# Space Borders vs Blokshot Evolution

The clearest difference is price: Blokshot Evolution at Free against Space Borders's $1.99. Blokshot Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Space Borders's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Blokshot Evolution is free to download; Space Borders costs $1.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blokshot Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Borders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Borders has 167 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Space Borders's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blokshot Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, Blokshot Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Blokshot Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blokshot-evolution/id1460409956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amasis Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/490625369) | [Player1games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040547964) |

## 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


### Blokshot Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blokshot-evolution/id1460409956)

Experience a skill-based arcade action game with a futuristic, geometric theme. Blast through challenges, enjoy classic gameplay, and compete with friends in a new multiplayer mode. Perfect for those who love retro-style action titles.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade action, Futuristic geometric visuals, Classic gameplay, Touchscreen optimized, Multiplayer mode, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads  $0.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads  $1.99 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Borders free?

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

### Is Blokshot Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Blokshot Evolution?

Space Borders is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Blokshot Evolution averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Blokshot Evolution have ads?

Blokshot Evolution shows ads; Space Borders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Borders or Blokshot Evolution?

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, and Blokshot Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Borders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blokshot Evolution on October 2, 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.*