# Space Borders vs Torpedo Strike

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Borders at 91% against Torpedo Strike's 55%. Space Borders also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Torpedo Strike's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Borders costs $1.99 and Torpedo Strike $1.99 up front. Space Borders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Torpedo Strike 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 9, 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 55% of Torpedo Strike's.

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, Torpedo Strike every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Borders | Torpedo Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torpedo-strike/id811683748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 166 MB | 119 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) | [QED Gaming PTY. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/441029909) |

## 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


### Torpedo Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torpedo-strike/id811683748)

Command a submarine in this fast-paced arcade action game. Launch torpedoes and use your deck cannon to sink enemy warships, mines, and flares to survive waves of attacks. Compete for high scores and rise through the ranks.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D graphics, 6 types of enemy ships, Day and night cycle combat, Deploy mines and flares, 8-tube torpedo system, Deck cannon with 2 aiming modes, Bluetooth controller support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Continue Level Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Continue Level credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Borders free?

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

### Is Torpedo Strike free?

Torpedo Strike costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Borders or Torpedo Strike?

Space Borders is rated higher. Space Borders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Torpedo Strike averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Space Borders or Torpedo Strike have ads?

Neither Space Borders nor Torpedo Strike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Borders or Torpedo Strike?

Space Borders ships an update every 2 months, and Torpedo Strike every 10 months. Most recently, Space Borders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Torpedo Strike 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.*