Comparison

Broken Space vs Cardwheel

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

Head to head
About

Broken Space

Embark on a galactic adventure in this physics-based block breaker. Blast through over 130 unique levels across visually stunning sci-fi locations, utilizing a cannon and missile launcher. Face challenging boss fights and unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • 130+ unique levels
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Sci-fi graphics
  • Boss fights and challenge modes
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Gameplay recording and sharing
Features
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In Broken Space, you will travel across a galaxy of stunningly beautiful locations as you blast through over 130 meticulously and uniquely designed levels. Broken Space is an easy to pick up physics based block breaker that quickly builds up that action as you choose your own path through the galaxy. STUNNING VISUALS Each of the 10 locations is visually stunning and contains some of the most impressive sci-fi graphics currently available on mobile devices. UNIQUE GAMEPLAY Utilize your cannon and missile launcher as you encounter many unique objects including blocks that detonate, others that redirect energy, and anomalies that gravitationally warp the paths of weapons and energy. CHALLENGES AND BOSS FIGHTS Boss fights are spread throughout the galaxy, and completing a location unlocks a challenge mode that may include a timer, extra sphere, or a more powerful boss. UNLOCK UPGRADES Collect iridium ore from destroyed blocks to unlock upgrades that include better weapons, more armor, a more powerful sphere, and more. TILT OR TOUCH Move either by swiping the screen or use tilt mode, which uses your device's gyro to precisely control the spaceship. REPLAY KIT Record and share gameplay videos or broadcast your gameplay live. iCloud Your game data is backed up to iCloud and can be synced with Broken Space on Apple TV and across all of your devices. ** Broken Space is optimized for all devices that support iOS 8 and above and includes further enhanced visuals for iPhone 7, 8, and the iPhone X **

About

Cardwheel

A roguelite game where players spin a wheel, drop balls, and match colors to score points. Strategize with unique wheels, shop for upgrades, and overcome challenging boss encounters in this addictive, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel gameplay
  • Color matching for scores
  • Unique wheel selection
  • Shop for jokers and card packs
  • Boss challenges with modifiers
  • Endless strategic combos
Features
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Spin. Drop. Score. Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play. How it works: * Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources. * Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop. * Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited. * Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave. * Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat. Why you’ll love Cardwheel * Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins * Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers * Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation * Simple to learn, endlessly replayable Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

Screenshots

Broken Space4 screens
Cardwheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Broken Space at 100% against Cardwheel's 43%. Broken Space also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Cardwheel's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Broken Space sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cardwheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Broken Space holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Broken Space's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cardwheel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broken Space ships an update every 9 days, Cardwheel every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Broken Space versus Cardwheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroken SpaceCardwheel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better3.7 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazon Burnellnitzan.games LLC

Customer experience

Broken Space

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cardwheel

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative42.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Broken Space

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$1.99
1 purchases

Cardwheel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Broken Space free?
Broken Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardwheel free?
Cardwheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Broken Space or Cardwheel?
Broken Space is rated higher. Broken Space averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cardwheel averages 3.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Broken Space or Cardwheel have ads?
Neither Broken Space nor Cardwheel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broken Space or Cardwheel?
Broken Space ships an update every 9 days, and Cardwheel every 8 days. Most recently, Broken Space was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cardwheel on September 18, 2026.

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