# SpaceCorp vs Dawnmaker

The clearest difference is rating: Dawnmaker at 5.0 against SpaceCorp's 4.1. Dawnmaker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). SpaceCorp's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and price ($6.99 vs $8.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SpaceCorp costs $6.99 and Dawnmaker $8.99 up front. SpaceCorp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dawnmaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dawnmaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceCorp has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SpaceCorp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dawnmaker's.

SpaceCorp ships an update weekly, Dawnmaker daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceCorp | Dawnmaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnmaker/id6747272900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 341 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Logix Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805677925) | [Acram Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceCorp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455)

Lead humanity's expansion into space, building bases, mining resources, and exploring distant star systems. This turn-based strategy game offers a complete sci-fi experience playable in under an hour, featuring a card-driven system and various game modes.

**Highlights:** Build bases on Moon and Mars, Survey Saturn's rings, Explore Europa's oceans, Send generational colony ships, Card-driven hand management, Multiple game modes, Three distinct eras of play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ventures Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent implementation of board game
- 🎮 Challenging mechanics with many ways to win/lose
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack that enhances the experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when starting the game
- 🤔 Tutorial could be more complete
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the board and using pinch-to-zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when starting the game
- Tutorial doesn't work consistently

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Improved tutorial experience


### Dawnmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnmaker/id6747272900)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A solo strategy game blending city building and deck building mechanics. Rebuild a world shrouded in toxic smog by constructing buildings, acquiring powerful cards, and upgrading your lighthouse to reclaim lost lands and technologies.

**Highlights:** City building mechanics, Deck building gameplay, Resource management, Lighthouse upgrades, Smog reclamation, Technology recovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceCorp free?

SpaceCorp costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dawnmaker free?

Dawnmaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceCorp or Dawnmaker?

Dawnmaker is rated higher. SpaceCorp averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Dawnmaker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpaceCorp or Dawnmaker have ads?

Neither SpaceCorp nor Dawnmaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceCorp or Dawnmaker?

SpaceCorp ships an update weekly, and Dawnmaker daily. Most recently, SpaceCorp was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dawnmaker on September 19, 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.*