# Out There vs Space Grunts

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Out There at 373 against Space Grunts's 15. Out There also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Space Grunts's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Out There costs $4.99 and Space Grunts $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Out There holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Out There has 373 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Out There's written reviews are positive against 76% of Space Grunts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Out There ships an update every 2 months, Space Grunts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out There | Space Grunts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | #200 |
| Size | 212 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) |

## What reviewers say

### Out There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging space survival adventure where you must manage resources, explore a procedurally generated galaxy, and unravel a compelling narrative. Encounter alien species and make critical choices to determine the fate of humanity.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated galaxy exploration, Resource management and crafting, Handwritten narrative adventures, Multiple endings, Discover and upgrade spaceships, Engage with alien life

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made game
- 🌟 Immersive atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 📚 Engaging story and writing
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, even on easy mode
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧭 Lack of clear progression/strategy
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues on newer devices
- Bugs causing lost progress or broken mechanics

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Save/load functionality
- More varied gameplay and content
- Optimization for newer devices


### Space Grunts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a unique blend of fast-paced arcade action and strategic turn-based combat. Explore a distressed moon base, battling aliens and robots to uncover its secrets. Utilize a variety of weapons and consumables to survive and complete your mission.

**Highlights:** Turn-based gameplay, Arcade action, Roguelike shooter elements, Alien and robot combat, Weapon and consumable collection, Secret areas and routes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Out There free?

Out There costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Grunts free?

Space Grunts costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Out There or Space Grunts?

Out There is rated higher. Out There averages 4.4 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Space Grunts averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Out There or Space Grunts have ads?

Neither Out There nor Space Grunts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Out There or Space Grunts?

Out There ships an update every 2 months, and Space Grunts every 5 weeks. Most recently, Out There was updated on September 24, 2026 and Space Grunts on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Out There or Space Grunts?

Out There currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Space Grunts at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*