# Space Squad Survival vs Planet Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Squad Survival at 85% against Planet Runner's 0%. Space Squad Survival also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). Planet Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Planet Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Planet Runner's.

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, Planet Runner daily. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Squad Survival | Planet Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-runner-sci-fi-shooter/id6757723663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 325 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [Andiano Barreiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568604303) |

## 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


### Planet Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-runner-sci-fi-shooter/id6757723663)

Embark on dangerous missions as a planetary space mercenary, battling alien creatures on hostile worlds. Utilize an arsenal of weapons, deploy turrets, and call for orbital support to survive overwhelming odds. Experience intense sci-fi combat with stunning graphics and immersive sound.

**Highlights:** Planetary space mercenary gameplay, Combat against alien creatures, Weapon arsenal and orbital support, Deployable turrets and air strikes, Supply drops with new weapons, Next-level mobile graphics, Immersive sound design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

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

### Is Planet Runner free?

Planet Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Squad Survival or Planet Runner?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Planet Runner averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Space Squad Survival or Planet Runner have ads?

Both Space Squad Survival and Planet Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Squad Survival or Planet Runner?

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Planet Runner daily. Most recently, Space Squad Survival was updated on October 28, 2026 and Planet Runner on October 28, 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.*