# Space Out vs The Flight Test

The clearest difference is price: The Flight Test at Free against Space Out's $0.99. Space Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Flight Test is free to download; Space Out costs $0.99 up front. The Flight Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Space Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Out holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Out has 16 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of The Flight Test's.

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, The Flight Test every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Out | The Flight Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-out/id285915267/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [Leonardo Amora](https://appshunter.io/developer/690988469) |

## 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


### The Flight Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681)

Experience a classic space shooter reborn for mobile with a unique one-button control system. Dodge, aim, and fight through waves of enemies, upgrade your weapons, and unlock new ships. Enjoy dynamic gameplay and compete on leaderboards in portrait mode.

**Highlights:** One-button control system, Weapon upgrades and new firepower, Unlockable ships, Neon visuals and soundtrack, Game Center leaderboards, Dynamic gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 5.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Out free?

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

### Is The Flight Test free?

The Flight Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Out or The Flight Test?

Space Out is rated higher. Space Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while The Flight Test averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Space Out or The Flight Test have ads?

Neither Space Out nor The Flight Test shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Out or The Flight Test?

Space Out ships an update every 2 months, and The Flight Test every 9 months. Most recently, Space Out was updated on August 11, 2026 and The Flight Test on September 13, 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.*