Space Ace HD vs Kaptain Brawe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic animated arcade gameplay
- Stunning HD visuals
- Interactive direction pad controls
- Laser gun combat
- Heroic storyline
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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!
Kaptain Brawe
Embark on a humorous, steampunk-inspired point-and-click adventure across four planets. Solve puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and interact with unique characters as you play as multiple protagonists. Enjoy a story-driven experience with hand-drawn art and witty dialogue.
- Classic point-and-click gameplay
- Three playable characters
- Built-in hint mode
- Four distinct planets
- Fully dubbed in English and German
- Offline play
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Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colourful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens). This authentic point-and-click experience blends classic adventure gameplay with modern conveniences: touch-friendly controls, hint mode for casual players, and richly hand-drawn scenes. Expect witty dialogues, brain-teasing inventory puzzles, and story-driven fun packed with humor. Who this is for: fans of Monkey Island, Vampire Story, Broken Sword or anyone who loves story-led puzzle adventures. Whether you're new to the genre or a seasoned adventure gamer, Kaptain Brawe offers a warm, comedic ride through space-age conspiracy. WHAT AWAITS YOU: • Classic point-and-click adventure game-play adapted for touchscreens • Three playable characters with unique scenes and dialogue. • Built-in hint mode and casual difficulty for less frustration. • Four distinct planets full of puzzles, NPCs and secrets. • Fully dubbed in English and German! • Hand-drawn art, humorous writing, and an old-school adventure vibe. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning UHD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • A hidden-object puzzle adventure with a rich story • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Free to try Try for free, then unlock the full game for the entire mystery — no distractions, just adventure! FEATURES • Takes you back to the GOLDEN TIME OF ADVENTURE GAMES • TRUE and AUTHENTIC point n' click adventure game • REVEAL the great conspiracy of Space Age • EXPLORE 4 colorful worlds and planets • FOLLOW the bread-crumbs to solve the case • MEET the space pirates, Interstellar government, secret agents and more • TRAVEL to 40 exciting locations • FIND items, combine them and use them in your investigation • SOLVE brain-teasing puzzles and mini-games • 3 DIFFERENT characters to play with: Brawe, Luna and Danny • EARN achievements • DIFFICULTY MODES: casual and adventurer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kaptain Brawe at Free against Space Ace HD's $4.99. Kaptain Brawe also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 65 months). Space Ace HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume and ads 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
Kaptain Brawe is free to download; Space Ace HD costs $4.99 up front. Kaptain Brawe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Ace HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kaptain Brawe holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Space Ace HD's written reviews are positive against 46% of Kaptain Brawe's.
Space Ace HD ships an update every 65 months, Kaptain Brawe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Ace HD | Kaptain Brawe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (13 ratings) | 4.4 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 65 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.1 GB | 750 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dragon's Lair LLC | Fortune Cookie d.o.o. |
Customer experience
Space Ace HD
Kaptain Brawe
In-app purchases
Space Ace HD
No in-app purchases
Kaptain Brawe
- Full Game Unlock$5.99
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