Comparison

Cows In Space vs Space Survivor

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

Head to head
About

Cows In Space

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
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In a failed galactic operation, the cows of earth have ended up FLOATING AROUND IN SPACE -- encapsulated in air bubbles. Brave space pilot, it's time to charge your jelly beam and get ready for an intergalactic mission to TELEPORT THE COWS back to earth! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Featured by APPLE, Sept 2009, as: - "New and Noteworthy" - "Hot New Games" GAME FEATURES: - 70 Challenges: From easy starting levels to trickier puzzles as your journey progress - A galactic mess: Tons of lost cows throughout the galaxy, waiting for you to save them! - Zero gravity environment: Use your beams to set things in motion - Improve your jelly shooting skills and aim for 3 STARS on all levels - Achievements to unlock - Spectacular, spacey soundtrack - Strange floating items: What are bouncers and toxic skulls doing in space? - Totally innovative, never-before-seen gameplay - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Space Survivor

Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Base building and expansion
  • Develop fighter jets
  • Combat mecha development
  • Strategic combat against aliens
  • Planet clearing missions
  • 3D graphics and interface
Features
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It is a great adventure of human. In 2044, the alien Zerg launched an attack on the solar system. Humans had no choice but to form a fleet to fight back...  As a survivor of the fleet, you shoulder the hope of mankind and start to build your own base step by step and develop fighter jets Beetles fight back against the Zerg. Use the surrounding resources to build your own base·Unlock different buildings to expand your base. Countless Zerg attacks, either win or dieDevelop a combat mecha to fight against Zerg· Further strengthen and transform the mecha to gain powerful power. Clear one Zerg planet after another, finally destroy the enemy and win the war. -Exquisite 3D model -Exquisite game interface -Delicate, smooth and fun game experience Hope all survivors have fun on games, defeat Zergs swarm, win your glory!

Screenshots

Cows In Space3 screens
Space Survivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cows In Space and Space Survivor both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Cows In Space's written reviews are positive against 24% of Space Survivor's. Cows In Space also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Space Survivor's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On rating 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

Space Survivor is free to download; Cows In Space costs $1.99 up front. Space Survivor sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cows In Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cows In Space against 4.8 for Space Survivor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Survivor has 2.9K 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 24% of Space Survivor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cows In Space ships an update every 9 months, Space Survivor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cows In Space versus Space Survivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCows In SpaceSpace Survivor
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (43 ratings)4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings432.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB333 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesGemini Network

Customer experience

Cows In Space

All ratings42 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative3.4%

Space Survivor

All ratings2,900 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral22.0%
Negative54.2%

Bugs and requests

Cows In Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Space Survivor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Countdown timers not working correctly
  • Connectivity issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Progression blocked at certain levels
  • Rewards and resources not being awarded properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Improved progression system
  • Customization options
  • Better performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Cows In Space

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Space Survivor

One-time13
  • 100 gems$0.99
  • Pursue Victory 1$0.99
  • Novice package$1.99
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  • Expert package$2.99
  • Premium package$3.99
  • 500 gems$3.99
  • Remove AD$5.99
  • Master package$6.99
  • Growth fund$6.99
  • 1400 gems$9.99
  • Super Monthly Card$9.99
  • Growth fund$19.99
  • Permanent card$19.99

Questions

Is Cows In Space free?
Cows In Space costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Survivor free?
Space Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cows In Space or Space Survivor?
Space Survivor is rated higher. Cows In Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Space Survivor averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Cows In Space or Space Survivor have ads?
Space Survivor shows ads; Cows In Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Cows In Space or Space Survivor?
Cows In Space ships an update every 9 months, and Space Survivor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cows In Space was updated on October 29, 2026 and Space Survivor on October 27, 2026.

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