# Space Agency vs Crash Dive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crash Dive at none against Space Agency's 11. Crash Dive also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Space Agency's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and ratings volume (740 vs 104). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Agency costs $1.99 and Crash Dive $3.99 up front. Space Agency sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Crash Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Space Agency against 4.3 for Crash Dive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Agency has 740 ratings behind it against 104, 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 78% of Crash Dive's.

Space Agency ships an update every 2 months, Crash Dive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Agency | Crash Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575/reviews)** | [4.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-dive/id884516166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **740** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nooleus](https://appshunter.io/developer/425879096) | [Panic Ensues Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/884516169) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Agency

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Strategy, #185 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


### Crash Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-dive/id884516166)

Experience WWII submarine warfare on your iPad. Command a U-boat, hunt enemy convoys with torpedoes or deck guns, and evade escorts using stealth and decoys. Enjoy tactical combat with multiple play styles and replayability.

**Highlights:** Tactical submarine combat, Stealth and offense options, Day/night attack gameplay, Location-based damage/repair, Random encounter generator, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay
- 💯 Best submarine game on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Unrealistic gameplay mechanics
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy AI
- 💰 Expensive for the content
- 🚫 No campaign or progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Steering issues after updates
- Leaderboard not working properly
- Crashes on certain devices
- Speed control bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose different submarines
- More varied mission types and objectives
- Multiplayer or cooperative gameplay
- Improved damage modeling and realism
- Customization options for the submarine


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Agency free?

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

### Is Crash Dive free?

Crash Dive costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Agency or Crash Dive?

Space Agency is rated higher. Space Agency averages 4.4 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while Crash Dive averages 4.3 from 104 ratings.

### Do Space Agency or Crash Dive have ads?

Neither Space Agency nor Crash Dive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Agency or Crash Dive?

Space Agency ships an update every 2 months, and Crash Dive monthly. Most recently, Space Agency was updated on October 17, 2026 and Crash Dive on October 15, 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.*