# Space Ace vs Bendy and the Ink Machine

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Ace | Bendy and the Ink Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-ace/id314133588/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-and-the-ink-machine/id1437669537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dragon's Lair LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314133591) | [Joey Drew Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276738965) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Ace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-ace/id314133588)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Scenes not loading correctly
- Controls not registering inputs
- Game state not persisting after suspension

**Requested features**

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


### Bendy and the Ink Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-and-the-ink-machine/id1437669537)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Adventure, #100 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*