Comparison

Space Out vs Smash Rush

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

Smash Rush

Speed through alien structures, smashing glass and avoiding obstacles and laser traps across countless randomized levels. Utilize sharp reflexes to climb leaderboards in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Superb destruction physics
  • Brilliant futuristic dimensions
  • Loads of challenging levels
  • Randomized level structures
  • Smooth and addictive gameplay
  • Leaderboards & achievements
Features
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Investigate amazing worlds and rich planets in a galaxy far away! Your task is to speed through monumental alien structures, smash all the huge glasses while avoiding lots of obstacles and tricky laser traps! Countless randomized levels keep the game always new! Take good use of your those sharp reflexes and climb on top of the leaderboards! KEY FEATURES * Support of 120Hz ProMotion Displays * Superb destruction physics * Brilliant futuristic dimensions * Loads of challenging levels * Randomized level structures * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Simple and intuitive controls * Full retina display support * Leaderboards & achievements CONTROLS * Push the LEFT or RIGHT side of the screen to move on the wall TIPS * Follow the score orbs, power ups and glasses as they set an optimal route * Use the accelerator zones to speed up and get out of difficult situations * Be careful not the hit the solid obstacles and the different laser traps * Listen to warnings about approaching enemies and hidden turrets * Smash through everything on the Triumph levels for maximum score Please rate the game and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames

Screenshots

Space Out4 screens
Smash Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

Space Out and Smash Rush both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 23% of Smash Rush's. Space Out also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Rush's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.6). On rating 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Space Out against 4.2 for Smash Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 23% of Smash Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Smash Rush every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Space Out versus Smash Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace OutSmash Rush
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissIstom Games Kft.

Customer experience

Space Out

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

Smash Rush

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

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

Smash Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Out

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smash Rush

One-time1
  • Premium Membership$7.99

Questions

Is Space Out free?
Space Out costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smash Rush free?
Smash Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Out or Smash Rush?
Space Out is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Smash Rush averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Space Out or Smash Rush have ads?
Smash Rush shows ads; Space Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Out or Smash Rush?
Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Smash Rush every 12 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on August 11, 2026 and Smash Rush on September 18, 2026.

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