# Supernova 2012 vs Save the Spaceman

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Spaceman at 5.0 against Supernova 2012's 3.6. Save the Spaceman also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Supernova 2012's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Save the Spaceman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernova 2012 has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Supernova 2012's written reviews are positive against 100% of Save the Spaceman's.

Supernova 2012 ships an update fortnightly, Save the Spaceman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supernova 2012 | Save the Spaceman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-2012/id494537913/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [U-Play Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/436781841) | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) |

## What reviewers say

### Supernova 2012

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-2012/id494537913)

Embark on a thrilling space adventure to protect Earth from a cosmic prophecy. Navigate through a hazardous galaxy, dodging celestial bodies and obstacles for as long as possible. Compete with friends to achieve the highest survival time.

**Highlights:** Space survival gameplay, Dodge planets, meteors, and comets, Easy-to-use controls, Compete with friends, Save Earth from prophecy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

Protect an astronaut from falling debris by strategically hitting objects away. The longer you keep the astronaut safe, the higher your score. Customize your astronaut's appearance for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Hit falling objects, Save astronaut, Score multiplier, Astronaut customization, Asteroid and rock debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supernova 2012 free?

Supernova 2012 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Supernova 2012 or Save the Spaceman?

Save the Spaceman is rated higher. Supernova 2012 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Save the Spaceman averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Supernova 2012 or Save the Spaceman have ads?

Save the Spaceman shows ads; Supernova 2012 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supernova 2012 or Save the Spaceman?

Supernova 2012 ships an update fortnightly, and Save the Spaceman every 7 months. Most recently, Supernova 2012 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Save the Spaceman on October 3, 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.*