# Space Out vs Comet Racer

The clearest difference is rating: Comet Racer at 5.0 against Space Out's 4.3. Comet Racer also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). Space Out's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Comet Racer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 78% positive.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Comet Racer every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Comet Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-racer/id350395769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## 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


### Comet Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-racer/id350395769)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Embark on thrilling races through cosmic environments and abandoned mines. Navigate challenging mazes filled with power-ups and secrets, competing against the clock or your own best times. Enjoy replayability with a 3-star system and customize your experience with different control modes.

**Highlights:** Cosmic and comet race tracks, Power-ups for ship protection, Hidden secrets and passages, 3-star replayability system, Multiple control modes, iTunes music support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple but excellent game
- 🚀 Fun and addicting
- 👍 One of my favorites
- 👍 Looks great on new devices
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating controls
- 🐛 Too hard
- 🐛 Bad controls
- 🐛 Counterintuitive controls
- 🐛 Horrible controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Online leaderboards
- Tilt controls
- Race mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Comet Racer free?

Comet Racer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Comet Racer?

Comet Racer is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Comet Racer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Comet Racer have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Comet Racer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Comet Racer?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Comet Racer every 15 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 22, 2026 and Comet Racer on October 21, 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.*