# Owl Jump vs Save the Spaceman

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Spaceman at 5.0 against Owl Jump's 4.3. Save the Spaceman also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 30 months). Owl Jump's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (68 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Owl Jump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Save the Spaceman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save the Spaceman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owl Jump has 68 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Owl Jump's written reviews are positive against 100% of Save the Spaceman's.

Owl Jump ships an update every 30 months, Save the Spaceman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Owl Jump | Save the Spaceman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owl-jump/id604688055/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Xiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/510916637) | [Whirl Click Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475397508) |

## What reviewers say

### Owl Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owl-jump/id604688055)

Embark on an addictive jumping adventure to reach new heights. Collect various in-game items like fruits, coins, and diamonds as you tilt your device to navigate. Compete with others on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Addictive jump gameplay, Collect fruits, coins, and diamonds, Tilt to move left or right, Cute graphics, Game Center leaderboards, Optimized for Retina display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MiaoSoft OwlJump Unlock Owls and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Cute owls
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👆 Easy to play
- 📶 Works offline
- 🌟 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 💰 Paid owls
- 🐌 Slow performance
- 🥶 Freezes often
- ⚠️ Glitches frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes/kicks out
- Device goes dark
- Freezes
- Lags
- Connection issues

**Requested features**

- More owl variety
- Remove ads
- Add levels or challenges
- More background choices
- Add more obstacles


### Save the Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-spaceman/id1475397509)

Protect an astronaut from falling debris by strategically hitting objects away. The longer you keep the astronaut safe, the higher your score. Customize your astronaut's appearance for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Hit falling objects, Save astronaut, Score multiplier, Astronaut customization, Asteroid and rock debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Owl Jump free?

Owl Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Save the Spaceman free?

Save the Spaceman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Owl Jump or Save the Spaceman?

Save the Spaceman is rated higher. Owl Jump averages 4.3 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Save the Spaceman averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Owl Jump or Save the Spaceman have ads?

Save the Spaceman shows ads; Owl Jump does not.

### Which is updated more often, Owl Jump or Save the Spaceman?

Owl Jump ships an update every 30 months, and Save the Spaceman every 7 months. Most recently, Owl Jump was updated on November 1, 2026 and Save the Spaceman on November 3, 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.*