Comparison

Space Out vs iBomber 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Out

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
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"Very cool 8^) - Fun old style arcade for us old arcade fans!" - Drewx67 "Great game - Awesome." - Goodluck74 "Nice retro watch game - Still loving this app. Fun to play on the watch while waiting in line or out and about. Quick hit gaming with fun retro feel. They keep on updating app too to make sure it works on OS updates. Thanks! Great retro game for the watch. It's like space invaders & block out combined! Works really well on the Apple watch. Uses new API's from watchOS 3. Nice scrolling with the crown and even uses the watch speaker for the great retro sounds. Love it! Next gen of watch games is here!" - peteostro "Excellent-- an iOS Classic! - I bought this game when the first version came out on iOS 2. It's been nearly 10 years and I still play it! I am so glad the developer keeps it updated. My favorite thing about it is the Commodore 64 SID sound effects and the speech synthesis-- this game would not look out of place in an early 80s arcade. The watchOS version plays very well on top of that! The Digital Crown makes moving the paddle a dream. Would definitely recommend this app to any retro game fan." - cyelvington "Gamers ... will likely find Space Invaders to be overly simplistic and outdone by most of its clones in the App Store such as Space Out." - http://toucharcade.com "I took a look at about 40 [games], I decided which ones lived up to the hype and which ones didn’t. One of my favorites was the game called Space Out." - Jamin Brophy-Warren, Wall Street Journal Online "Arkanoid + Space Invaders with the gorf voice thrown in for good measure! Sold." - GreatLakesDrifta Space Out is the original mashup, a tribute to old school arcade games; it truly delivers that early arcade feel. It combines 2 classic game concepts, shooting invaders and brick breaking, into a unique and exciting retro experience. It's a blast back to the late '70s. Complete with all new 8-bit sound effects created with a MOS 6581 SID chip from the Commodore 64 and speech generated with 8kHz 8-bit allophones. (Any control issues were fixed years ago.)

About

iBomber 2

Experience intense arcade-style aerial combat in this sequel to a popular bombing game. Pilot a bomber through missions in North Africa and Europe, targeting enemy vehicles, ships, and ground installations. Utilize various bomb types, call in support, and evade enemy fire for thrilling wartime action.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style bombing gameplay
  • WWII North Africa and Europe settings
  • Target enemy tanks, trucks, ships, and subs
  • Multiple bomb types and pick-ups
  • Call in artillery strikes and fighter escorts
  • 12 action-packed missions
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iBomber 2, the awesome sequel to the Smash Hit #1 game, played by million's of people. iBomber 2 is an amazing, arcade styled bombing game based in North Africa and Europe between 1943 and 1944. You play a heroic bomber pilot searching out key enemy targets to destroy! In iBomber 2 you can now chase down enemy tanks and trucks, use torpedoes and depth charges to target ships, avoid enemy ground to air missiles, call in artillery strikes on targets and use fighter escorts for defense. iBomber 2 immediately transports you into the thick of the action with multiple daring missions to undertake, offering a huge variety of game-play, thrills and total entertainment. Featuring: ● 12 All New action packed missions. ● Mission locations; North Africa and Europe. ● Multiple new bomb types and pick-ups. ● Chase down enemy Tanks and Trucks. ● Torpedo & Depth charge enemy Ships & Subs. ● Call in Artillery Strikes on Target. ● Use Fighter escorts for protection. ● Amazing audio and 3D spatial sound. ● The pure fun of blowing everything up! Check out all the other iBomber games on App Store now. To find out more about exciting Cobra Mobile games and get the latest news, come LIKE us on Facebook (facebook.com/cobramobile) or follow @cobramobile on Twitter. iBomber® is a registered trademark and brand name of Cobra Mobile Limited.

Screenshots

Space Out4 screens
iBomber 21 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Out at every 2 months against iBomber 2's every 35 months. Space Out also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 68%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Out costs $0.99 and iBomber 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Space Out against 4.4 for iBomber 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 68% of iBomber 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, iBomber 2 every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Space Out versus iBomber 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace OutiBomber 2
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better67.9% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB103 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDanny BlissCobra Mobile Limited

Customer experience

Space Out

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative11.9%

iBomber 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Space Out

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great retro feel
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun mashup of classics
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Good for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unplayable on iPhone X
  • 🐛 Game plays too fast on iPhone X
  • 🐛 Too easy on iPhone, long duration
  • 🐛 Controls can be tricky
  • 🐛 Paddle sometimes freezes

iBomber 2

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and challenging
  • 💯 One of the best games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Not enough levels
  • 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Space Out

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Freezing paddle issue
  • Screen gets sticky, missed moves
  • Paddle gets stuck, doesn't move
  • Crash problem, also affecting email
  • Paddle sometimes freezes for seconds

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Tilt control option
  • Pause game when not touching screen
  • Describe power-ups in-game

iBomber 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on loading certain levels
  • Progress not saving properly
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and missions
  • Ability to store multiple special bombs
  • Retina display support
  • Endless/survival mode
  • More powerful weapons (e.g. napalm bombs)

In-app purchases

None

Space Out

No in-app purchases

None

iBomber 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Out free?
Space Out costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBomber 2 free?
iBomber 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Out or iBomber 2?
iBomber 2 is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while iBomber 2 averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Space Out or iBomber 2 have ads?
Neither Space Out nor iBomber 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Out or iBomber 2?
Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and iBomber 2 every 35 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on August 11, 2026 and iBomber 2 on September 23, 2026.

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