# Space Out vs Smash Rush

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Smash Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rush/id1437231313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro feel
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun mashup of classics
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unplayable on iPhone X
- 🐛 Game plays too fast on iPhone X
- 🐛 Too easy on iPhone, long duration
- 🐛 Controls can be tricky
- 🐛 Paddle sometimes freezes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Smash Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rush/id1437231313)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*