Comparison

Retro vs Outer Space

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

Head to head
About

Retro

Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style space shooter
  • Battle waves of enemies
  • Face epic bosses
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Stunning pixel art
  • Multiple unique ships
Features
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!

About

Outer Space

Features
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OUTER SPACE - BECOME THE GALACTIC CHAMPION Epic space shooter action awaits! Control your rocket, destroy enemies, and conquer the galaxy in this thrilling space adventure game. GAME FEATURES ROCKET FLEET * Over 20 unique spaceships to collect * Each rocket has unique power, speed and durability stats * Customize and upgrade your rockets * Build the ultimate fleet PLANET EXPLORATION * Dozens of unique planets to discover * Progressively challenging levels * Various enemy types and boss battles * Regular content updates MISSIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS * Daily and weekly missions * Special achievements and milestones * Earn coins and gems * New challenges every day GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS * Real-time global rankings * Weekly and monthly seasons * Compete with players worldwide * Climb to the top REWARDS * Daily login bonuses * Level completion rewards * Coin and gem system * Special packages and offers STUNNING VISUALS * Beautiful space graphics * Impressive explosion effects * Detailed planet designs * Smooth animations * Optimized for all devices WHY CHOOSE OUTER SPACE? * FREE TO PLAY with optional purchases * OFFLINE MODE - Play anywhere * REGULAR UPDATES - New content added continuously * EASY CONTROLS - Simple touch controls * DAILY EVENTS - Special missions and rewards HOW TO PLAY * Select your rocket * Choose a planet from the galaxy map * Slide your finger to control your rocket * Destroy enemies and avoid obstacles * Collect coins and power-ups * Complete missions and earn rewards * Upgrade rockets and unlock new ships KEY FEATURES * MISSIONS: Complete daily and weekly challenges for rewards * MARKETPLACE: Purchase rockets with coins or gems * DAILY REWARDS: Consecutive logins increase rewards * PROGRESSION: Level-based system with new challenges * ACHIEVEMENTS: Over 50 unique achievements * COLLECTION: Build your ultimate rocket fleet DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Optimized for iPhone and iPad with low system requirements. Designed for smooth performance on all iOS devices. DOWNLOAD NOW Jump into your rocket and conquer the galaxy! Download Outer Space now and prove you have what it takes to become the galactic champion! Join millions of players worldwide in the ultimate space adventure!

Screenshots

Retro4 screens
Outer Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro at none against Outer Space's 10. Outer Space's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Outer Space sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Retro versus Outer Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroOuter Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBatuhan YildirimBedirhan Saglam

In-app purchases

None

Retro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Outer Space

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.49
  • Welcome Bundle$1.49
  • 30 Gems$1.99
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  • 3,500 Coins$1.99
  • Economy Bundle$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • 100 Gems$3.99
  • Growth Bundle$4.99
  • 300 Gems$6.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is Retro free?
Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outer Space free?
Outer Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro or Outer Space have ads?
Retro shows ads; Outer Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro or Outer Space?
Retro ships an update daily, and Outer Space daily. Most recently, Retro was updated on October 12, 2026 and Outer Space on October 17, 2026.

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