Comparison

Space Span vs LostSquadron

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

LostSquadron

Features
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Classic fighter jet shooting game. Shoot the enemies, upgrade your plane and your weapons, and play through the fun levels of Lost Squadron!

Screenshots

Space Span4 screens
LostSquadron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LostSquadron at every 3 months against Space Span's every 6 months. LostSquadron also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, LostSquadron every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Space Span versus LostSquadron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace SpanLostSquadron
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCreanity Teknoloji Anonim SirketiLycheeApps Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Space Span

No in-app purchases

None

LostSquadron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Span free?
Space Span is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LostSquadron free?
LostSquadron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Span or LostSquadron have ads?
Neither Space Span nor LostSquadron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Span or LostSquadron?
Space Span ships an update every 6 months, and LostSquadron every 3 months. Most recently, Space Span was updated on October 18, 2026 and LostSquadron on October 1, 2026.

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