Comparison

Space Span vs Tavern Crawl

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

Head to head
About

Space Span

Pilot a spacecraft through challenging levels, upgrading skills and battling waves of enemies and giant bosses. Unlock and command different ships in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Test your survival instincts in intense space combat.

Highlights
  • Level-based progression with increasing difficulty
  • Multiple ships to unlock and pilot
  • Epic boss battles with unique mechanics
  • Offline play
  • Stunning space-themed visuals
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Your next run starts in the hangar. Choose your starship, upgrade its systems and launch into a galaxy of enemy waves, changing battle events and powerful bosses. BUILD A DIFFERENT RUN Choose one of three perks between sectors. Add cannons, piercing rounds, critical hits, hull protection and more to shape your strategy as you survive. EXPLORE 10 GALACTIC ZONES Battle through 10 zones with different enemies, battle events and 10 distinctive bosses. GROW YOUR FLEET Unlock 10 starships with different abilities, from rapid fire and twin cannons to regeneration and shockwaves. Improve weapons, hull and ship abilities in the hangar, and watch your engine effects evolve as you upgrade. MASTER THE COMBO Chain enemy defeats to raise your score multiplier. Beat your best score, reach a new sector and push your longest streak further. RETURN READY FOR BATTLE Claim daily credit rewards and use your daily free revive for another chance. Earn credits through play to unlock ships and purchase permanent upgrades. Play offline on iPhone and iPad. Optional in-app purchases offer credit packs, the Phoenix Starter Pack and the Commander Pack. Purchases and restoring purchases require an internet connection. Launch, adapt and see how far your build can take you.

About

Tavern Crawl

Features
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You are Otter โ€” a retired legendary adventurer who traded his sword for a bar towel. You run The Parsonage, a tavern on the edge of civilisation. When your oldest friends come knocking with talk of dark forests and ancient evils, you grab a bottle of something strong and head straight into danger. One last ride. Tavern Crawl is a single-player medieval fantasy RPG that blends tavern management, turn-based combat, dungeon crawling, and AI-powered NPC conversation into one deeply interconnected experience. FEATURES: - Tavern Management: 10 upgrades, seasonal events, staff, and legendary parties - Adventure & Combat: 10 regions, 8 elements, dual tech combos, turn-based strategy - The Cellar Depths: 100-floor dungeon with 51 monsters, mini-bosses, and a final boss - AI-Powered NPCs: 10 characters who know your story and evolve with your choices - Crafting: 97 recipes across forge, alchemy, and enchanting - Quests & Bounties: 78 quests, 7 NPC chain quests, 10 multi-day expeditions - 5 legendary artifacts with hidden multi-step quests - 42 achievements, 6 minigames, 4 seasons - No ads. No paywalls. No energy timers. Just a tip jar. Welcome to The Parsonage. Moira's already poured your drink.

Screenshots

Space Span4 screens
Tavern Crawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Space Span at none against Tavern Crawl's shown. Tavern Crawl's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Span ships an update every 6 months, Tavern Crawl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Space Span versus Tavern Crawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace SpanTavern Crawl
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCreanity Teknoloji Anonim SirketiAdam Ott

In-app purchases

None

Space Span

No in-app purchases

None

Tavern Crawl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Span free?
Space Span is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tavern Crawl free?
Tavern Crawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Span or Tavern Crawl have ads?
Tavern Crawl shows ads; Space Span does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Span or Tavern Crawl?
Space Span ships an update every 6 months, and Tavern Crawl every 9 days. Most recently, Space Span was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tavern Crawl on October 25, 2026.

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