# Quintet vs Spaceship Builder

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintet | Spaceship Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 159 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AwesomeApps.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477976738) | [DR-Online Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743786912) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique co-op gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth cross-platform play
- 💡 Innovative sci-fi shooter with RP elements
- ✨ Great graphics and design
- 🤝 Excellent for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low player count
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❓ Difficult to understand without tutorial
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 📱 Poor performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Spaceship Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*