# Apollo Eagle > Apollo 11 lunar module landing simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Julian James.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-eagle/id315792821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Julian James](https://appshunter.io/developer/293642870) - Category: Games, Simulation - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-05-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-eagle/id315792821/reviews.md ## What is Apollo Eagle? Apollo "Eagle" is a simulation of the final twelve minutes of the landing of "Eagle", the Lunar Module from Apollo 11. This was the "Powered Descent". The key is to lose the forward velocity before pitching over and landing vertically. For most of the descent the throttle is at 100%. By adjusting the throttle and pitch you can land safely. As fuel is used up, the mass of the spacecraft correctly reduces. Ideally, you need to have your altitude and forward rates less than 10 fps (feet per second). Altitude and rates are in feet as these units were used on the original landing. If you fail to land successfully you can use the time slider to rewind to an earlier point in the flight. You can also pause the simulation. The landing info button shows basic information about how to conduct the landing. This will also pause the simulation. The home button will return you to the title screen. You can attempt a full landing or select a practice version. The resume option will return to the previous full landing attempt. The accelerometer changes your view point. Check out Zone Warrior which is also available on the App Store. Astronomical apps Moon Atlas, Mars Atlas, Venus Atlas and Planisphere are also available on the App Store. ## Key features - Simulates final 12 minutes of lunar landing - Adjust throttle and pitch for vertical landing - Real-time fuel consumption and mass reduction - Time slider for rewinding simulation - Pause and landing info features - Practice and full landing modes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-eagle/id315792821/reviews.md ### 4/5 — I like it! *2019-07-19, version 1.1.1* Fun to fly, reacts well. Would be better if you could set the view angle with a fingertip vis pointing the device, but other than that I think it is worth a buck ### 5/5 — Fun!! *2019-04-30, version 1.1.1* It took me three tries to land safely. Now I am making it my goal to see how much fuel I can land with. The graphics are awesome! One suggestion: Include the Abort button. When pressed, it would jettison the descent stage and engage the AGS, just to give us the option of having something cool to watch after we badly screw up. ### 1/5 — Boring *2018-07-01, version 1.1.0* zzzzzzzzzz ### 5/5 — Apollo Eagle advice/praise! *2016-10-04, version 1.0.7* This is one of my favorite space related apps that I have and you've done a marvelous job of letting the player experience what it was like to land in the moon. I love the real time sounds of the Apollo 11 powered descent and that it gives you all the critical data in order to safely land. It's simple yet intriguingly difficult. Well done! The one thing that I would potentially recommend for a future update, is it maybe have an interior cockpit view to land from. Best of luck! ### 5/5 — Extremely Realistic Lunar Landing App *2015-09-11, version 1.0.7* While most of the lunar landing apps are little more than games based on the 1970's Atari version, This app accurately recreates the flight dynamics and physics of the Apollo Lunar Module on its powered descent from lunar orbit to the surface of the moon. By altering thrust and pitch the pilot is able to control the descent while being fed the critical data of pitch, forward velocity, vertical rate of descent and remaining fuel level. The Lunar Module is faithfully and beautifully rendered and the player is treated to different views simply by rotating the screen all with a background soundtrack of the actual lunar landing from Apollo 11 on July 20th,1969. This mighty little app is the rare combination of lessons in orbital mechanics, Newtons Laws of physics, and history, all wrapped in an entertaining package for just $0.99 cents ### 5/5 — Amazing *2014-09-26, version 1.0.5* 12-15 minutes of being tense hoping I can shoot the landing! 2nd try landed it! Awesome game! Needs to be a little more zoomed out. ### 5/5 — Great game! *2014-07-07, version 1.0.4* Very fun and challenging, difficult even after a successful landing. The description is right the key is controlling forward velocity and adjusting your powered descent and thrust as the LEM becomes lighter from less and less fuel. Game is well worth the download and although simple does have replay value. I'd like to see further updates allow longer powered descent and lift off and re-entry descents as well. ### 1/5 — Worthless now! *2013-02-18, version 1.0.3* Whatever changed during the last update has ruined this formerly enjoyable app. Pitch controls are now WAY to sensitive, and the Thrust controls ONLY operate at Full (100%) or Minimum (10%), there is now no capability to moderate thrust levels. Issues occur on iPad 1(5.1.1). Works fine on iPod 5th gen (6.0.1). Please fix for iPad. ### 5/5 — Very Fun *2012-11-13, version 1.0.2* Overall it's a very fun app but just needs the rocket fire textures to be better and support for iPad. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2011-07-28, version 1.0.1* Very challenging, yet addictive. This game is a real treat for Apollo enthusiasts! ## Frequently asked questions about Apollo Eagle ### What is Apollo Eagle? Apollo Eagle is a simulation game that recreates the final twelve minutes of the "Eagle" lunar module's landing during the Apollo 11 mission. Players must manage throttle and pitch to achieve a safe, vertical touchdown. ### How do I play Apollo Eagle? You control the descent by adjusting the throttle and pitch of the lunar module. The goal is to reduce forward velocity before landing vertically, with ideal rates below 10 feet per second. ### Can I retry a landing in Apollo Eagle? Yes, Apollo Eagle features a time slider that allows you to rewind to an earlier point in the flight if you make a mistake. You can also pause the simulation at any time. ### What devices does Apollo Eagle support? Apollo Eagle is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on April 16, 2024, with version 1.1.6. ### What is the age rating for Apollo Eagle? Apollo Eagle has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players interested in space exploration and simulation. ### How much does Apollo Eagle cost? Apollo Eagle is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### Does Apollo Eagle have multiplayer? The description for Apollo Eagle does not mention any multiplayer features. It is presented as a single-player simulation experience. ### What is the update frequency for Apollo Eagle? Apollo Eagle was last updated on April 16, 2024. While specific update frequency isn't stated, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.6 — 2024-04-16 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.5 — 2023-04-07 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.4 — 2021-09-22 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.3 — 2020-03-17 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.2 — 2019-10-03 Bug fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Apollo Eagle | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Air Cavalry - Flight Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-cavalry-flight-simulator/id731391854) | 4.5 (8,146) | Free | Games | | [Apollo LM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-lm/id1571833999) | 4.0 (3) | $0.99 | Games | | [VR Moon Landing Mission 360](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-moon-landing-mission-360/id1486768080) | 4.2 (583) | Free | Games | | [WarShip War Navy Fleet Combat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warship-war-navy-fleet-combat/id1107882380) | 4.1 (19) | Free | Games | | [Sandbox Destruction Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-destruction-simulator/id1556988021) | 4.3 (21) | Free | Games | | [Airplane Parking Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-parking-simulator/id1542734283) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Julian James - [Zone Warrior](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-warrior/id293642867) - [Moon Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-atlas/id302171459) - [Mars Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-atlas/id303482394) - [Venus Atlas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venus-atlas/id317310503) - [Planisphere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planisphere/id331897327) All apps by Julian James: https://appshunter.io/developer/293642870 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*