Comparison

Space Marshals vs Implosion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Marshals

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
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“An amazingly animated iOS game.” – Time Magazine “Really can't get enough of Space Marshals.” – Touch Arcade ”Space Marshals just screams “PLAY ME!” – 148 Apps ABOUT THE GAME Space Marshals is a Sci-fi Wild West adventure taking place in outer space! This tactical top-down shooter puts you in the shoes of specialist Burton in his hunt for dangerous fugitives after a disastrous prison break. TACTICAL COMBAT Use the environment to your advantage. Avoid attacks by taking cover. Flank enemies for extra efficiency, but avoid getting flanked yourself! Use the tools of the trade to gain an edge - frag grenades, flash bangs, distractions, personal shields, proximity mines and more. STEALTH Choose your approach with care. Some say running into the fray guns blazing isn’t always the best option. Use distractions to single out opponents. Use disguises and covers to sneak past irrelevant guards. Use silenced weapons to covertly reduce the enemy numbers. LOAD-OUTS & GEAR Choosing your load-out is a big part of your tactics. In addition to body armor and grenades you can carry one two-handed and one single-handed weapon in each mission - and there’s something for everyone. Shotguns, handguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, crossbows, energy weapons, throwing axes and more. ### IMPORTANT ### Please note that iPhone 4 is not supported. • Tactical top-down shooter • Episodic storyline in three chapters - ALL chapters out now! • Gorgeous stylistic HD graphics rendered in Retina resolution (full Retina not supported on iPad 3) • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • Wide range of weapons and gear • Performance based mission rewards • Multiple factions to fight with or against – or pitch against each other • Dual stick controls with a set of different options • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • iCloud save game support • GameCenter achievements • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, русский, Português do Brasil

About

Implosion

Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Console-quality graphics
  • First-class voice acting
  • Hollywood-grade audio production
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Upgradeable super-tech weaponry
  • ARK Kernel system
Features
Currently charting
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Bringing AAA console gaming experience to mobile devices. Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit. Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voice acting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scores masterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander. The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform. A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradable via the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusion of Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species. - Using iCloud save after login Game Center at Options menu

Screenshots

Space Marshals4 screens
Implosion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Marshals at every 6 weeks against Implosion's every 5 months. Space Marshals also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (91% vs 74%). Implosion's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Marshals costs $3.99 and Implosion $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Marshals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 919 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Space Marshals's written reviews are positive against 74% of Implosion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, Implosion every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Space Marshals versus Implosion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace MarshalsImplosion
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (919 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better74.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better919
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB3.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixelbiteRayark International Limited

Customer experience

Space Marshals

All ratings1,810 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%

Implosion

All ratings914 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.5%

User reviews

Space Marshals

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Implosion

From 919 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics
  • 🎬 Excellent voice acting
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
  • 💲 Expensive for a mobile game

Bugs and requests

Space Marshals

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on splash screen
  • Incorrect weapon damage stats
  • Progress loss on pause/exit

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels/chapters
  • Difficulty settings
  • Melee combat
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Procedurally generated levels

Implosion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading past the intro screen
  • Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
  • Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud saving and syncing
  • More weapon and character customization options
  • Difficulty settings and accessibility options
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes

In-app purchases

None

Space Marshals

No in-app purchases

None

Implosion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Marshals free?
Space Marshals costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Implosion free?
Implosion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Marshals or Implosion?
Space Marshals is rated higher. Space Marshals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Implosion averages 4.6 from 919 ratings.
Do Space Marshals or Implosion have ads?
Neither Space Marshals nor Implosion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Marshals or Implosion?
Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, and Implosion every 5 months. Most recently, Space Marshals was updated on October 23, 2026 and Implosion on October 21, 2026.

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