Comparison

Space Harvest vs Raider

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

Head to head
About

Space Harvest

Embark on a retro-inspired real-time strategy adventure across the galaxy. Explore uncharted asteroids, harness mutant mushroom power, and invest in futuristic technology to secure new mushroom supplies. Compete against quirky opponents in this visually appealing space exploration game.

Highlights
  • Galactic fortune making
  • Explore uncharted asteroids
  • Harness mutant mushroom power
  • Invest in space-age technology
  • Compete against 5 opponents
  • Retro graphics and sound
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Crazy retro real-time strategy, now updated for modern devices! From the App Store reviews: "Best RTS on iPod - After being disappointed with many rts games on the iPod, this game finally did things right." "One of the most awesome RTS games" "Fun RTS...Don't think about buying it - BUY IT! Its Excellent!" "Fantastic RTS Game...They really packed a full RTS with a cool style into a little app" "If you like RTS games and you're looking for visual candy, this game satisfies both." -- "...packs a hell of a punch with its solid mechanics and beautiful design" - AppSpy 4/5 PocketGamer - 7 / 10 -- The year is 2314. When a tiny asteroid falls to earth in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it brings with it a MYSTERIOUS ALIEN VIRUS. Over the next few months, farmers and scientists around the world begin to notice a curious phenomenon - mushrooms are turning black, and dying! As world mushroom stocks run low, stock markets plummet, and governments appeal for calm as protests become riots. Now, a cabal of the world's most powerful restaurateurs meet in secret. Their goal - to create a private space programme to seek out new supplies of mushrooms, wherever they may be found! Features: * Make your fortune at the edge of the galaxy! * Explore uncharted asteroids with oddly geometric shapes! * Investigate strange volcanic activity and harness the power of huge mutant mushrooms! * Invest in the latest space-age technology, including Energy Saving Lightbulbs and the GIANT SPACE DEATH LASER! * Compete against 5 bonkers opponents! * Fun retro graphics! * Awesome positional sound effects! * 9 fun (but challenging) maps!

About

Raider

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers
  • Ever-changing cavern levels
  • Crystal collection for high scores
  • Weapon power-ups
  • Infiltrate enemy installations
Features
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Master your piloting skills as you manoeuvre through a labyrinth of caverns where danger lurks around every corner. Infiltrate a Xeronium mining installation and cut off supply lines before the corrupt BeamGen corporation invades the galaxy. But be warned, enemy drones are out in full force. Remain on high alert as you explore the Vensella cavern system, test your skills in epic space battles and destroy the reactor core! Do you have the skills to be a pilot of RAIDER? Key Features: • TURBO-CHARGED PILOTING. Simultaneously evade incoming fire, navigate hazardous terrain and take on an onslaught of enemies. • EVER-CHANGING LEVELS. Explore a constantly changing map with each playthrough, allowing for a new challenge every time! • SMASH YOUR HIGH SCORE. Gather as many crystals as possible to be the best pilot in the galaxy. • POWER UP YOUR WEAPONS. Use weapon pads to enhance your tactical defences as you battle the BeamGen drones!

Screenshots

Space Harvest4 screens
Raider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Raider at free against Space Harvest's paid. Raider also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Space Harvest's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 27) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Raider holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Harvest has 268 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Space Harvest's written reviews are positive against 78% of Raider's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Harvest ships an update every 2 months, Raider every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Space Harvest versus Raider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace HarvestRaider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (268 ratings)4.4 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB521 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAll-Seeing InteractiveAmir Lari

Customer experience

Space Harvest

All ratings270 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative6.5%

Raider

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Space Harvest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Pathfinding issues
  • Placement bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Skirmish/sandbox mode
  • Difficulty settings
  • More levels/content
  • Unit upgrades/customization

Raider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Harvest

No in-app purchases

None

Raider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Harvest free?
Space Harvest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raider free?
Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Harvest or Raider?
Raider is rated higher. Space Harvest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Raider averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.
Do Space Harvest or Raider have ads?
Neither Space Harvest nor Raider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Harvest or Raider?
Space Harvest ships an update every 2 months, and Raider every 9 days. Most recently, Space Harvest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Raider on October 24, 2026.

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