Comparison

Space War GS vs Space Harrier

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

Head to head
About

Space War GS

Engage in a retro-style space arcade battle across multiple stages. Destroy waves of attacking aliens with innovative touch controls or an iCade controller. Experience fast-paced action and excellent soundtracks on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Retro-style space game
  • Supports Apple Watch Series 7
  • Multiple stages of gameplay
  • Innovative touch screen control
  • Supports iCade controller
  • Fast alien formations and attacks
Features
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Space War GS is the space arcade game for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch!  Fly through the space and destroy waves of attacking aliens! Be prepared for the final battle! • retro-style space game for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch! • multiple stages of continuous game play! • innovative touch screen control • supports iCade controller • fast full screen alien formations and attacks! • excellent soundtracks from Apple IIGS legend FTA! •• Reviews •• "Fun game! Give it a try, everyone." - No Quarter Podcast "This game is simply fantastic." - BriefMobile "I miss Galaxian. This has great graphics and action. I even play it with a stylus." - app review "My husband love this game - He really like this game, hew said is similar to a game he used to play when he was 10." - app review "Amazing app! I love it! You have to download this! Very fun and smooth!" - app review •• Special Thanks! •• • Olivier Goguel of FTA and Hameed for background image

About

Space Harrier

Features
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Blast off into arcade action… right on your wrist! Take flight as Earth’s best sky-rider in this fast-paced 3D shooter built exclusively for Apple Watch. Dodge trees, weave through columns, and take down waves of bizarre enemies as the world rushes toward you at insane speeds! • Smooth tilt-to-fly controls for immersive action • Rapid-fire blasting • Epic boss encounters • Infinite arcade challenge — how far can you get? • Nostalgic 80s arcade vibe, reimagined for modern wrist gaming Your mission: Survive the onslaught. Score big. Become a Harrier legend. The arcade classic spirit is alive — now you can play it anywhere, anytime. Strap in. Eyes up. Blast everything.

Screenshots

Space War GS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Harrier at $0.99 against Space War GS's $1.99. Space Harrier also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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 War GS costs $1.99 and Space Harrier $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Space War GS versus Space Harrier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace War GSSpace Harrier
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.3 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual GSJOhn Lyons

In-app purchases

None

Space War GS

No in-app purchases

None

Space Harrier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space War GS free?
Space War GS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Harrier free?
Space Harrier costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space War GS or Space Harrier have ads?
Neither Space War GS nor Space Harrier shows ads.

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