# Space Out vs Germz!

The clearest difference is price: Germz! at Free against Space Out's $0.99. Germz! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Space Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Germz! is free to download; Space Out costs $0.99 up front. Germz! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Space Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Germz! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Out has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, Germz! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | Germz! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germz/id6762105940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [ExzileGames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892937557) |

## 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


### Germz!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germz/id6762105940)

Pilot a ship through a microscopic world, battling waves of germs and collecting vital cells. Upgrade your ship and abilities to survive longer and achieve higher scores in this fast-paced arcade shooter.

**Highlights:** Arcade survival action, Multiple player ships, Ship upgrades and abilities, Collect blood cells, Game Center achievements, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Red Blood Cells | $1.00 | one-time |
| Vanguard Player | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Red Blood Cells | $3.00 | one-time |
| 5 White Blood Cells | $5.00 | one-time |
| 5000 Red Blood Cells | $6.00 | one-time |
| 10 White Blood Cells | $9.00 | one-time |
| 20 White Blood Cells | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is Germz! free?

Germz! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or Germz!?

Germz! is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Germz! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Out or Germz! have ads?

Germz! shows ads; Space Out does not.

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

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and Germz! every 2 days. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 17, 2026 and Germz! on October 5, 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.*