# PETMAN vs Space Spacy

The clearest difference is rating: PETMAN at 4.3 against Space Spacy's 3.5. PETMAN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 67 months). Space Spacy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Spacy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PETMAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

PETMAN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETMAN has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of PETMAN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Spacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PETMAN ships an update every 4 months, Space Spacy every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PETMAN | Space Spacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petman-pixel-hero/id838943397/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-spacy/id975702823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 67 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Alpine Republic](https://appshunter.io/developer/344479280) | [Henry Gosuen](https://appshunter.io/developer/546580484) |

## What reviewers say

### PETMAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petman-pixel-hero/id838943397)

A fast-paced, retro-style jump and run game with pixel graphics and unique music. Compete with friends through Game Center in this nonsensical adventure.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel graphics, Fast jump & run gameplay, Game Center integration, Unique music, Hero metamorphoses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Spacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-spacy/id975702823)

Experience an "Inverted" Space Invaders game with challenging gameplay. Face relentless bullets, manic bosses, and resource scarcity. This hardcore retro shooter offers innovative mechanics and a unique sense of humor.

**Highlights:** Inverted Space Invaders gameplay, Challenging resource management (no gas, ammo, luck), Manic shooter bosses, Retro gaming aesthetic, Innovative gameplay mechanics, Humorous elements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PETMAN free?

PETMAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Spacy free?

Space Spacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PETMAN or Space Spacy?

PETMAN is rated higher. PETMAN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Space Spacy averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PETMAN or Space Spacy have ads?

Neither PETMAN nor Space Spacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PETMAN or Space Spacy?

PETMAN ships an update every 4 months, and Space Spacy every 67 months. Most recently, PETMAN was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Spacy on November 1, 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.*