# Space Borders vs Super Space Battles III

The clearest difference is price: Super Space Battles III at Free against Space Borders's $1.99. Super Space Battles III also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Space Borders's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (91% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Super Space Battles III is free to download; Space Borders costs $1.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Space Battles III asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Borders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Borders has 167 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Space Borders's written reviews are positive against 50% of Super Space Battles III's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Super Space Battles III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-space-battles-iii/id1084707084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amasis Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/490625369) | [Texas PFCG Aplicativos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/593189652) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Borders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226)

Command a fleet of starships in a real-time strategy war against hostile aliens. Build your armada, harvest resources, and use tactical formations and superweapons to protect Earth and its colonies from annihilation.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Build and customize fleet (15 ship types), Resource harvesting and upgrades, Tactical ship formations, Superweapons and special powers, Campaign, Survival, and Sandbox modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conquest Mode | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent RTS gameplay mechanics
- 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- 🎨 Charming 2D graphics and visual style
- ⚙️ Deep fleet customization options
- 📱 Works smoothly on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during missions
- 💾 No save/checkpoint system for long missions
- 🎨 Cartoony graphics in newer versions
- 🤖 Poor AI behavior
- ⏱️ Missions are very long without breaks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-mission with no progress recovery
- Save file corruption and rollback after updates
- Mission failure without clear cause or visibility
- Resource disappearance between campaign episodes
- Harvester ships launching into enemy fire

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or online gameplay
- Sequel or major expansion
- Additional campaign missions and episodes
- More ship types and varieties
- More turret and weapon options


### Super Space Battles III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-space-battles-iii/id1084707084)

Engage in intense multiplayer spaceship battles to save the galaxy. Build your army and strategically push towards the enemy mothership, creating the optimal unit composition to overcome your opponents in this fast-paced arena game.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battle arena, Save the galaxy, Create your army, Push to enemy mothership, Strategic unit composition, Fast-paced gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Borders free?

Space Borders costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Super Space Battles III free?

Super Space Battles III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Super Space Battles III?

Space Borders is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Super Space Battles III averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Super Space Battles III have ads?

Neither Space Borders nor Super Space Battles III shows ads.

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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.*