# AlienSpaceForce vs Cosmic Horizons

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosmic Horizons at 65% against AlienSpaceForce's 0%. Cosmic Horizons also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (82 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlienSpaceForce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cosmic Horizons sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosmic Horizons holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmic Horizons has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AlienSpaceForce's written reviews are positive against 65% of Cosmic Horizons's.

AlienSpaceForce ships an update every 3 months, Cosmic Horizons every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlienSpaceForce | Cosmic Horizons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienspaceforce/id889855594/reviews) | **[4.2 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-horizons-space-rpg/id1098794574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AsgardSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/570168173) | [Pavel Zinchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098794573) |

## What reviewers say

### AlienSpaceForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienspaceforce/id889855594)

Defend your planet from an incoming alien invasion by targeting and destroying enemy spaceships with a laser. This fast-paced game tests your reaction speed and concentration as you protect your world for as long as possible.

**Highlights:** Defend planet from alien spaceships, Destroy extraterrestrial ships with laser, Test reaction speed, Test concentration, Unlock ad-free play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cosmic Horizons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-horizons-space-rpg/id1098794574)

Embark on a hardcore 2D arcade adventure across a vast universe filled with galactic battles and alien invaders. Build your own space fleet, explore billions of planets, and engage in dynamic star wars. Upgrade your ships and unlock powerful weapons for epic cosmic combat.

**Highlights:** Explore the entire Universe, Dynamic galactic battles, Over 70 spaceships to fly and upgrade, Unlock over 100 upgrades and weapons, Join 10 galactic alliances, PvP spacefights online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Star Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Star Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Big Star Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Big Star Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Endless fun and exploration
- 👍 Unique ship design and piloting
- 👍 Good combat strategy
- 👍 Fair ad system
- 👍 Vast explorable galaxy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI too tough/unfair
- 🐛 Game balance issues
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Slow progression/grind
- 🐛 In-game purchases expensive

**Reported bugs**

- In-game purchases incorrect amount
- Lost hundreds of hours of progress
- Ad rewards not working
- Progress randomly deleted
- Game prone to crashes

**Requested features**

- Import profile on iOS
- More seasonal events
- Bluetooth battle / actual PvP
- Multiplayer implementation
- More factions, ships, weapons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlienSpaceForce free?

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

### Is Cosmic Horizons free?

Cosmic Horizons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlienSpaceForce or Cosmic Horizons?

Cosmic Horizons is rated higher. AlienSpaceForce averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cosmic Horizons averages 4.2 from 82 ratings.

### Do AlienSpaceForce or Cosmic Horizons have ads?

Both AlienSpaceForce and Cosmic Horizons show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlienSpaceForce or Cosmic Horizons?

AlienSpaceForce ships an update every 3 months, and Cosmic Horizons every 2 months. Most recently, AlienSpaceForce was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cosmic Horizons 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.*