# Space Squad Survival vs Pixel Runners

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Runners at none against Space Squad Survival's shown. Pixel Runners also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Space Squad Survival's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Runners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Runners's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Squad Survival | Pixel Runners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 325 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [Coloring Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805623003) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pixel Runners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480)

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

**Highlights:** Shifting parallel worlds, Time manipulation (slow down, rewind), Challenging boss encounters, Retro pixel art with modern feel, Offline play, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard currency 30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 80 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 170 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 360 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 950 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 2000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Runners free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners?

Pixel Runners is rated higher. Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pixel Runners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners have ads?

Space Squad Survival shows ads; Pixel Runners does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Squad Survival or Pixel Runners?

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Squad Survival was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Runners on October 24, 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.*