# Space Tap vs Butcher Hook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Butcher Hook at none against Space Tap's 10. Butcher Hook also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Space Tap's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Tap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Butcher Hook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, Butcher Hook monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Tap | Butcher Hook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-tap/id840329087/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HELM Coders LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/825880796) | [HE HE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184879980) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-tap/id840329087)

Navigate a ship through a challenging space maze by tapping to jump, twist, and turn. Compete for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard and unlock achievements in this one-touch survival game.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Space maze navigation, Ship movement mechanics (jump, twist, flap, turn), Game Center leaderboard, 10 achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solar Sovereign | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quantum Manta | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eclipse Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starforge Valkyrie | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Core | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 Cores | $8.99 | one-time |
| 12 Cores | $14.99 | one-time |


### Butcher Hook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/butcher-hook/id6737409260)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Tap free?

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

### Is Butcher Hook free?

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

### Do Space Tap or Butcher Hook have ads?

Neither Space Tap nor Butcher Hook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Tap or Butcher Hook?

Space Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Butcher Hook monthly. Most recently, Space Tap was updated on November 13, 2026 and Butcher Hook on November 12, 2026.

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