scores in this vibrant, colorful game.
- Endless enemy waves
- Progressive difficulty increase
- Variety of power-ups
- Unique ship customization
- Global high scores
- Retro graphics
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Space Runner is a "Shoot 'Em Up" style game with a retro vibe! Space Runner features: • Endless waves up enemies that progressively increase in difficulty creating a challenge for any player. • Variety of power-ups that promote fast-paced playing styles and strategies. • Unique graphics rich with color that creates vibrant visuals. • Various ships that allow gameplay with different colored bullets & shields. • Global high scores for a competitive aspect of gameplay. If you have enjoyed Space Runner, please consider leaving a rating and review!
Raft Evolution
Navigate your raft through challenging environments, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards. Unlock new boat designs and hire captains to enhance your gameplay experience as you race to the finish.
- Upgrade raft
- Dodge obstacles
- Collect boosts
- Explore unique worlds
- Unlock new boat types
- Recruit captains
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Upgrade your raft, dodge dangerous obstacles, collect powerful boosts, and race to the finish line! Explore unique worlds like Winter, Lava, Desert, and Swamp, unlock new boat types, and recruit captains to power up your journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Space Runner at 5.0 against Raft Evolution's 4.5. Space Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Raft Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Space Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Space Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Raft Evolution every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Runner | Raft Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Garofalo | Sorolla |
Customer experience
Space Runner
Raft Evolution
In-app purchases
Space Runner
No in-app purchases
Raft Evolution
- 10 Gems$4.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Remove Ads + Gems$9.99
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- 30 Gems$12.99
- Double Nitro$12.99
- 100 Gems$24.99
- 150 Gems$34.99
- 200 Gems$44.99
- 500 Gems$49.99
Questions
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