# Space Borders vs Galaxy Attack

The clearest difference is price: Galaxy Attack at Free against Space Borders's $1.99. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (656K vs 167). Space Borders's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 52%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Galaxy Attack is free to download; Space Borders costs $1.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Borders against 4.7 for Galaxy Attack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 656K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Space Borders's written reviews are positive against 52% of Galaxy Attack's.

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, Galaxy Attack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews) | **[4.7 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **656K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 166 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amasis Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/490625369) | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) |

## 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


### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Action, #79 Top Grossing · Action, #210 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Borders free?

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

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Galaxy Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 from 656K ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Galaxy Attack have ads?

Galaxy Attack shows ads; Space Borders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Borders or Galaxy Attack?

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, and Galaxy Attack every 5 days. Most recently, Space Borders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on October 22, 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.*