# Space Out vs Asteroid Commando

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Out at 77% against Asteroid Commando's 38%. Space Out also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Asteroid Commando's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 16). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Space Out costs $0.99 and Asteroid Commando $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Out holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Commando has 134 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 38% of Asteroid Commando's.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Asteroid Commando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews)** | [4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## 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


### Asteroid Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490)

Pilot a ship through a retro arcade experience, blasting asteroids and collecting gems while battling alien pirates and avoiding mines. Enjoy classic vector graphics and power-ups across iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Vector graphics (modern or classic), Power-ups (Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire, Time Freeze), Intuitive Crown controls for Apple Watch, Swipe controls for iPhone, Daily global rankings, Short burst gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Asteroid Commando?

Space Out is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 from 134 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Asteroid Commando have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Asteroid Commando shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Asteroid Commando?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 31, 2026 and Asteroid Commando on November 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.*