# Space Out vs Action Buggy

The clearest difference is rating: Action Buggy at 4.9 against Space Out's 4.3. Action Buggy also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). Space Out's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Action Buggy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 74% of Action Buggy'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, Action Buggy every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Action Buggy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 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


### Action Buggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671)

Drive a moon buggy across rocky lunar surfaces, using missiles or jumps to overcome obstacles. Compete for distance and unlock achievements in this endless, procedurally generated game with retro pixel graphics.

**Highlights:** Drive a moon buggy, Master rocky surfaces, Missile launcher, Precision jumps, Endless variation, Retro hand-pixeled graphics, Unlock achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great retro graphics
- 💡 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Difficult to master

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Game freezes and crashes
- Controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Retry button after death
- Online leaderboards
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Action Buggy free?

Action Buggy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Action Buggy?

Action Buggy is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Action Buggy averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Action Buggy have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Action Buggy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Action Buggy?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Action Buggy every 11 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 17, 2026 and Action Buggy on October 19, 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.*