Comparison

Space42 vs Speed Trawler

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

Head to head
About

Space42

Features
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Space is big. Vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big. And you have to complete a dangerous mission, conquer space and return to Earth with resources. But be careful, space is fraught with many secrets and dangers. To start the game, just press the "Start" button, select a level and go! Build the most optimal route and don’t forget to grab resources to open more and more levels. Ahh... and don't worry, the levels are randomly generated, so you won't get bored. Good luck!

About

Speed Trawler

A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.

Highlights
  • Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
  • Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
  • Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
  • Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
  • Streak multiplier for bonus points
  • Haptic feedback on catches
Features
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?

Screenshots

Space424 screens
Speed Trawler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space42 at none against Speed Trawler's 1. Space42 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space42 ships an update every 5 days, Speed Trawler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Space42 versus Speed Trawler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace42Speed Trawler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem OsipovWestmidlanders LLC

In-app purchases

None

Space42

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Trawler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Space42 free?
Space42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Trawler free?
Speed Trawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space42 or Speed Trawler have ads?
Speed Trawler shows ads; Space42 does not.
Which is updated more often, Space42 or Speed Trawler?
Space42 ships an update every 5 days, and Speed Trawler every 9 days. Most recently, Space42 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speed Trawler on October 2, 2026.

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