# Space Squad Survival vs Neon Spellstorm

The clearest difference is rating: Space Squad Survival at 4.7 against Neon Spellstorm's 4.1. Space Squad Survival also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 39) and review sentiment (85% vs 68%). Neon Spellstorm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Neon Spellstorm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 39, 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 68% of Neon Spellstorm's.

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, Neon Spellstorm daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Squad Survival | Neon Spellstorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-spellstorm/id6746943645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 625 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) |

## 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


### Neon Spellstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-spellstorm/id6746943645)

Engage in fast-paced wizardry as a spell-slinging hero in a collapsing neon world. Dodge, blast, and chain-cast spells with endless synergy possibilities. Progress permanently by earning resources and unlocking new content. Choose your wizard and customize your loadout for unique runs.

**Highlights:** Action roguelite wizardry, Endless spell synergy, Permanent progression system, Multiple wizards with unique abilities, Procedurally generated levels, Voxel terrain destruction

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Chill and enjoyable vibes
- 👍 Excellent control options
- 🚀 Surprisingly fast progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Slow start and progression
- 👎 Subpar movement and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Introductory tutorial or cutscene
- Faster character movement speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

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

### Is Neon Spellstorm free?

Neon Spellstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Squad Survival or Neon Spellstorm?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Neon Spellstorm averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Space Squad Survival or Neon Spellstorm have ads?

Space Squad Survival shows ads; Neon Spellstorm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Squad Survival or Neon Spellstorm?

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Neon Spellstorm daily. Most recently, Space Squad Survival was updated on November 8, 2026 and Neon Spellstorm on October 30, 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.*