Comparison

Space Span vs Terra Phoenix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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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Embark on an epic journey through the stars in Space Span — a fast-paced arcade shooter where every level brings new challenges. Choose your spacecraft, upgrade your skills, and fight your way through waves of enemies. Each stage gets tougher, pushing your reflexes and strategy to the limit. Face giant boss enemies with unique attack patterns, and prove your piloting skills in intense battles. Unlock and pilot different ships, each with its own style and power. Whether you’re navigating asteroid fields or surviving enemy ambushes, every mission will test your survival instincts. How far can you go before the galaxy falls? Features: • Level-based progression with increasing difficulty • Multiple ships to unlock and pilot • Epic boss battles with unique mechanics • Stunning space-themed visuals and effects • Offline play — enjoy anytime, anywhere Get ready, pilot. The galaxy needs you.

About

Terra Phoenix

Features
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TERRA PHOENIX — the classic arcade space shooter, rebuilt for mobile. One thumb. Fully offline. Short, explosive runs. Fly a ship that EVOLVES: dock the modules you rescue mid-flight —wings, cannons, tail, core— and watch your firepower grow before your eyes. Complete the formation and unleash PHOENIX MODE: an invincible firebird that clears the screen. Every hit costs a part, not the run: dodge, survive, and grab it back. Graze bullets to charge your NOVA and wipe them all in one blast. ▸ 4 ships with distinct playstyles to unlock and master ▸ 8-sector campaign + endless mode for score chasing ▸ Upgrade tree: fire rate, damage, shield, magnet and much more ▸ Daily directives, streaks, challenges and a weekly Gauntlet that rewrites the rules ▸ Enemies that telegraph before they strike: fair but demanding ▸ Homing missiles you CAN shoot down ▸ 100% offline — play on the subway, on a plane, anywhere ▸ No energy walls Dock. Rise. Dominate.

Screenshots

Space Span4 screens
Terra Phoenix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Terra Phoenix at every 4 days against Space Span's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Span ships an update every 3 months, Terra Phoenix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Space Span versus Terra Phoenix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace SpanTerra Phoenix
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreanity Teknoloji Anonim SirketiManel Auge

In-app purchases

None

Space Span

No in-app purchases

None

Terra Phoenix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Span free?
Space Span is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terra Phoenix free?
Terra Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Span or Terra Phoenix have ads?
Neither Space Span nor Terra Phoenix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Span or Terra Phoenix?
Space Span ships an update every 3 months, and Terra Phoenix every 4 days. Most recently, Space Span was updated on October 1, 2026 and Terra Phoenix on October 2, 2026.

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