Space Cutter vs Speed Trawler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Cutter
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Can you cut 80% of the arena without getting hit? Space Cutter is a fast, unforgiving territory game. Slice through space, claim your ground — but one touch from the enemy and you lose a life. The deeper you cut, the bigger the reward. The riskier the line, the greater the satisfaction. Simple to pick up. Brutally hard to master. - Slice and capture territory to advance - Dodge relentless enemies that bounce and hunt you - New enemy types emerge as levels get harder — Hunters, Titans, and more - Unlock neon color skins for your ship - Daily lives system — come back every day for more runs - Clean neon visuals, smooth controls, no filler If you loved Qix, Volfied, or any game that makes you earn every inch — Space Cutter is for you.
Speed Trawler
A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.
- Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
- Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
- Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
- Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
- Streak multiplier for bonus points
- Haptic feedback on catches
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Cutter at none against Speed Trawler's 1. Space Cutter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Cutter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Cutter ships an update every 4 days, Speed Trawler every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Space Cutter | Speed Trawler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAIM YUREK | Westmidlanders LLC |
In-app purchases
Space Cutter
No in-app purchases
Speed Trawler
- Remove Ads$3.99
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