Comparison

Ponchorado vs Space Squad Survival

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

Head to head
About

Ponchorado

Experience a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements. Play as a forgotten stuntman in a 1930s cartoon-style movie set, battling through chaos to achieve recognition and win a prestigious award.

Highlights
  • Satirical Wild West setting
  • Roguelite survival-action gameplay
  • 1930s cartoon art style
  • Battle through movie ruins
  • Defeat ten Gatekeeper Bosses
  • Compete for the BOSSCAR award
Features
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Ponchorado is a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements, set in the 1930s cartoon style — taking place in the ruins of a never-finished western movie. Play as Poncho, a forgotten stuntman fighting his way through chaos, clichés, and caricatures in a desperate attempt to finally be seen — and maybe even win the BOSSCAR, the highest honor of the fictional Academy of Cinematic Constructs. But the prize is more than just a symbol of fame — it represents visibility, recognition, and the right to tell your own story. As Poncho, a never-credited side character, you’ll battle your way through a fragmented film world full of bizarre gatekeepers, lost scenes, and unleashed characters — all fighting for their place in a movie that was never finished. Your goal: Defeat all ten “Gatekeeper Bosses” to nominate yourself for the BOSSCAR — and maybe, at last, rise from forgotten extra to true leading role.

About

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

Screenshots

Ponchorado4 screens
Space Squad Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Squad Survival at 4.7 against Ponchorado's 4.2. Space Squad Survival also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Ponchorado's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ponchorado sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Ponchorado's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ponchorado versus Space Squad Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPonchoradoSpace Squad Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (78 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings781.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB325 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerseal Media GmbHCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Ponchorado

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Ponchorado

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ponchorado

One-time3
  • Money Package S$2.99
  • Money Package M$8.99
  • Money Package L$14.99
6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Ponchorado free?
Ponchorado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ponchorado or Space Squad Survival?
Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Ponchorado averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Ponchorado or Space Squad Survival have ads?
Both Ponchorado and Space Squad Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ponchorado or Space Squad Survival?
Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Ponchorado was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on October 24, 2026.

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