# Out There vs Crashlands

The clearest difference is rating: Crashlands at 4.8 against Out There's 4.4. Crashlands also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 69%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 376). Out There's advantage is price ($1.19 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Out There costs $1.19 and Crashlands $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crashlands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Out There's written reviews are positive against 87% of Crashlands's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out There | Crashlands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.19** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 376 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#141** |
| Size | 212 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## What reviewers say

### Out There

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### Crashlands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an outlandish, story-driven crafting RPG adventure. Explore a vast alien planet, craft over 500 items, and battle enemies with skill-based combat. Build bases, tame creatures, and uncover ancient secrets in a quest to deliver packages and overcome a nefarious plot.

**Highlights:** Expansive crafting system with over 500 items, Self-managing, infinite inventory, RPG-style character progression, Skill-based combat with craftable gadgets, Intuitive base building, Tameable creatures for combat sidekicks, Effortless cloud saving

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay
- 💡 Funny and engaging story
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👍 Excellent crafting and progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Glitchy audio
- 🐛 Quests can be confusing
- 🐛 Repetitive at times
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on map opening
- Inventory management issues
- Enemies regaining full health on respawn

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Ability to control pet companions
- Clearer quest tracking and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Out There free?

Out There costs $1.19, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crashlands free?

Crashlands costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Crashlands is rated higher. Out There averages 4.4 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Crashlands averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Out There or Crashlands have ads?

Neither Out There nor Crashlands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Out There or Crashlands?

Out There ships an update every 2 months, and Crashlands every 2 months. Most recently, Out There was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crashlands on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Out There or Crashlands?

Out There currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Crashlands at #141. 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.*