# SpacePig vs Space Frontier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Frontier at 47% against SpacePig's 0%. Space Frontier also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). SpacePig's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpacePig sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SpacePig's written reviews are positive against 47% of Space Frontier's.

SpacePig ships an update every 12 months, Space Frontier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpacePig | Space Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacepig/id296190305/reviews) | **[4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### SpacePig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacepig/id296190305)

Embark on a lunar adventure collecting coins and diamonds while dodging obstacles like meteorites and spikes. Compete with other players by posting your score to a global leaderboard. Unlock unlimited gameplay through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Collect coins and diamonds, Dodge falling meteorites and spikes, Cartoon-style graphics, Global top players list, In-app purchases for unlimited play

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpacePig 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| SpacePig Unlimited for 1 Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| SpacePig Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### Space Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998)

Launch rockets to orbit and beyond to colonize Mars in this addictive physics game. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your rockets and compete for high scores. Easy to learn, but challenging to master, offering endless replayability.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Fun, fast physics, Easy to learn, hard to master, Colonize Mars, Earn in-game currency, Buy new rocket parts, Multiple rocket styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good for getting into rocket science
- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🚀 Excellent game
- 🚀 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game just slows down
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🤖 Ad takeover
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Doesn't save

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during launch causing rocket to explode
- Ads don't load properly
- Game freezes and lags
- Mute button doesn't work
- Coins from ads not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add more content
- Add more customization
- Add more levels
- Add more upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpacePig free?

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

### Is Space Frontier free?

Space Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpacePig or Space Frontier?

Space Frontier is rated higher. SpacePig averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Frontier averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.

### Do SpacePig or Space Frontier have ads?

Space Frontier shows ads; SpacePig does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpacePig or Space Frontier?

SpacePig ships an update every 12 months, and Space Frontier every 2 months. Most recently, SpacePig was updated on July 20, 2026 and Space Frontier on September 28, 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.*