# Spread X vs Distant Desert

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Distant Desert at none against Spread X's 3. Distant Desert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spread X sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Distant Desert asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spread X | Distant Desert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-NET Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/537078708) | [MassDiGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1251547083) |

## What reviewers say

### Spread X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-x-with-accelerometer/id622401000)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spiral shot x 30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Armor (Unlimited) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spiral shot x 80 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Distant Desert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distant-desert/id6504695434)

Guide an Emirati Bedouin family stranded on Mars to survive by finding essential resources like food, water, and oxygen. Explore the alien planet and manage their needs to overcome the challenges of an unexpected interplanetary journey.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Exploration, Survival simulation, Family management, Interplanetary journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spread X free?

Spread X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Distant Desert free?

Distant Desert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Spread X or Distant Desert have ads?

Spread X shows ads; Distant Desert does not.

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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.*