# Space Out vs Bit Rocket

The clearest difference is price: Bit Rocket at Free against Space Out's $0.99. Bit Rocket also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.6). Space Out's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Bit Rocket is free to download; Space Out costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bit Rocket 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Bit Rocket every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Bit Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-rocket/id1451779564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Jake Short](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451464477) |

## 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


### Bit Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-rocket/id1451779564)

Experience a retro-style arcade game with pixel art graphics. Navigate your ship through space, avoiding asteroids with simple one-finger controls. Immerse yourself in a classic 2D space adventure.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, One-finger gameplay, Asteroid avoidance, 2D space experience, Simple controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

Space Out costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bit Rocket free?

Bit Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Bit Rocket?

Bit Rocket is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bit Rocket averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Bit Rocket have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Bit Rocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Bit Rocket?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Bit Rocket every 24 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bit Rocket on October 3, 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.*