Comparison

Space Ace vs Tomb Raider™

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
Currently charting
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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

Tomb Raider™

Embark on an epic adventure as a young Lara Croft, shipwrecked and forced to survive on a mysterious island. Explore ancient ruins, solve riddles, and battle enemies to uncover the island's secrets and become a legend. The complete game experience is expertly adapted for mobile, offering various control options and bonus content.

Highlights
  • Complete AAA adventure on mobile
  • Exploration and intense firefights
  • Puzzles and Challenge Tombs
  • Skill unlocking and crafting
  • Discover lost relics and scrolls
  • Includes 12 DLC packs
  • Gyroscopic motion-aim support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Before there was the Tomb Raider, there was Lara Croft; twenty-one years old and shipwrecked on her first archaeological expedition. To escape the mysterious isle of Yamatai, she must push far beyond her limits, leave innocence behind and be reborn a legend. Explore Yamatai’s ancient ruins, unlock its riddles and fight for survival against its murderous inhabitants. Tomb Raider for iOS is the complete adventure, expertly adapted for mobile. Play it your way, whether using intuitive touchscreen controls, mouse & keyboard, or your favourite gamepad. TOMB RAIDER COMPLETE AND UNCUT Lara’s first AAA outing on iOS arrives without compromise — packed with exploration, intense firefights, puzzles and Challenge Tombs. OVERCOME THE ODDS Unlock skills, hunt for materials, and craft equipment to take Lara from desperate survivor to master adventurer. UNCOVER A LOST KINGDOM Discover lost relics and ancient scrolls to unravel the mysteries of Yamatai and the cultists who prowl its depths. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT Tomb Raider for iOS comes with 12 DLC packs, including Skills, Weapon Upgrades and a variety of skins for Lara, plus a bonus Challenge Tomb. TAILORED TO iOS Includes gyroscopic motion-aim on supported devices, as well as optimisation presets for improved performance or visuals. === Tomb Raider requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XS / XS Max and later • iPhone SE - 3rd Generation (2022) • iPhone Air Supported iPads: • iPad - 10th Generation (2022) and later • iPad mini - 6th Generation (2021) and later • iPad Air - 4th Generation (2020) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, EIDOS, and the EIDOS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive Corp. group of companies. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Rated 18+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

Screenshots

Space Ace4 screens
Tomb Raider™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Ace at $4.99 against Tomb Raider™'s $19.99. Space Ace also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Tomb Raider™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 Tomb Raider™ $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tomb Raider™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomb Raider™ has 820 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 89% of Tomb Raider™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, Tomb Raider™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Space Ace versus Tomb Raider™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace AceTomb Raider™
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (40 ratings)4.8 (820 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40820 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#135#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB3.5 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDragon's Lair LLCFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Space Ace

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

Tomb Raider™

All ratings695 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.2%

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

Tomb Raider™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Ace

No in-app purchases

None

Tomb Raider™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Ace free?
Space Ace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tomb Raider™ free?
Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Ace or Tomb Raider™?
Tomb Raider™ is rated higher. Space Ace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Tomb Raider™ averages 4.8 from 820 ratings.
Do Space Ace or Tomb Raider™ have ads?
Neither Space Ace nor Tomb Raider™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Ace or Tomb Raider™?
Space Ace ships an update every 6 months, and Tomb Raider™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Space Ace was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tomb Raider™ on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Space Ace or Tomb Raider™?
Space Ace currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Tomb Raider™ at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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