# Cows In Space vs Space Survivor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cows In Space | Space Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cows-in-space/id330159662/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Gemini Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627439216) |

## What reviewers say

### Cows In Space

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

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 Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pursue Victory 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent card | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Offline progress
- 🔒 Facebook login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🔍 Progression issues
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved progression system
- Customization options
- Better performance and stability


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