Space Mission vs Plane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Mission
Pilot a retro arcade spaceship, defending astronauts from alien waves. Manage limited fuel to destroy enemies, rescue stranded crew, and return them to safety. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards.
- Retro arcade space shooter gameplay
- Limited fuel management
- Rescue stranded astronauts
- Destroy waves of aliens and mines
- Score-based progression
- Global leaderboards
- Achievements and social sharing
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Space Mission: Survival is a retro arcade space shooter. You have 10 seconds of fuel in each level to destroy the aliens and keep your astronauts alive. Keep yourself and the astronauts alive. Wave after wave of aliens will attack you will bullets and space mines. Pick up floating astronauts and return them to asteroids before you are destroyed or they float off into deep space. Points are awarded for enemy hits, destroying mines, returning astronauts, and for not wasting fuel. Leaderboards are shown in classic arcade attract-screen format. See your friends scores and play to be the best in the universe. Achievements, Facebook and Twitter bragging also available in Space Mission: Survival.
Plane
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Dive into exhilarating airborne adventure in "Plane: Tower Attack," the ultimate 2D mobile game that will put your reflexes and strategic skills to the test. Take control of a nimble plane as it navigates around a Tower, while collecting coins and diamonds along the way. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping experience as the tower unleashes a relentless barrage of projectiles aimed at taking you down. Challenge your agility and quick thinking as you switch directions to avoid the deadly projectiles fired by the tower. With each passing level, the intensity ramps up, pushing your limits to new heights. Only the most skilled players can conquer all the levels and prove their dominance in the skies. But the excitement doesn't end with dodging projectiles and collecting coins. Hidden throughout the levels are rare diamonds waiting to be discovered. Collect these precious gems and unlock a wide array of stunning plane skins to customize your aircraft. Show off your style and achievements as you soar through the skies in a uniquely personalized plane. Compete with your friends and showcase your skills by sharing your high scores. Engage in friendly competition as you strive to outscore your peers. The global leaderboard awaits your ascent, where you can leave your mark as one of the top players in the world. Features: - Thrilling Gameplay: Take control of a plane and navigate tower, collecting coins and evading projectiles. - Intense Challenges: Each level presents a new hurdle with increased speed and relentless projectile attacks, testing your reflexes and strategic thinking. - Unlockable Skins: Collect rare diamonds throughout the game to unlock a diverse range of captivating plane skins, showcasing your personal style and achievements. - Compete with Friends: Share your high scores with friends and engage in friendly competition to climb the ranks of the global leaderboard. - Vibrant Visuals: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning game world, brought to life with captivating graphics and engaging animations. Prepare for an unforgettable aerial adventure as you embark on the thrilling journey of "Plane: Tower Attack." Dodge projectiles, collect coins, and dominate the skies in this pulse-pounding gaming experience. Are you ready to rise above the challenges, unlock new skins, and leave your mark on the global leaderboard? Download now and take flight!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plane at none against Space Mission's 1. Plane also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Space Mission's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Space Mission sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plane asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Mission ships an update every 6 months, Plane daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Mission | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Schumacher | Serhii Hryn |
In-app purchases
Space Mission
- Show Your Support$0.99
Plane
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Space Mission free?
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Which is updated more often, Space Mission or Plane?
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