# Plague vs Space Menace 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Menace 2 at none against Plague's 11. Space Menace 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Plague's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Plague costs $0.99 and Space Menace 2 $1.49 up front. Plague sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Space Menace 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Menace 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plague has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Plague's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space Menace 2's.

Plague ships an update every 5 months, Space Menace 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plague | Space Menace 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.49 |
| Rating | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plague-vs/id891700367/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace-2/id6747401786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 169 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIXAR SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753890925) | [Md Umar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702332866) |

## What reviewers say

### Plague

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plague-vs/id891700367)

Engage in a dark Renaissance strategy RPG where you can play as a healer or an inquisitor. Navigate complex plots, diagnose and treat numerous diseases, or investigate crimes and deliver judgments. Your choices lead to one of 21 different endings.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines with multiple endings, Play as a healer or inquisitor, Diagnose and treat various diseases, Investigate crimes and make judgments, Dark humor and historical setting, Character progression and resource management

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Особый персонаж Учёный | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Inquisitor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Термоскоп Санкториуса | $0.99 | one-time |
| Очерки истории чумы | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hillings | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Beautiful art
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- ⏳ Time passer
- 🤩 Unique simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Predatory monetization
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay
- 🎲 Over-reliance on luck/randomness
- 🚫 Lack of English support
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game no longer in English
- In-game purchases not delivered
- Sub-menus remain in Russian despite English selection
- Game remains in Russian even after setting change

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve tutorial
- Add more storyline/diversity
- More female characters
- Option to earn medieval doctor with scary mask


### Space Menace 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace-2/id6747401786)

Command a growing fleet in a chaotic galaxy, blending real-time strategy with space combat. Upgrade ships, forge alliances, and uncover a galactic threat. Experience deep customization and strategic depth with minimal grind.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi RTS and space combat, Fleet customization and upgrades, Strategic alliances and diplomacy, Deep loadout options for ships, Minimal grind, maximum excitement, Galactic exploration and combat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plague free?

Plague costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space Menace 2 free?

Space Menace 2 costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plague or Space Menace 2?

Space Menace 2 is rated higher. Plague averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Space Menace 2 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Plague or Space Menace 2 have ads?

Neither Plague nor Space Menace 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plague or Space Menace 2?

Plague ships an update every 5 months, and Space Menace 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plague was updated on October 14, 2026 and Space Menace 2 on October 8, 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.*