# iDrone vs Space Station Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDrone at 47% against Space Station Challenge's 0%. iDrone also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months). Space Station Challenge's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

iDrone is free to download; Space Station Challenge costs $1.99 up front. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Space Station Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Station Challenge holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Space Station Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Space Station Challenge every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Space Station Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-station-challenge/id1065089698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 294 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Space Station Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-station-challenge/id1065089698)

Experience the excitement of space missions, including docking with the International Space Station and performing extravehicular activities. Navigate your spacecraft and jetpack using intuitive dual joystick controls, guided by ground control.

**Highlights:** Space station docking simulation, Extravehicular activity (EVA) missions, Dual joystick controls, Voice guidance from ground control, Accomplishment sharing, Universal app support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Space Station Challenge free?

Space Station Challenge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Space Station Challenge?

Space Station Challenge is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Space Station Challenge averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Space Station Challenge have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Space Station Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Space Station Challenge?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Space Station Challenge every 29 months. Most recently, iDrone was updated on September 17, 2026 and Space Station Challenge on October 10, 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.*