# Spaceland vs Lanternfall

The clearest difference is rating: Lanternfall at 5.0 against Spaceland's 4.6. Spaceland's advantage is ratings volume (585 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spaceland sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lanternfall sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lanternfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceland has 585 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spaceland ships an update every 5 days, Lanternfall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceland | Lanternfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceland/id6738046332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanternfall-forest-tactics/id6809476686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 729 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlayPanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746510045) | [NICHOLAS DANIEL MINIERI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783024513) |

## What reviewers say

### Spaceland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceland/id6738046332)

Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat on a mysterious alien planet. Assemble a team of unique fighters, equip them with futuristic weapons, and battle diverse enemies and dangerous bosses. Unravel the planet's secrets through engaging dialogue and stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Dynamic turn-based battles, Squad of 6 unique fighters, Futuristic upgradable equipment, Diverse enemies and bosses, Sci-fi story and plot twists, Hand-drawn game world map

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frontier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Secret Laboratory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Training Day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after limited free levels
- 🐛 Poorly explained gameplay mechanics
- 🐛 Tiny screen size on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Zoom feature for small screen sizes
- More free levels before paywall


### Lanternfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanternfall-forest-tactics/id6809476686)

Engage in a turn-based tactical combat game where your lantern is your primary weapon. Navigate eight floors of a dark forest, outsmarting enemies with perfect information and strategic use of four core actions. Unlock new abilities and customize your lantern to overcome increasingly challenging foes.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Perfect information gameplay, Four core actions: step, strike, shove, flare, Dynamic forest environments, Unlockable boons and lantern types, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lanternfall Deep | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaceland free?

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

### Is Lanternfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spaceland or Lanternfall?

Lanternfall is rated higher. Spaceland averages 4.6 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Lanternfall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spaceland or Lanternfall have ads?

Neither Spaceland nor Lanternfall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spaceland or Lanternfall?

Spaceland ships an update every 5 days, and Lanternfall weekly. Most recently, Spaceland was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lanternfall 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.*