Comparison

Space Out vs CRASH

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

Head to head
About

Space Out

Experience a retro arcade game that combines classic space shooter and brick-breaking mechanics. Enjoy authentic 8-bit sound effects and speech synthesis for an immersive blast from the past.

Highlights
  • Space shooter gameplay
  • Brick breaking mechanics
  • Retro arcade feel
  • 8-bit sound effects
  • Speech synthesis
  • Digital Crown control
Features
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"Very cool 8^) - Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!" - Drewx67 "Great game - Awesome." - Goodluck74 "Nice retro watch game - Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks! Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!" - peteostro "Excellent-- an iOS Classic! - I bought this game when the first version came out on iOS 2. It's been nearly 10 years and I still play it! I am so glad the developer keeps it updated. My favorite thing about it is the Commodore 64 SID sound effects and the speech synthesis-- this game would not look out of place in an early 80s arcade. The watchOS version plays very well on top of that! The Digital Crown makes moving the paddle a dream. Would definitely recommend this app to any retro game fan." - cyelvington "Gamers ... will likely find Space Invaders to be overly simplistic and outdone by most of its clones in the App Store such as Space Out." - http://toucharcade.com "I took a look at about 40 [games], I decided which ones lived up to the hype and which ones didn’t. One of my favorites was the game called Space Out." - Jamin Brophy-Warren, Wall Street Journal Online "Arkanoid + Space Invaders with the gorf voice thrown in for good measure! Sold." - GreatLakesDrifta Space Out is the original mashup, a tribute to old school arcade games; it truly delivers that early arcade feel. It combines 2 classic game concepts, shooting invaders and brick breaking, into a unique and exciting retro experience. It's a blast back to the late '70s. Complete with all new 8-bit sound effects created with a MOS 6581 SID chip from the Commodore 64 and speech generated with 8kHz 8-bit allophones. (Any control issues were fixed years ago.)

About

CRASH

Navigate treacherous landscapes filled with hazards and obstacles to rescue a captive. Utilize strategic throws of a special ball to clear paths and overcome challenges across numerous levels. Discover hidden secrets and prove your courage in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • 100 exciting levels
  • Diverse obstacles (lasers, saws, gravity)
  • Hidden checkpoints and features
  • Fast-paced fun and adventure
  • Strategic ball throwing gameplay
Features
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CRASH-BALL: Escape the Scrap-Iron Prison in This Thrilling Adventure! Step into your darkest nightmare in CRASH-BALL, where mountains of contaminated scrap and rubbish stand in your way. Your mission: clear the waste and free Mr. Art Symbold from his scrap-iron prison. Armed with only your mind, your finger, and a legendary crash-ball, you'll need to strategize and throw your way to victory. Features: -100 Exciting Levels: Experience fast-paced fun and adventure across 100 challenging episodes. -Diverse Obstacles: Face lasers, saws, gravity disruptions, death clouds, and more. -Hidden Checkpoints and Features: Discover secrets and checkpoints to aid in your quest. -Ultimate Challenge: Only the brave can conquer the toughest traps and claim victory. Are you ready to take on the challenge and save Mr. Art Symbold? Dive into the action and prove your courage in CRASH-BALL today!

Screenshots

Space Out4 screens
CRASH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CRASH at Free against Space Out's $0.99. CRASH also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Space Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On ads 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

CRASH is free to download; Space Out costs $0.99 up front. CRASH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CRASH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Out has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, CRASH every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Space Out versus CRASH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace OutCRASH
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB188 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDanny BlissPhilippe Zay

Customer experience

Space Out

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative11.9%

CRASH

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Out

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Crashes on Apple Watch Series 4
  • Game plays 2x faster after pausing on iPhone X
  • Unplayable on iPhone X
  • App freezes on iPad after update
  • Stopped opening day after purchase
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  • Freezing paddle issue
  • Screen gets sticky, missed moves
  • Paddle gets stuck, doesn't move
  • Crash problem, also affecting email
  • Paddle sometimes freezes for seconds

Requested features

8 requests
  • High score list (not just highest)
  • Online daily/weekly/all-time high score lists
  • Separate iPhone and Watch lists
  • Settings for shooting on/off
  • Volume control
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  • Tilt control option
  • Pause game when not touching screen
  • Describe power-ups in-game

CRASH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Out

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CRASH

One-time1
  • Crash Ball Fullversion$0.99

Questions

Is Space Out free?
Space Out costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRASH free?
CRASH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Out or CRASH?
CRASH is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CRASH averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Space Out or CRASH have ads?
Neither Space Out nor CRASH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Out or CRASH?
Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and CRASH every 29 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 17, 2026 and CRASH on October 17, 2026.

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