# Space Out vs Blue Defense!

The clearest difference is rating: Space Out at 4.3 against Blue Defense!'s 4.1. Space Out also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Space Out costs $0.99 and Blue Defense! $0.99 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 84% of Blue Defense!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Blue Defense! every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Blue Defense! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#136** |
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Out

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### Blue Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Defend your planet from an relentless invasion force. This action-packed game challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking as you manage increasing pressure from attackers. Experience classic gameplay with modern features like level selection and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic mode gameplay, Quick Start difficulty selection, Level Select for practice and medals, Global High Scores list, Save state functionality, Tilt controls for aiming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast gameplay
- 👍 Unique and intuitive controls
- 💎 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
- 🔄 Inverted controls can be confusing
- 🧠 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🔋 Can be physically tiring to play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Medals not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Option to invert or adjust controls
- Gradual difficulty increase
- Power-ups and weapon upgrades
- Global high score leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Blue Defense! free?

Blue Defense! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Blue Defense!?

Space Out is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Blue Defense! averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Blue Defense! have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Blue Defense! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Blue Defense!?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Defense! every 4 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 26, 2026 and Blue Defense! on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Space Out or Blue Defense!?

Space Out currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Blue Defense! at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*