Comparison

Space Ace HD vs The Frostrune

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Ace HD

Relive a classic animated arcade adventure in stunning HD. Guide a hero to stop an evil villain from turning humanity into infants and save the planet. Engage in laser gun battles and navigate challenging environments to rescue a kidnapped companion.

Highlights
  • Classic animated arcade gameplay
  • Stunning HD visuals
  • Interactive direction pad controls
  • Laser gun combat
  • Heroic storyline
Features
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Now you can experience Don Bluth’s classic arcade game Space Ace, the follow up to the revolutionary Dragon’s Lair, in stunning HD! In Space Ace you play the heroic Ace who must stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth! Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet. Only two people have the courage and strength to stop Borf and save Earth: the beautiful Kimberly and the heroic Ace. But as they approach Borf’s stronghold, Ace is hit by the Infanto Ray, changing him into a child, and Kimberly is kidnapped by the evil madman. Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the Infanto Ray, rescue Kimberly and save the Earth. The fate of Earth is in your hands! This release of Don Bluth’s legendary animated arcade game features video transferred directly from the high definition film master, delivering the sharpest images and most vibrant colors ever – far better than the original laserdisc release. Simply press on the direction pad to guide Ace in the right direction or fire your laser gun and blast those aliens away. Don Bluth and his production teams are the creative genius behind such beloved classics as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail and Anastasia to name but a few. Pick up Space Ace HD today and show your friends how great your iPad can look!

About

The Frostrune

Explore a mysterious island inspired by Viking myth and legend. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover hidden relics, and unravel the secrets of a deserted settlement in this immersive point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Viking myth and legend inspired story
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Hand-painted art and soundtrack
  • Challenging environmental puzzles
  • Culturally and historically accurate Norse setting
  • Old Norse speech with subtitles
Features
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"The Frostrune is everything a classic point-and-click puzzler should be, and there's really not much else to be said. It's an utter joy to play through, and a genuine must-have for lovers of the genre." - 9/10, Pocket Gamer Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on ancient Norse culture and environments. Find yourself shipwrecked on an island after a summer storm. Nearby, a recently abandoned settlement shows signs that its inhabitants left in a panic. Surrounding the village is a dark, dense forest filled with ancient rune stones and burial mounds. Among them are hidden relics and other well-kept secrets that will bring you closer to solving the mysteries of the island. " The Frostrune speaks for itself and stands out amongst its competitors as a crowning achievement in the point & click genre. For those who enjoy playing Point-and-Clicks or those interested in Vikings or Norse lore, this is an experience well worth getting." - Matthew White, Opnoobs. 9/10 The Frostrune is made by game developers who are passionate about Norse culture and history. We have taken extra care to make The Frostrune as authentic and historically accurate as possible. KEY FEATURES Rich Story The Frostrune embraces the Nordic tradition of storytelling: One filled with magic, myth and wonder common in Viking lore. 2 - 5 hours of immersive gameplay. Hand-Painted Art Beautiful, hand-painted art and an original Viking age themed soundtrack bring the The Frostrune’s desolate Norse landscape to life. Challenging Puzzles Through exploring the rich environment, you will unravel the mystery of the deserted island. Use the objects that you collect to solve puzzles on your journey of discovery. Two to five hours of gameplay. Culturally & Historically Accurate An authentic Norse environment where elements from myths and folklore come alive. Old Norse speech with subtitles. All objects faithfully recreated from archaeological sources.

Screenshots

The Frostrune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Frostrune at 4.5 against Space Ace HD's 3.3. The Frostrune also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 12 months vs every 65 months). Space Ace HD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Ace HD costs $4.99 and The Frostrune $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Frostrune holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Frostrune has 215 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Space Ace HD's written reviews are positive against 70% of The Frostrune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Ace HD ships an update every 65 months, The Frostrune every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Space Ace HD versus The Frostrune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Ace HDThe Frostrune
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)4.5 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews70.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB663 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDragon's Lair LLCSnow Cannon Games

Customer experience

Space Ace HD

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative47.6%

The Frostrune

All ratings214 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral16.6%
Negative13.1%

Bugs and requests

Space Ace HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Frostrune

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • White bloom effect obscuring puzzles in spirit vision
  • Ice rune tablet visibility completely whited out
  • Hint scroll bar glitchy and non-functional
  • Game freezes or crashes during horse rune puzzle
  • Navigation controls unresponsive in certain areas
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  • Hotspots not always registering clicks
  • Game crashes after 2 minutes on some devices
  • Graphics rendering issues on different platforms

Requested features

10 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional chapters
  • Sequel or expansion content
  • Sound/music toggle option
  • Larger game environment
  • More puzzle variety and complexity
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  • Multi-step puzzle challenges
  • Soundtrack standalone option
  • Expanded backstory and lore
  • Full-screen scaling option
  • Skippable cutscenes

In-app purchases

None

Space Ace HD

No in-app purchases

None

The Frostrune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Ace HD free?
Space Ace HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Frostrune free?
The Frostrune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Ace HD or The Frostrune?
The Frostrune is rated higher. Space Ace HD averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while The Frostrune averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.
Do Space Ace HD or The Frostrune have ads?
Neither Space Ace HD nor The Frostrune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Ace HD or The Frostrune?
Space Ace HD ships an update every 65 months, and The Frostrune every 12 months. Most recently, Space Ace HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Frostrune on October 29, 2026.

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