# Blue Attack! vs SpaceShot!

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpaceShot! at every 2 weeks against Blue Attack!'s every 4 months. SpaceShot! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Blue Attack!'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SpaceShot! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Attack! has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blue Attack! ships an update every 4 months, SpaceShot! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Attack! | SpaceShot! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceshot/id1500146842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) | [Moritz Breuer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500146841) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Attack!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746)

Engage in an intergalactic war, piloting your squadron against enemy forces. Collect resources from destroyed ships to upgrade your fleet and customize your vessels. Your mission is to protect your carrier and destroy the enemy's home planet.

**Highlights:** Fully customizable ships, Ship upgrade system, Retro graphical style, Global leaderboards, Multiple control options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and polished gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent graphics and visual style
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🔧 Satisfying upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be difficult to master
- ⏱️ Campaign mode is too short
- 🔄 Lack of save/checkpoint system in campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen after recent update
- Score submission glitch preventing leaderboard updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content for campaign mode
- Ability to select and replay specific campaign levels
- Co-op or multiplayer modes
- More weapon and upgrade options
- Customizable control schemes


### SpaceShot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceshot/id1500146842)

Pilot a rocket through a meteor shower, shooting down incoming threats. Score points for each hit, but avoid letting any meteors slip past to protect your lives. Challenge yourself to achieve a new personal best.

**Highlights:** Score points for hits, Avoid losing lives, Beat high scores, Dual-thumb controls, Rocket control, Meteorite dodging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate Chai Latte | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate Menu | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Attack! free?

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

### Is SpaceShot! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blue Attack! or SpaceShot!?

SpaceShot! is rated higher. Blue Attack! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SpaceShot! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blue Attack! or SpaceShot! have ads?

Neither Blue Attack! nor SpaceShot! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Attack! or SpaceShot!?

Blue Attack! ships an update every 4 months, and SpaceShot! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blue Attack! was updated on October 19, 2026 and SpaceShot! 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.*