Comparison

Auralux vs Space Takeover

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

Head to head
About

Auralux

This abstract real-time strategy game offers a minimalist experience with a focus on clever tactics over reflexes. Command a single unit type with simple orders, starting on equal footing with opponents. Enjoy a relaxing, cerebral challenge with a vibrant aesthetic and ambient soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Abstract real-time strategy gameplay
  • Minimalist graphics and ambient soundtrack
  • Simple unit command and orders
  • Equal starting resources for all players
  • Multiple game modes (Normal, Speed, Secret)
  • Optimized for touch screen devices
Features
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The sequel, Auralux: Constellations, is available now! Click on War Drum Studios above to download. New features include leaderboards, achievements, and cloud saves! Auralux is an abstract, essentialized, and simplified real-time strategy game. You command only one type of unit and have only one type of order to give those units. You and your opponents start the game with precisely equal resources. Quick reflexes will get you nowhere. The only path to victory is through clever strategy. Auralux features a slow, floating feel and vibrant minimalistic graphics. The entire game pulses to the rhythm of ambient music, and the player's actions evoke sounds that smoothly coalesce into melody. This game is designed to provide a relaxing, cerebral experience. Every choice matters, and only the best strategies will succeed. Features: -Includes every feature and more from the renowned PC game. -Free to try for as long as you like! Simply purchase additional levels for a very low price if you enjoy the game and want more challenges. -Gameplay optimized for touch screen devices. -Countless hours of gameplay -Two available game modes : Normal and Speed Mode, with a secret mode for expert players to unlock! -Relaxing, ambient soundtrack brings you into a rhythm and meditative state. Game by E McNeill Ported by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com

About

Space Takeover

Engage in an adventurous competitive mobile game where you conquer planets by drawing lines. Experience exciting gameplay with multi-level challenges and fantasy props to create effective combinations for a high-quality gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Compete for planets
  • Draw lines between planets
  • Multi-level challenges
  • Fantasy props
  • Risk strategy gameplay
  • Animated cartoon style
Features
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The Space Takeover is an adventurous competitive mobile game. The gameplay is exciting and the game has a sense of substitution. Space Takeover Game highlights 1. Compete for your favorite planet, draw lines between the planets, it’s time to speed up and see who finishes the task first! 2. Animation style, multi-level challenges are waiting for you to join, easy operation is 3. A series of incredible fantasy props are also set up in the game, create as many effective combinations as possible, use them well, and get a high-quality game experience. 4. The animated cartoon style, the challenge of many levels waiting for you to join, the operation is easy and waiting for you to challenge, who is the real master of breaking through. Beyond the city, competing for the planet. Masterpiece of risk strategy IO games.

Screenshots

Auralux1 screens
Space Takeover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auralux at 85% against Space Takeover's 28%. Auralux also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Space Takeover's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Auralux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Space Takeover sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Auralux's written reviews are positive against 28% of Space Takeover's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auralux ships an update every 3 months, Space Takeover every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Auralux versus Space Takeover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraluxSpace Takeover
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings)4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K4.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWar Drum Studios LLCLIAO WENYAO

Customer experience

Auralux

All ratings2,198 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,005 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.5%

Space Takeover

All ratings4,859 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative62.5%

User reviews

Auralux

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and audio
  • 🧠 Challenging and strategic
  • 👍 Relaxing and addictive
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow gameplay without speed mode
  • 🤖 AI can be overly aggressive
  • 🔢 Limited number of free levels
  • 🔀 Predictable enemy behavior
  • 🔄 Repetitive map layouts

Space Takeover

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Engaging strategy
  • 👍 Enjoyable for casual players

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Unfair AI difficulty
  • 📺 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

Auralux

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customizable unit colors
  • Random map generator
  • More free levels
  • Ability to adjust gameplay speed

Space Takeover

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Offline bonus not working as intended
  • Assassin unit not appearing in Auto Chess
  • Screen freezing and app crashes
  • Incorrect timer display for some items

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved offline rewards system
  • Better explanations for game mechanics
  • Option to disable ads completely

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Auralux

One-time10
  • Lyra Pack$0.99
  • Orion Pack$0.99
  • Speed Mode$0.99
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  • Vela Pack$0.99
  • Hydrus Pack$1.99
  • Caelum Pack$1.99
  • Aries Pack$1.99
  • Andromeda Pack$1.99
  • Aurora Pack$1.99
  • Combo Pack$2.99
13 purchases

Space Takeover

One-time13
  • Energy*300$0.99
  • STARTER'S PACK$0.99
  • Card Gift Pack1$1.99
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  • Energy*900$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • Energy Pack$3.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Card Gift Pack5$7.99
  • Energy*2700$8.99
  • Carnival PackC$8.99
  • Card Gift Pack6$9.99
  • Energy*8100$26.99
  • Energy*15000$49.99

Questions

Is Auralux free?
Auralux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Takeover free?
Space Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auralux or Space Takeover?
Space Takeover is rated higher. Auralux averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Space Takeover averages 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Auralux or Space Takeover have ads?
Space Takeover shows ads; Auralux does not.
Which is updated more often, Auralux or Space Takeover?
Auralux ships an update every 3 months, and Space Takeover every 2 months. Most recently, Auralux was updated on September 22, 2026 and Space Takeover on September 25, 2026.

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