# Out There vs Sheltered

The clearest difference is rating: Out There at 4.4 against Sheltered's 4.1. Out There also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 57%). Sheltered's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Out There costs $4.99 and Sheltered $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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 356 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Out There's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sheltered's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out There | Sheltered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews)** | [4.1 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **376** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 57.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 212 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) |

## What reviewers say

### Out There

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

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


### Sheltered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage your family's survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, make tough moral choices, and defend your underground shelter from threats. Strategize combat and develop your family's skills to endure the harsh new reality.

**Highlights:** Disaster management, Resource gathering, Moral decision-making, Shelter defense, Crafting weapons, Turn-based combat, Family skill development

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and UI
- 🍔 Difficulty finding food
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Expedition parties disappearing
- Shower functionality issues
- Inventory management problems
- Freezing and crashing on load

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox mode
- Improve expedition system
- Implement cloud save
- Update for larger screens
- Add more content and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Out There free?

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

### Is Sheltered free?

Sheltered costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Out There or Sheltered?

Out There is rated higher. Out There averages 4.4 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Sheltered averages 4.1 from 356 ratings.

### Do Out There or Sheltered have ads?

Neither Out There nor Sheltered shows ads.

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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.*