Comparison

Sugarplum Dash vs Rocks In Space

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

Head to head
About

Sugarplum Dash

Embark on a festive rhythm-based adventure through a holiday world. Collect musical notes by tapping in time with the music, utilize power-ups, and dash through enchanting levels. Enjoy simple controls and charming visuals.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based running gameplay
  • Power-up selection
  • One-touch controls
  • Short, replayable levels
  • Offline play
  • Festive art and music
Currently charting
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Explore a cozy holiday world inspired by The Nutcracker. Collect musical notes in time with the Sugar Plum Fairy, choose powers, wear fun hats, and dash through magical levels in this unique rhythm platformer. Enjoy simple one touch controls, short replayable stages, and charming festive art and music. • Rhythm based running • Choose power-ups • All hats available from the start • Short replayable levels • One touch controls • Play offline • No in-app purchases or data collected

About

Rocks In Space

Features
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You’ve enter the Recruitment Office for Rocks In Space, a retro-inspired space shooter — completely free with no ads and no in-app purchases! Save the world from a never-ending barrage of enemies ! They are coming, they are limitless in number and WE NEED YOU TO SAVE US! If you are a fan of CLASSIC GAMING - WITHOUT ADS, MTX OR ALL THOSE INTERUPTIONS - THIS GAME IS FOR YOU! Enjoy the freedom of space battles with unlockable upgrades, one time powerups and 4 different style of ships to unlock ! Everything is done by you ! No waiting, no special crystals or gold just ... That's right — Rocks. In. Space. HOW TO PLAY -Select Career Mode -Tap To Shoot, Drag To Move -Destroy As Many Rocks & Enemy Ships As Possible -Watch Out For The Carrier Ships! -Use Destroyed Rocks & Enemy Ships To Upgrade Your SHIP! -REPEAT ENDLESSLY ! THE ENEMY WILL NEVER STOP! Training Mode (Also in Lite Version!) -Tap Training Mode -Select Your Difficulty ! -Destroy All Targets Within The Time Limit! -BEAT ALL THREE DIFFICULTIES TO UNLOCK ROCK MODE ! Free to Play Offline Play No Ads No Microtransactions 100% Arcade Action It sounds simple… but at this remote station, any real attack would be overwhelming. If that happens, it’s all on you. That's why we built this custom training mode to train new recruits. The battle is never ending, the enemy is countless in number and the world all hangs in the balance. We have your ship ready to go, join us now and save the world! Features -Unlock 41 achievements via Game Center integration! -Compete on Gamer Center leaderboards and earn your spot at the top! -Classic arcade-style space shooter gameplay! -Collect resources from destroyed rocks and ships to upgrade your weapons and ship. -Every run is different — great replay value for casual and hardcore players. -Complete Gaming – no ads, no microtransactions, just classic indie fun. -Perfect for fans of retro arcade shooters, offline space games, or anyone who loves a quick challenge. Download Rocks In Space now and suit up — the base needs you!

Screenshots

Sugarplum Dash4 screens
Rocks In Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rocks In Space at weekly against Sugarplum Dash's every 158 months. Rocks In Space also leads on price ($0.49 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Sugarplum Dash's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Sugarplum Dash costs $1.99 and Rocks In Space $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sugarplum Dash ships an update every 158 months, Rocks In Space weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Sugarplum Dash versus Rocks In Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugarplum DashRocks In Space
Price$1.99$0.49 — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 158 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB111 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRobert KabweT's Gaming Emporium

In-app purchases

None

Sugarplum Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Rocks In Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sugarplum Dash free?
Sugarplum Dash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocks In Space free?
Rocks In Space costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sugarplum Dash or Rocks In Space have ads?
Neither Sugarplum Dash nor Rocks In Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sugarplum Dash or Rocks In Space?
Sugarplum Dash ships an update every 158 months, and Rocks In Space weekly. Most recently, Sugarplum Dash was updated on November 10, 2026 and Rocks In Space on October 28, 2026.

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