# Space Agency vs Space Frontier

The clearest difference is price: Space Frontier at Free against Space Agency's $1.99. Space Frontier also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 740). Space Agency's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 47%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Space Frontier is free to download; Space Agency costs $1.99 up front. Space Agency sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Space Agency against 4.3 for Space Frontier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier has 14K ratings behind it against 740, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Space Agency's written reviews are positive against 47% of Space Frontier's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Agency | Space Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575/reviews)** | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 740 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nooleus](https://appshunter.io/developer/425879096) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Agency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Strategy, #196 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Design, construct, and launch your own rockets and satellites. Build a space station and explore the solar system in this challenging simulation game for aspiring astronauts.

**Highlights:** Build rockets, Launch satellites, Create a space station, Explore the solar system, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission 02 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 12 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 15 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 16 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transponder Module | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Quick Launches | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Quick Launches | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nooleus X Parts Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mission Free Unlock-All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock All Parts | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock Standard Parts | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Realistic space simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited parts and features in sandbox mode
- 🔒 Microtransactions for additional content
- 🐛 Difficulty with certain missions
- 🔒 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Sandbox mode parts not unlocking properly
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Glitches with certain rocket and station designs
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add space shuttle functionality
- Introduce astronauts and crew management
- Expand the solar system with more planets and moons
- Implement a more realistic orbital mechanics system
- Add multiplayer and co-op capabilities


### Space Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frontier/id1252963998)

Launch rockets to orbit and beyond to colonize Mars in this addictive physics game. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your rockets and compete for high scores. Easy to learn, but challenging to master, offering endless replayability.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Fun, fast physics, Easy to learn, hard to master, Colonize Mars, Earn in-game currency, Buy new rocket parts, Multiple rocket styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good for getting into rocket science
- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🚀 Excellent game
- 🚀 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game just slows down
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🤖 Ad takeover
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Doesn't save

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during launch causing rocket to explode
- Ads don't load properly
- Game freezes and lags
- Mute button doesn't work
- Coins from ads not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add more content
- Add more customization
- Add more levels
- Add more upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Agency free?

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

### Is Space Frontier free?

Space Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Agency or Space Frontier?

Space Agency is rated higher. Space Agency averages 4.4 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while Space Frontier averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.

### Do Space Agency or Space Frontier have ads?

Space Frontier shows ads; Space Agency does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Agency or Space Frontier?

Space Agency ships an update every 2 months, and Space Frontier every 2 months. Most recently, Space Agency was updated on September 22, 2026 and Space Frontier on September 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.*