# theCHIVE vs Computer Space Remade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Computer Space Remade at 100% against theCHIVE's 21%. Computer Space Remade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). theCHIVE's advantage is ratings volume (168K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Computer Space Remade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Computer Space Remade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of theCHIVE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Computer Space Remade's.

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, Computer Space Remade every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | Computer Space Remade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-space-remade/id6762057724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 45 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Catenary Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892700859) |

## What reviewers say

### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


### Computer Space Remade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-space-remade/id6762057724)

Experience the groundbreaking 1971 arcade classic reimagined for mobile. Pilot your ship through escalating enemy waves, collect power-ups, and aim for the top of the global leaderboards. This faithful recreation offers authentic controls and sound design for an immersive retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Inertia-based ship controls, Escalating enemy waves, Astronaut power-ups, Hyperspace emergency escape, Global leaderboards, Synthesized arcade sound

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising Between Games | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is Computer Space Remade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or Computer Space Remade?

Computer Space Remade is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Computer Space Remade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or Computer Space Remade have ads?

Both theCHIVE and Computer Space Remade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or Computer Space Remade?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Computer Space Remade every 9 days. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Computer Space Remade on October 6, 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.*