Comparison

Space Defender vs Meteor Hunt Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Defender

Features
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Build your ship and survive the next wave of the enemy fleet. Space Defender: Galactic War brings arcade space combat into full 3D, with quick dodges, powerful weapons and bosses that change tactics mid-fight. Steer with one finger and see how far you can go. YOUR SHIP, YOUR ARSENAL Choose your main gun and wing weapons from 12 weapons. Combine lasers, missiles and cannons with an ion cannon, cryo lance or gravity well. Upgrade weapons to level 10 and preview their mounted models in the hangar before spending currency earned in play. EVERY RUN BUILDS PROGRESS Earn Scrap, return to the hangar and invest in permanent ship modules. Improve your hull, armor and firepower, then spend credits on upgrades during each run. Choose from 7 ships with different stat profiles and choose from 7 free color schemes for your ship and satellites. SATELLITES THAT FIGHT WITH YOU Build a support formation: Option mirrors your main weapon, Aegis intercepts incoming shots and Striker rams enemies. Pair satellite roles with matching weapons to activate extra effects. A GALAXY FULL OF THREATS Fight enemy formations, kamikazes, snipers, minelayers and elite opponents. Face bosses that switch to more aggressive phases as their health drops. Discover 5 sector themes filled with nebulae, planets and varied backdrops. RETURN FOR NEW CHALLENGES Take on 3 daily missions to earn Scrap and crystals. Pick up laser, spread shot, missile and rapid-fire power-ups. Compare your wave and experience scores on Game Center leaderboards. Key features: • 3D combat, lighting effects and layered explosions • One-finger controls built for portrait play • 12 weapons, 3 mounting slots and permanent hangar upgrades • 7 ships and 7 free color schemes • 3 satellite roles and weapon-link bonuses • Enemy formations, elites and bosses with combat phases • Daily missions, Game Center leaderboards, music and haptics on supported devices Choose your loadout, launch and chase a new wave record.

About

Meteor Hunt Game

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Embark on an intense cosmic journey with Meteor Hunt, an arcade-style space shooter designed to test your reflexes and tactical skills! Maneuver your starship through unpredictable asteroid fields, dodge deadly projectiles, and engage in epic showdowns against massive space bosses like the "Anatolian Dreadnought" and "The Leopard's Roar." Features: • Dynamic Arcade Action: Fluid ship controls and fast-paced shooting mechanics. • Escalating Difficulty: Face denser meteor storms and smarter enemies as you level up. • Legendary Boss Fights: Battle uniquely named cosmic dreadnoughts with distinct colors and patterns. • Global Leaderboard: Compete against travelers worldwide. Secure your spot at the top of the high scores via Cloud Firestore sync! • Revive Mechanic: Don't lose your progress! Watch a short ad to revive with 1 HP and jump straight back into the action. Are you ready to hunt down the cosmic threat and leave your mark on the galaxy? Download Meteor Hunt today!

Screenshots

Space Defender4 screens
Meteor Hunt Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meteor Hunt Game at none against Space Defender's 1. Meteor Hunt Game also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Defender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Meteor Hunt Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Defender ships an update every 9 months, Meteor Hunt Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Space Defender versus Meteor Hunt Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace DefenderMeteor Hunt Game
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr OzogErdem Ozturk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Space Defender

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Meteor Hunt Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Defender free?
Space Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meteor Hunt Game free?
Meteor Hunt Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Defender or Meteor Hunt Game have ads?
Both Space Defender and Meteor Hunt Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Defender or Meteor Hunt Game?
Space Defender ships an update every 9 months, and Meteor Hunt Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Defender was updated on October 28, 2026 and Meteor Hunt Game on October 31, 2026.

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