# Space Out vs Bumpy Road

The clearest difference is rating: Bumpy Road at 4.6 against Space Out's 4.3. Bumpy Road also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). Space Out's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bumpy Road holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bumpy Road'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, Bumpy Road every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Bumpy Road |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpy-road/id423855879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 66.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 88 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) | [Simogo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/404446783) |

## 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


### Bumpy Road

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpy-road/id423855879)

Guide an elderly couple on a nostalgic car ride by altering the terrain with a simple touch. Collect memories and experience a heartwarming story of a family's life. Enjoy different game modes for varied challenges and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Unique touchscreen control, Modify ground to guide characters, Collect past memories, Heartwarming family story, Arcade gameplay modes, Relaxing story mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and cute visuals
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
- 💕 Engaging love story narrative
- 🕹️ Innovative and unique gameplay mechanics
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Controls can be tricky to master
- 🕳️ Difficulty avoiding obstacles and pits
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay can get boring
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content
- 🤯 Frustrating when restarting from the beginning

**Reported bugs**

- Game sometimes crashes or freezes
- Language settings change unexpectedly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and levels
- Implement multi-touch controls
- Include seasonal/themed environments
- Provide checkpoints to resume progress
- Expand the story and unlock more memories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Bumpy Road free?

Bumpy Road costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Bumpy Road?

Bumpy Road is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bumpy Road averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Bumpy Road have ads?

Neither Space Out nor Bumpy Road shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or Bumpy Road?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Bumpy Road every 9 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bumpy Road on October 17, 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.*