# Space Marshals vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Space Marshals at 1.8K against Shakedown's 20. Space Marshals also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Shakedown's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Space Marshals against 4.9 for Shakedown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Marshals has 1.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 92% positive.

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals/id834315918/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 405 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals/id834315918)

Embark on a Sci-fi Wild West adventure in this tactical top-down shooter. Hunt dangerous fugitives using strategic combat, stealth, and a wide array of weapons and gear. Explore an episodic storyline across three chapters.

**Highlights:** Tactical top-down shooter gameplay, Sci-fi Wild West setting, Stealth and tactical combat options, Wide range of weapons and gear, Episodic storyline across three chapters, Dual stick controls with customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💎 Excellent graphics
- 🤖 Engaging story
- 🎨 Customizable weapons/gear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🕰️ Repetitive missions
- 🔍 Unclear reward system
- 🚫 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on splash screen
- Incorrect weapon damage stats
- Progress loss on pause/exit

**Requested features**

- More levels/chapters
- Difficulty settings
- Melee combat
- Multiplayer mode
- Procedurally generated levels


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Marshals free?

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

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Space Marshals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Space Marshals or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Space Marshals nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals or Shakedown?

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Space Marshals was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shakedown on October 28, 2026.

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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.*