Comparison

Space Ace vs Bendy and the Ink Machine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Ace

Embark on an interstellar adventure as the heroic Ace to thwart Commander Borf's plan to turn humanity into infants. Armed with a laser gun, you must rescue Kimberly, destroy the Infanto Ray, and save Earth from alien domination. Experience a legendary animated arcade game with stunning high-definition visuals.

Highlights
  • Pilot the heroic Ace
  • Battle Commander Borf
  • Rescue Kimberly
  • Destroy the Infanto Ray
  • High-definition visuals
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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In Space Ace you play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet. Only two people have the courage and strength to stop Borf and save Earth: the beautiful Kimberly and the heroic Ace. But as they approach Borf’s stronghold, Ace is hit by the Infanto Ray, changing him into a child, and Kimberly is kidnapped by the evil madman. Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the Infanto Ray, rescue Kimberly and save the Earth. The fate of Earth is in your hands! This release of Don Bluth’s legendary animated arcade game features video transferred directly from the stunning high definition master, delivering the sharpest images and most vibrant colors ever – far better than the original laserdisc release. Simply press on the direction pad to guide Ace in the right direction or fire your laser gun and blast those aliens away. Don Bluth and his production teams are the creative genius behind such beloved classics as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail and Anastasia to name but a few. We hope you enjoy Space Ace!

About

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Step into a vintage cartoon workshop as a former animator lured back by a mysterious invitation. Explore a twisted nightmare, fight darkness, and escape the Ink Demon through a blend of combat, puzzles, and stealth. Uncover hidden secrets in a beautifully crafted world.

Highlights
  • First-person combat
  • Horror gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Stealth mechanics
  • Hidden secrets
  • Unique cartoon world
Features
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Henry was the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios in its 1930s heyday, a studio that was best known for producing animated cartoons of their most popular and beloved character, Bendy. Many years later Henry receives a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew himself to return to the old cartoon workshop. Journey deep into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare. Fight the darkness. Escape the Ink Demon. Fear the Machine. • Varied Game Play! - First person combat, horror, puzzles, stealth and numerous hidden secrets. • A Beautiful Cartoon World! - Lovingly crafted by a small indie studio. • A Global Bendy Community! - Delve deep into the mystery and join the discussion at joeydrewstudios.com

Screenshots

Space Ace4 screens
Bendy and the Ink Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bendy and the Ink Machine at 4.5 against Space Ace's 4.1. Bendy and the Ink Machine also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 40) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Space Ace's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Ace costs $4.99 and Bendy and the Ink Machine $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bendy and the Ink Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bendy and the Ink Machine has 5.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Space Ace's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bendy and the Ink Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, Bendy and the Ink Machine every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Space Ace versus Bendy and the Ink Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace AceBendy and the Ink Machine
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.1 (40 ratings)4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings405.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#81 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB1.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDragon's Lair LLCJoey Drew Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Space Ace

All ratings40 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.7%

Bendy and the Ink Machine

All ratings5,165 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

Space Ace

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Arcade-perfect port
  • 👍 Faithful to the original
  • 🎨 Stunning animation and visuals
  • 💾 Full game on mobile
  • 🕹️ Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
  • 🤔 Challenging for new players
  • 🔇 Sound issues/missing audio
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty settings not saved

Bendy and the Ink Machine

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 👍 Immersive story
  • 🕹️ Challenging puzzles
  • 🔊 Excellent sound design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔻 Performance issues and lag
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls on mobile
  • 🔌 Battery drain problems

Bugs and requests

Space Ace

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenes not loading correctly
  • Controls not registering inputs
  • Game state not persisting after suspension

Requested features

4 requests
  • Watch full movie mode
  • Adjustable sound/volume settings
  • Improved difficulty scaling
  • Compatibility updates for newer devices

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashing when loading Chapter 3
  • Elevator buttons not working in Chapter 3
  • Enemies getting stuck or behaving erratically
  • Progression reset after crashes or exits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Option to adjust screen brightness
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Fixing issues in specific chapters

In-app purchases

None

Space Ace

No in-app purchases

None

Bendy and the Ink Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Ace free?
Space Ace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bendy and the Ink Machine free?
Bendy and the Ink Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Ace or Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Bendy and the Ink Machine is rated higher. Space Ace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Bendy and the Ink Machine averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Space Ace or Bendy and the Ink Machine have ads?
Neither Space Ace nor Bendy and the Ink Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Ace or Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, and Bendy and the Ink Machine every 2 months. Most recently, Space Ace was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bendy and the Ink Machine on November 10, 2026.

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