Comparison

Space vs Space

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

Head to head
About

Space

Features
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The end of the World is Near! Our planet is invaded by Aliens who want to exterminate the human race! You are the last hope to save humanity! But Beware! The invader has many resources. He has a huge army of fighters and incredibly powerful bombers! You'll have to be quick and agile to succeed. The World needs you! It's up to you! ••• Game Features ••• • Hundreds of levels! • Dozens of different ships! • Spectacular Special Effects! • High graphic quality! • Save the World!

About

Space

Defend Earth in this retro arcade space shooter against relentless alien invaders. Pilot unique spacecraft, utilize various weapons, and collect power-ups to survive increasingly difficult waves and boss battles. Compete on global leaderboards for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Unique spacecraft with advantages/disadvantages
  • Varied alien enemy types
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Challenging boss levels
  • Shield, Weapon, and Health power-ups
  • Global leaderboards
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Defend the Earth from hordes of alien attackers! Endless retro arcade space shooter. How long can you defend the Earth for? No Ads and no in-app purchases - just simple honest 100% free gaming! - Choose between various unique space craft - each with its advantages and disadvantages. - Various alien enemy types, which get gradually more difficult. - Switch between different weapon types. - Boss levels which get significantly harder each time. - Collect Shield, Weapon, and Health power-ups to help with the ever increasing might of the enemy. - Explosions. Explosions. Explosions! - Your shields and weapon battery recharges, but your health does not. - Global stats and leaderboards!

Screenshots

Space4 screens
Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Space at none against Space's shown. Space also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space ships an update every 18 months, Space every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Space versus Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDream-UpScratchmark Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Space

No in-app purchases

None

Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space free?
Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space free?
Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space or Space have ads?
Space shows ads; Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Space or Space?
Space ships an update every 18 months, and Space every 2 months. Most recently, Space was updated on May 18, 2026 and Space on June 4, 2026.

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