Comparison

Sidius Nova vs Space Menace

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

Head to head
About

Sidius Nova

Lead your species to survival after a homeworld destruction. Collect resources, build ships, and engage in epic space battles. Choose to play as humans or an alien armada, unlocking new ships and strategies as you conquer galaxies.

Highlights
  • Resource collection
  • Ship building
  • Epic space battles
  • Playable factions (humans/aliens)
  • Unlockable ships
  • Galactic conquest
Features
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by Stefan Schmitt and Ben Jelter -YOUR HOMEWORLD HAS BEEN DESTROYED- Your remaining motherships are the only way to guarantee the survival of your species. Collect resources to build ships for epic space battles. "has the same 'one more turn oh god one more turn' hook that its grander siblings on the PC have" -KOTAKU Also featured on Space Sector! HOURS OF STRATEGIC DEEP SPACE GAMEPLAY Sidius Nova is a strategy game designed from the ground up to provide a deep and satisfying experience on your iOS device. PICK A SIDE Play as the last humans alive or an alien armada. UNLOCKABLE SHIPS Earn new ships as you play! Conquer entire galaxies and expand your fleet by researching new units. New units dramatically expand the gameplay by offering new defensive and offensive strategies. Follow @sidiusnova on twitter to find out more and give us feedback!

About

Space Menace

Command your own fleet in this sci-fi strategy game. Manage resources, engage in tactical battles, and make critical decisions to shape the galaxy's fate. Rise from a single ship to a galactic force.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Fleet customization and management
  • Resource management
  • Tactical space battles
  • Multiple progression paths
  • Faction interaction
Features
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Space Menace is an epic sci-fi space RTS and battle game that puts you in the captain's chair, with the fate of the galaxy in your hands. Starting off small with just one ship, you'll embark on an incredible journey that will see you rise to glory and fortune through a combination of cunning strategy, tactical prowess, and resource management. With multiple paths to progress, you can earn money through freelance missions or simply by taking on other ships and collecting valuable salvage. As you expand your fleet and equip it with weapons, utilities, and strike craft, you'll face surprising elements and make critical decisions that will determine your survival in the hostile and unforgiving vacuum of space. At the heart of Space Menace is a deep and immersive gameplay experience that combines top-down 2D battles, customization options for your fleet, and a rich sci-fi setting that is sure to keep you engaged for hours on end. As you earn the favor or scorn of powerful factions, you'll need to carefully plan your attacks and defenses, leveraging friendly ships and space stations to your advantage. In Space Menace, your decisions will leave a lasting mark on the world, determining the fate of the galaxy itself. So strap in, captain, and get ready to forge your own destiny among the stars. Keep in touch: Website: https://only4gamers.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/only4gamers_xyz Facebook: https://facebook.com/Only4GamersDev/ Discord: https://discord.gg/apZsj44yeA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@only4gamersdev

Screenshots

Sidius Nova4 screens
Space Menace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidius Nova at Free against Space Menace's $0.59. Sidius Nova also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (84% vs 64%). Space Menace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sidius Nova is free to download; Space Menace costs $0.59 up front. Sidius Nova sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Space Menace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidius Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidius Nova has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Sidius Nova's written reviews are positive against 64% of Space Menace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, Space Menace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sidius Nova versus Space Menace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidius NovaSpace Menace
PriceFree — better$0.59
Rating4.4 (49 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB325 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStefan SchmittMd Umar

Customer experience

Sidius Nova

All ratings49 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.4%

Space Menace

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Sidius Nova

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Occasional crashing
  • Repeated crashing during combat
  • Crashing when fighting mothership
  • Game progress not syncing between devices
  • App leaves residual files after uninstallation

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add multiplayer/hot seat/skirmish
  • Add longer single player campaign
  • Add more frequent dialogue
  • Add meaningful player-driven plot choices
  • Add 'back' button for dialogue
Show 11 more
  • Option to skip mothership death animation
  • Rework research point system
  • Add bonus for multiple fleets
  • Improve mothership strength/abilities
  • Add iPad version/support
  • Add iPhone 5 screen support
  • Add Game Center support
  • Add cloud saving system
  • Add endless mode
  • Add asynchronous multiplayer
  • Add fast forward button

Space Menace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidius Nova

One-time3
  • Genius (RP earned x2)$0.99
  • Laboratory (8,000 RP)$1.99
  • Singularity (Unlock Everything)$3.99
None

Space Menace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidius Nova free?
Sidius Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Menace free?
Space Menace costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sidius Nova or Space Menace?
Sidius Nova is rated higher. Sidius Nova averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Space Menace averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Sidius Nova or Space Menace have ads?
Neither Sidius Nova nor Space Menace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidius Nova or Space Menace?
Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, and Space Menace every 11 days. Most recently, Sidius Nova was updated on September 28, 2026 and Space Menace on September 21, 2026.

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