# Ponchorado vs Space Squad Survival

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.

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.

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.

Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ponchorado | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [seal Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/642364002) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Ponchorado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Package S | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Package M | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Package L | $14.99 | one-time |


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 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.*