Comparison

Space Ace vs Myst Mobile

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

Myst Mobile

Embark on a challenging puzzle adventure on a mysterious island. Explore surreal worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover a story of betrayal. This reimagined 3D version offers enhanced graphics and multiple input options for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a mysterious island
  • Solve intricate puzzles
  • Discover surreal worlds (Ages)
  • Unravel an epic story
  • Real-time 3D graphics
  • Multiple input options
  • Optional puzzle randomization
Features
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Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Available now, to download and begin your adventure FOR FREE! Journey to Myst Island and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will find yourself playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. The island is full of secrets – learn your surroundings and discover what you can interact with. Each puzzle you solve will bring you closer to exploring more of the island, and reveal methods to reach other stunning and surreal worlds called “Ages”. With an in-app purchase to unlock the other Ages of Myst, you will see even greater challenges await you, and discover deeper connections and puzzles that Myst has to offer. Uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself. For those who are already familiar with Myst, this version is built from the ground up and available to play in real-time 3D. It’s teeming with new art, new sound, re-imagined interactions, accessibility options, localization for many different languages, and even optional puzzle randomization. OPTIMIZED FOR IOS For M1 and M2 iOS devices such as the latest generations of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, players will find that the graphics settings of Myst Mobile default to “Epic” settings, which is the highest the graphics settings of Myst can possibly be set to on any platform. Explorers of Myst Mobile on M1 and M2 devices will be able to revel in the game’s beauty like never before on mobile! Playing Myst on the go is incredibly easy and accessible with Myst Mobile on iOS. Players will find a variety of input options to play the game, in the way that is most comfortable to them: gamepad, touch controls, keyboard and trackpad input from Smart & Magic Folios are all supported. SUPPORTED HARDWARE All iPhones and iPads with A12 Bionic chips (or M1) and above are supported. - iPhone XS (Sept. 2018) and above. - iPhone SE 2nd generation (April 2020) and above. - iPad Air 3rd generation (March 2019) and above. - iPad Mini 5th generation (March 2019) and above. - iPad 8th generation (Sept. 2020) and above. - iPad Pro 4th generation (March 2020) and above.

Screenshots

Space Ace4 screens
Myst Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Myst Mobile at Free against Space Ace's $4.99. Myst Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (232 vs 39). Space Ace's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads and device support 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

Myst Mobile is free to download; Space Ace costs $4.99 up front. Myst Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Ace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Ace holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Myst Mobile has 232 ratings behind it against 39, 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 40% of Myst Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, Myst Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Ace versus Myst Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace AceMyst Mobile
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better3.9 (232 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better40.1% of reviews
Number of ratings39232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDragon's Lair LLCCyan Worlds

Customer experience

Space Ace

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.7%

Myst Mobile

All ratings232 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

Space Ace

From 39 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

Myst Mobile

From 232 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 👍 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Smooth controls with customization options
  • 🎶 Nostalgic audio and music
  • 💡 Puzzle randomization feature

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating and interacting with small elements
  • 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤖 Subpar CGI replacement for original video cutscenes

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

Myst Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to enter codes in the cabin safe
  • Options menu auto-saves and exits unexpectedly
  • Graphical settings not saving between sessions
  • Audio issues on newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and other controllers
  • Implement node-based navigation like previous Myst versions
  • Provide an option to zoom in on text and interactive elements
  • Include the Rime Age from RealMyst as additional content
  • Add cloud save functionality for cross-device progress

In-app purchases

None

Space Ace

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Myst Mobile

One-time1
  • Myst Mobile Full Game$14.99

Questions

Is Space Ace free?
Space Ace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Myst Mobile free?
Myst Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Ace or Myst Mobile?
Space Ace is rated higher. Space Ace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Myst Mobile averages 3.9 from 232 ratings.
Do Space Ace or Myst Mobile have ads?
Neither Space Ace nor Myst Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Ace or Myst Mobile?
Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, and Myst Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Ace was updated on September 27, 2026 and Myst Mobile on September 15, 2026.

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