Comparison

Quintet vs Spaceship Builder

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

Head to head
About

Quintet

Experience the thrill of commanding a spaceship with friends in this cooperative multiplayer game. Players take on distinct roles, from Captain to Engineer, to navigate and survive the challenges of space. Success hinges on seamless teamwork and communication.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer spaceship control
  • Five distinct player roles
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • Cross-platform play (desktop, laptop, iPad)
  • Single, two, three, and four-player ships available
  • Play with or against other player ships
Features
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You've always dreamed of shouting "Fire the torpedos! More power to the shields!" I have too, and this is why I built Quintet. Quintet is a multiplayer space game where players work harmoniously to control the same ship. There are 5 roles: Captain, Helm, Tactical, Engineering and Science. How successful you are will depend on how well you all work together. Quintet is especially fun to play in the same room with friends. Don't be shy about playing out your roles in person and using strange accents. There are also one, two, three and four player ships available. Other Great Features: * Desktops, Laptops, and iPads can all play together on the same ship. * Players ships can play with or against other player ships. Note: * Gameplay requires an Internet connection. * Quintet is graphics intense! Runs best on iPhone5 or iPad 2 and up!

About

Spaceship Builder

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

Highlights
  • Engineer and customize spaceships
  • Unlock advanced technologies
  • Master manual space combat
  • Earn and upgrade ship systems
  • Explore diverse space sectors
Features
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Spaceship Builder: Your Gateway to Galactic Adventure! Take control of your destiny in the vast expanse of space. As a novice cadet in the Empire's fleet, you'll embark on an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary spaceship commander. Key Features: - Engineer Your Dream Spaceship Start with limited resources and gradually build your way to the stars. Design and construct your spaceship from the ground up, customizing every aspect to suit your playstyle. - Unlock Advanced Technologies Progress through an extensive tech tree, unlocking cutting-edge parts and systems to enhance your ship's capabilities. Each discovery brings you closer to crafting the ultimate vessel. - Master Space Combat Take full control of your ship in intense, manual battles. Prove your worth as a pilot by outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents in thrilling space dogfights. - Earn and Upgrade Collect valuable Empire Credits through epic battles and daring missions. Use your hard-earned rewards to upgrade resource limits, improve ship systems, and unlock new technologies. - Explore the Cosmos Navigate through treacherous space sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Your decisions and piloting skills will determine your fate in this vast, unforgiving universe. From precise shooting to strategic ship building, every moment in Spaceship Builder is packed with excitement and challenge. Will you rise through the ranks to become the Empire's finest pilot? Your adventure in space awaits! https://www.spaceship-builder.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Quintet2 screens
Spaceship Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spaceship Builder at 4.5 against Quintet's 3.9. Quintet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Quintet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spaceship Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Quintet's written reviews are positive against 87% of Spaceship Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quintet versus Spaceship Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuintetSpaceship Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2024 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB546 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAwesomeApps.comDR-Online Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Quintet

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.9%

Spaceship Builder

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

Quintet

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Game fades to black and hangs
  • Black screen on iPhone 6/6+
  • Doesn't work after iOS updates
  • Laser repeats countdown
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  • Frame rate issues on certain devices
  • UI issues and controls pushed off-screen on older devices
  • Game doesn't load
  • Black screen after ship creation
  • Doesn't work since PC/Mac version update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add cargo and ship upgrades
  • Allow saving multiple ships
  • Add a first-person mode in future installments
  • Make the 'trio' feature available for more levels
  • Add more optimization for iPhones
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  • Option to invert X-axis for helm control
  • Add 3D direction to targeting arrow
  • More games like this

Spaceship Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Quintet

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

Spaceship Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Imperial Privilege$3.991 Month
One-time26
  • 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$0.99
  • 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$0.99
  • 300 Gold Pack$0.99
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  • 1500 credits pack$0.99
  • 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$1.99
  • 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$1.99
  • 700 Gold Pack$1.99
  • 5000 credits pack$1.99
  • 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$3.99
  • 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$3.99
  • 1500 Gold Pack$3.99
  • 15000 credits pack$4.99
  • Remove obligatory ads$6.99
  • 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$7.99
  • 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$7.99
  • 35000 credits pack$7.99
  • 3500 Gold Pack$9.99
  • 500 hangar resources$9.99
  • Sandbox Unlock$12.99
  • 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$19.99
  • 8000 Gold Pack$22.99
  • 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$22.99
  • 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$39.99
  • 2500 hangar resources$39.99
  • 17000 Gold Pack$44.99
  • 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$44.99

Questions

Is Quintet free?
Quintet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spaceship Builder free?
Spaceship Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quintet or Spaceship Builder?
Spaceship Builder is rated higher. Quintet averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Spaceship Builder averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Quintet or Spaceship Builder have ads?
Spaceship Builder shows ads; Quintet does not.
Which is updated more often, Quintet or Spaceship Builder?
Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spaceship Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quintet was updated on October 6, 2026 and Spaceship Builder on October 6, 2026.

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