# Space Out vs DAX HQ

The clearest difference is price: DAX HQ at Free against Space Out's $0.99. DAX HQ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Space Out's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

DAX HQ is free to download; Space Out costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DAX HQ 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. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Space Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of DAX HQ's.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, DAX HQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | DAX HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/dax-hq/id6763596426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 20 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) | [Neil Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895393298) |

## 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


### DAX HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dax-hq/id6763596426)

Engage in a fast-paced neon arcade game requiring sharp reflexes to defend a core against incoming plasma. Master different difficulty levels, unlock cosmetic items, and compete on leaderboards. Offers various control options and accessibility features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Fast touch arcade defense, Plasma deflects and saber parries, Boss rounds with guard breaks, Multiple difficulty presets, Training modes, Unlockable cosmetic items, Multiple control options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is DAX HQ free?

DAX HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or DAX HQ?

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

### Do Space Out or DAX HQ have ads?

Neither Space Out nor DAX HQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or DAX HQ?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and DAX HQ monthly. Most recently, Space Out was updated on October 22, 2026 and DAX HQ on October 8, 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.*