# Space Squad Survival vs Pest Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Space Squad Survival at 1.2K against Pest Control's 1. Pest Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pest Control sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pest Control 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.

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, Pest Control every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Squad Survival | Pest Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pest-control-night-ops/id6792670573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [Vima Brosta Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792217611) |

## 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


### Pest Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pest-control-night-ops/id6792670573)

Engage in a tactical night-vision sniper experience, focusing on clean eliminations through a thermal scope. Complete contracts, face diverse targets, and upgrade your gear in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Night-vision thermal scope gameplay, 53 unique contracts across 15 sectors, Diverse enemy AI and behaviors, Guard contracts to protect assets, Multiple game modes: Contracts, Ranked, Time Attack, Daily Ops, Earnable gear upgrades and loadout customization, Cross-platform play on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Field Kit (Intro Pack) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Credit Pouch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bounty Roll | $9.99 | one-time |
| Contract Purse | $19.99 | one-time |
| Payload Crate | $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 Pest Control free?

Pest Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Squad Survival or Pest Control?

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

### Do Space Squad Survival or Pest Control have ads?

Both Space Squad Survival and Pest Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Squad Survival or Pest Control?

Space Squad Survival ships an update every 4 days, and Pest Control every 5 days. Most recently, Space Squad Survival was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pest Control on November 4, 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.*