# Watergate vs SpaceCorp

The clearest difference is rating: SpaceCorp at 4.1 against Watergate's 3.5. SpaceCorp also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 60%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). Watergate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Watergate costs $6.99 and SpaceCorp $6.99 up front. SpaceCorp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watergate asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpaceCorp holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceCorp has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Watergate's written reviews are positive against 72% of SpaceCorp's.

Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, SpaceCorp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watergate | SpaceCorp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate-the-board-game/id6476921577/reviews) | **[4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 128 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eerko Vissering](https://appshunter.io/developer/892542003) | [Logix Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805677925) |

## What reviewers say

### Watergate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate-the-board-game/id6476921577)

This digital board game simulates the Watergate scandal. One player is a journalist uncovering evidence, while the other is the Nixon administration trying to conceal the truth. It features asynchronous multiplayer and a solo mode.

**Highlights:** Card-driven gameplay, Asynchronous multiplayer, Solo play mode, Faithful board game adaptation, Detailed background story

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpaceCorp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Lead humanity's expansion into space, building bases, mining resources, and exploring distant star systems. This turn-based strategy game offers a complete sci-fi experience playable in under an hour, featuring a card-driven system and various game modes.

**Highlights:** Build bases on Moon and Mars, Survey Saturn's rings, Explore Europa's oceans, Send generational colony ships, Card-driven hand management, Multiple game modes, Three distinct eras of play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ventures Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent implementation of board game
- 🎮 Challenging mechanics with many ways to win/lose
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack that enhances the experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when starting the game
- 🤔 Tutorial could be more complete
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the board and using pinch-to-zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when starting the game
- Tutorial doesn't work consistently

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Improved tutorial experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watergate free?

Watergate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpaceCorp free?

SpaceCorp costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watergate or SpaceCorp?

SpaceCorp is rated higher. Watergate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SpaceCorp averages 4.1 from 23 ratings.

### Do Watergate or SpaceCorp have ads?

Neither Watergate nor SpaceCorp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watergate or SpaceCorp?

Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpaceCorp weekly. Most recently, Watergate was updated on September 10, 2026 and SpaceCorp on September 18, 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.*