# Cows In Space vs Space Arena

The clearest difference is price: Space Arena at Free against Cows In Space's $1.99. Space Arena also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 43). Cows In Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Arena is free to download; Cows In Space costs $1.99 up front. Space Arena sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cows In Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cows In Space against 4.7 for Space Arena. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Arena has 18K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cows In Space's written reviews are positive against 54% of Space Arena's.

Cows In Space ships an update every 9 months, Space Arena monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cows In Space | Space Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cows-in-space/id330159662/reviews)** | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Cows In Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cows-in-space/id330159662)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Pilot a spaceship through space to rescue cows trapped in air bubbles. Use your jelly beam to teleport them back to Earth across 70 challenging levels. Master zero gravity physics and aim for perfect scores in this unique intergalactic mission.

**Highlights:** 70 challenging levels, Zero gravity physics puzzles, Jelly beam teleportation, Unlockable achievements, Spacey soundtrack, Innovative gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-arena-construct-and-fight/id1134614037)

Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay, Unlockable spaceship blueprints, Masses of building modules, Beautiful space battles, Multiplayer ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celestium Bundle #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive special pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ship Wing + Bonus | $5.19 | one-time |
| Age Eagle ship | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super good offer | $7.49 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pirates special offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Destroyer Vega Ship | $15.99 | one-time |
| Celestium Bundle #3 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique ship building mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Potential for strategy and customization
- 🚀 Decent progression without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Matchmaking issues and unbalanced opponents
- ⏱️ Excessive repair times and waiting
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements and expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Inconsistent ship behavior and AI
- 🔍 Lack of visual feedback during battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and account data loss issues
- Glitches with daily challenges and rewards
- Incorrect or misleading in-app purchase offers

**Requested features**

- Add visual combat animations
- Improve matchmaking and ship balancing
- Reduce repair times or add alternative progression
- Allow ship rotation and more customization options
- Implement a sandbox mode for testing builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cows In Space free?

Cows In Space costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Arena free?

Space Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cows In Space or Space Arena?

Cows In Space is rated higher. Cows In Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Space Arena averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Cows In Space or Space Arena have ads?

Space Arena shows ads; Cows In Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cows In Space or Space Arena?

Cows In Space ships an update every 9 months, and Space Arena monthly. Most recently, Cows In Space was updated on November 7, 2026 and Space Arena on November 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.*