# Spaceship Builder vs Tiny Space Arena

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceship Builder | Tiny Space Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576/reviews) | **[4.6 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-arena-1v1-battles/id6761114029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **849** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 546 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DR-Online Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743786912) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Spaceship Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceship-builder/id6502774576)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Imperial Privilege | $3.99 | per month |
| 1200 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 credits pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 credits pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 credits pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove obligatory ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 35000 credits pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 hangar resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Gold Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $22.99 | one-time |
| 68000 Gold Pack (4x Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 hangar resources | $39.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Gold Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Gold Pack (2x Bonus) | $44.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Space Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-space-arena-1v1-battles/id6761114029)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blade Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 7 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Back to Battle offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Repair offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shotgun Premium Improvement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cerberus Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreadnought Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 30 days | $5.99 | one-time |
| Torpedo Premium Gun | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ouroboros Ship | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big booster pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fortress Ship | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Forever | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*