# Crash Landing

> Tilt-controlled lunar shuttle landing simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Keaka Jackson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-landing/id287965102 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Keaka Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/285864942)
- Category: Games, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 12,405 App Store ratings · 187 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 2.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-landing/id287965102/reviews.md

## What is Crash Landing?

Tilt your iPhone to land your shuttle safely on a platform on the moon.

Control your shuttle using the accelerometer. Tilt your iPhone up and down to control thrust and speed. Tilt your phone left and right to control angle and position. You have to slowly land your shuttle upright on the platform. If you run out of fuel, gravity will not be your friend.  Tap the screen to start a new game.

This game is nearly impossible to win. It took me about 25 tries before I landed successfully, and I think I just got lucky. If your life is filled with too much success and pleasure, try this game.

This application was provided as sample code for iPhone developers. Somebody far more talented than me made this application and I take absolutely no credit for it. I just think it's cool enough that it should be distributed for free.

The code license states that developers may "modify and redistribute the Apple Software, with or without modifications, in source and/or binary forms". I'm distributing it unmodified for the world to enjoy.

Sometimes the accelerometer stops working and you can't control the shuttle. Just quit and relaunch the app.

Thank you Apple for creating this incredible iPhone platform!

## Key features

- Accelerometer-based tilt controls
- Precise thrust and speed management
- Angle and position adjustment
- Challenging moon platform landings
- Fuel management
- Tap to restart game

## What do users think of Crash Landing?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎉 Great free app
- 💡 Utilizes device's motion sensors

**Cons**

- 🐛 Controls can be too sensitive
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system
- 🔊 Loud sound effects
- 🤔 Lack of instructions or tutorial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on some devices
- Inconsistent landing detection

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty levels
- Customizable controls
- High score leaderboards
- Background music option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 187)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crash-landing/id287965102/reviews.md

### 5/5 — No update

*2024-09-11*

Was the first app I ever had! So sad it doesn’t work on my phone anymore :(

### 5/5 — Good app

*2022-06-25*

Good game, pretty easy

### 5/5 — Please update

*2018-07-11*

Please update so I can download crash landing

### 5/5 — Please update the app. Please update the app to support ios11. It’s one of my favorites!!

*2017-09-30*

As I said this is a fun relaxing game. Please update it so it works again. Thanks

### 5/5 — One of the greats

*2017-03-06, version 0*

This was one of the original few apps I installed on my first iPhone way back in 2008. 

Crash Landing is just as fun today as it was nine years ago.

### 3/5 — What's the confusion?

*2012-04-20, version 0*

Not sure why so many people are bamboozled by this, at first I couldn't get it to wok either but realised u have to start off playing with your device flat then it's easy and I land it nearly every time! U just tilt to control thrust. Ok game but not much longevity to it.

### 4/5 — Fun but hard

*2012-04-11, version 0*

This game is simple but challenging. The trick is to use the least amount of fuel to land the craft as fast as possible.  I wish the developer would rework the app so we could listen to music and podcast while playing the game.

### 5/5 — Great

*2012-01-02, version 0*

Good game and not too hard

### 1/5 — Horrible game

*2011-12-18, version 0*

It stunk!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Can I give negative stars for this game?

*2011-10-21, version 0*

Terrible controls... As evidenced by all the people who deleted it so quickly. To the author... Atari's lunar landing from the early 80's was FAR superior to this junk. Do us all a favor and give up writing software.

## Frequently asked questions about Crash Landing

### What is this app about?

This app is a challenging game where you use your device's accelerometer to control a shuttle. The goal is to land the shuttle safely and upright on a platform on the moon by managing its thrust, speed, angle, and position before running out of fuel.

### How do I control the shuttle?

You control the shuttle by tilting your iPhone. Tilting up and down adjusts thrust and speed, while tilting left and right controls the angle and position of the shuttle for a precise landing.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, this application is distributed for free. It was originally provided as sample code for developers and is made available for everyone to enjoy without any cost.

### What happens if the accelerometer stops working?

If you encounter an issue where the accelerometer stops responding and you cannot control the shuttle, the recommended solution is to quit and relaunch the application. This usually resolves temporary glitches.

### What makes this game difficult?

The game is designed to be nearly impossible to win, requiring significant practice and precision. Successfully landing the shuttle upright on the platform demands careful control of speed, angle, and fuel management, making it a true test of skill.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-02-12

No release notes.

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