# Space Menace vs The Strays

The clearest difference is price: The Strays at Free against Space Menace's $0.59. The Strays also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). Space Menace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Strays is free to download; Space Menace costs $0.59 up front. The Strays sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Space Menace asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Strays holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Menace has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Space Menace ships an update every 11 days, The Strays every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Menace | The Strays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.59 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace/id6461121189/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 325 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Md Umar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702332866) | [Do Not Get Abstracted Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837702339) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Menace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace/id6461121189)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Strays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931)

Lead a team of battle-hardened dogs against mutated horrors and uncover a dark conspiracy. Blast your way through infected city zones, from labs to sewers, utilizing each dog's unique abilities to fight grotesque bosses and reveal the truth behind the outbreak.

**Highlights:** Twelve playable dogs with unique abilities, Seven distinct campaign zones, Mutant enemies and boss battles, Uncover a deep conspiracy through intel, Fast-paced run-and-gun action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Armory Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Mech | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suppressor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser Sight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tac Flashlight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Melee Spikes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reload +1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Menace free?

Space Menace costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Strays free?

The Strays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Menace or The Strays?

The Strays is rated higher. Space Menace averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while The Strays averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Menace or The Strays have ads?

Neither Space Menace nor The Strays shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Menace or The Strays?

Space Menace ships an update every 11 days, and The Strays every 5 days. Most recently, Space Menace was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Strays on October 31, 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.*