Comparison

Spaceship Builder vs Tiny Space Arena

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

Head to head
About

Spaceship Builder

Design, build, and pilot your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. Progress through a tech tree, engage in thrilling space combat, and explore new sectors. Earn credits to upgrade your vessel and become a legendary commander.

Highlights
  • Engineer and customize spaceships
  • Unlock advanced technologies
  • Master manual space combat
  • Earn and upgrade ship systems
  • Explore diverse space sectors
Features
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Spaceship Builder: Your Gateway to Galactic Adventure! Take control of your destiny in the vast expanse of space. As a novice cadet in the Empire's fleet, you'll embark on an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary spaceship commander. Key Features: - Engineer Your Dream Spaceship Start with limited resources and gradually build your way to the stars. Design and construct your spaceship from the ground up, customizing every aspect to suit your playstyle. - Unlock Advanced Technologies Progress through an extensive tech tree, unlocking cutting-edge parts and systems to enhance your ship's capabilities. Each discovery brings you closer to crafting the ultimate vessel. - Master Space Combat Take full control of your ship in intense, manual battles. Prove your worth as a pilot by outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents in thrilling space dogfights. - Earn and Upgrade Collect valuable Empire Credits through epic battles and daring missions. Use your hard-earned rewards to upgrade resource limits, improve ship systems, and unlock new technologies. - Explore the Cosmos Navigate through treacherous space sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Your decisions and piloting skills will determine your fate in this vast, unforgiving universe. From precise shooting to strategic ship building, every moment in Spaceship Builder is packed with excitement and challenge. Will you rise through the ranks to become the Empire's finest pilot? Your adventure in space awaits! https://www.spaceship-builder.com/privacy-policy/

About

Tiny Space Arena

Design and build your ultimate starship from a variety of parts. Engage in thrilling 1v1 tactical battles across the galaxy, merging modules to enhance your vessel and outsmart opponents. Prove your engineering and combat skills to become the ultimate spaceship builder.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Spaceship Builder
  • Satisfying Merge Mechanic
  • Quick 1v1 Tactical Battles
  • Diverse Enemy Fleet
  • Engaging Mission Progression
  • Module Merging for Upgrades
Features
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Welcome to the grand cosmic coliseum — now in your pocket! Build your dream spaceship, fight in thrilling 1v1 duels across the galaxy, and prove you are the ultimate spaceship builder. Design mighty miniature starships, merge modules to unleash their power, and master quick tactical defense battles against cunning enemies. Your engineering genius is the key to victory! - Mix and match dozens of parts! Craft a speedy spaceship, a shielded defense fortress, or a long-range missile carrier. - Found two identical parts? Merge them into one superior module and upgrade your starship! - Think before you fight! Each mission is a new 1v1 challenge across the galaxy with unique enemy fleets. - Prove your mastery in climactic showdowns against giant enemy flagships and test your defense skills! Key features: - Intuitive Spaceship Builder: Easily craft your ultimate starship and customize every module. - Satisfying Merge Mechanic: Combine parts to discover powerful new gear and perfect your defense. - Quick 1v1 Tactical Battles: Perfect for short gaming sessions and proving your spaceship supremacy. - Diverse Enemy Fleet: Each battle in the galaxy requires different tactics to win. - Engaging Mission Progression: Unlock blueprints, craft new parts, and rise as the ultimate spaceship builder. Download Tiny Space Arena now and start your journey to become a legendary spaceship builder in the galaxy of epic 1v1 starship battles!

Screenshots

Spaceship Builder4 screens
Tiny Space Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spaceship Builder and Tiny Space Arena both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Spaceship Builder's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tiny Space Arena's. Tiny Space Arena's advantage is ratings volume (849 vs 36) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Spaceship Builder sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tiny Space Arena sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spaceship Builder against 4.6 for Tiny Space Arena. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Space Arena has 849 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Spaceship Builder's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tiny Space Arena's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spaceship Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Space Arena every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spaceship Builder versus Tiny Space Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceship BuilderTiny Space Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings)4.6 (849 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better30.3% of reviews
Number of ratings36849 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size546 MB306 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDR-Online Sp. z o.o.HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Customer experience

Spaceship Builder

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

Tiny Space Arena

All ratings828 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral21.2%
Negative48.5%

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Spaceship Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Imperial Privilege$3.991 Month
One-time26
  • 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$0.99
  • 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$0.99
  • 300 Gold Pack$0.99
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  • 1500 credits pack$0.99
  • 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$1.99
  • 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$1.99
  • 700 Gold Pack$1.99
  • 5000 credits pack$1.99
  • 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$3.99
  • 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$3.99
  • 1500 Gold Pack$3.99
  • 15000 credits pack$4.99
  • Remove obligatory ads$6.99
  • 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$7.99
  • 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$7.99
  • 35000 credits pack$7.99
  • 3500 Gold Pack$9.99
  • 500 hangar resources$9.99
  • Sandbox Unlock$12.99
  • 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$19.99
  • 8000 Gold Pack$22.99
  • 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$22.99
  • 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus)$39.99
  • 2500 hangar resources$39.99
  • 17000 Gold Pack$44.99
  • 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus)$44.99
17 purchases

Tiny Space Arena

One-time17
  • Blade Bundle$0.99
  • VIP - 7 days$1.99
  • Small Credits Pack$1.99
Show 14 more
  • Back to Battle offer$2.99
  • Extra Repair offer$2.99
  • Shotgun Premium Improvement$2.99
  • Colossus Bundle$4.99
  • Cerberus Bundle$4.99
  • Dreadnought Bundle$4.99
  • VIP - 30 days$5.99
  • Torpedo Premium Gun$5.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$7.99
  • Ouroboros Ship$9.99
  • Big booster pack$9.99
  • Fortress Ship$19.99
  • Extra Credits Pack$19.99
  • VIP - Forever$99.99

Questions

Is Spaceship Builder free?
Spaceship Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Space Arena free?
Tiny Space Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spaceship Builder or Tiny Space Arena?
Tiny Space Arena is rated higher. Spaceship Builder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Tiny Space Arena averages 4.6 from 849 ratings.
Do Spaceship Builder or Tiny Space Arena have ads?
Both Spaceship Builder and Tiny Space Arena show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spaceship Builder or Tiny Space Arena?
Spaceship Builder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Space Arena every 9 days. Most recently, Spaceship Builder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tiny Space Arena on October 31, 2026.

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