# Space Borders vs Gunbrick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gunbrick at none against Space Borders's 1. Gunbrick also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Space Borders's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Borders costs $1.99 and Gunbrick $5.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gunbrick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Borders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Borders has 167 ratings behind it against 15, 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 58% of Gunbrick's.

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, Gunbrick every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Gunbrick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbrick/id757864890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 368 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amasis Brauch](https://appshunter.io/developer/490625369) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## 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


### Gunbrick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbrick/id757864890)

Engage in a unique action-packed puzzle platformer where you control a vehicle with a gun on one side and a shield on the other. Battle cube-based enemies through diverse locations with casual swipe controls. Features include epic boss fights and unlockable achievements.

**Highlights:** Gun and shield vehicle mechanics, Action-packed puzzle platforming, Wasteland mutant and cube enemy battles, Three unique world locations, Epic boss fights, Casual swipe and tap controls, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and soundtrack
- 💡 Clever puzzle mechanics
- 🕹️ Tight and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Short length/lack of content
- 🕹️ Frustrating control scheme at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels or devices
- Freezing or loading issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or customization
- Virtual button controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Borders free?

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

### Is Gunbrick free?

Gunbrick costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Gunbrick?

Space Borders is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Gunbrick averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Gunbrick have ads?

Neither Space Borders nor Gunbrick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Borders or Gunbrick?

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, and Gunbrick every 29 months. Most recently, Space Borders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gunbrick on October 14, 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.*