# Meow Hunter vs Space Squad Survival

Meow Hunter and Space Squad Survival both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 37% of Meow Hunter's. Space Squad Survival also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 247). Meow Hunter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meow Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Meow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Meow Hunter ships an update monthly, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meow Hunter | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-hunter/id6503940286/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 247 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 676 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Meow Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-hunter/id6503940286)

Embark on a space adventure as a cat bounty hunter in this pixel side-scrolling action RPG. Explore diverse planets, engage in dynamic combat with unique characters, and customize your hero with a vast array of loot and upgrades for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Pixel side-scrolling action RPG, Adorable cat characters with unique skills, Blend of melee and ranged combat, Roguelike elements with over 200 loot drops, Extensive character upgrades, Diverse planetary landscapes

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Fish Chips Double | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Fish Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Fish Chips (Double) | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Fish Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super VIP Pass (Extra EXP) | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Crate of Fish Chips (Double) | $17.99 | one-time |
| A Crate of Fish Chips | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fish Chip Wholesale (Double) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Fish Chip Wholesale | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique gameplay
- ❤️ Familiar feel from developer
- 💥 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires account login
- 🔌 Storage issues
- ⌛ Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-up/login issues
- Dialogue not in expected language
- Bosses/levels not functioning properly
- Crashes at higher levels

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Implement save progress feature
- Improve localization and translations


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meow Hunter free?

Meow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meow Hunter or Space Squad Survival?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Meow Hunter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Meow Hunter or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Both Meow Hunter and Space Squad Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meow Hunter or Space Squad Survival?

Meow Hunter ships an update monthly, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Meow Hunter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on October 24, 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.*