# F-Sim Space Shuttle

> Realistic Space Shuttle approach and landing flight simulator. (iPhone/iPad app by SkyTale Software GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-sim-space-shuttle/id352670055 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SkyTale Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/352670058)
- Category: Games, Education, Racing, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 927 App Store ratings · 863 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-sim-space-shuttle/id352670055/reviews.md

## What is F?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to land the Space Shuttle? Now you can find out. F-Sim Space Shuttle is a critically acclaimed flight simulator for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It simulates the Space Shuttle approach and landing in incredible detail and accuracy. We’ve tried to combine realistic flight dynamics with stunning graphics and fun game play: Each landing attempt takes just a few minutes. Our landing analysis and scoring system tells you exactly how to improve your next landing. It will make you come back and try again.

No ads, no in-app-purchases.

Each flight starts at either 10,000 feet, already aligned with the runway, or at up to 50,000 feet, before banking into the heading alignment cone. During descent, the Orbiter is an unpowered glider, so you will only have one chance to get it right. Astronauts used to call it a flying brick: because of its 200,000 lbs. gross weight and low lift over drag ratio, the approach is six times steeper and two times faster than a typical airliner approach. Landing the Orbiter takes practice, but the built-in autopilot demo and tutorials will get you started. After your first safe touchdown,  chase that perfect landing, compare your high scores online with your friends, earn medals, and unlock achievements. Experiment with different weather conditions, night approaches, and even emergency scenarios or system failures. At the end of each flight, watch a replay from different camera angles. 

You control the Orbiter’s pitch and roll axes by tilting your device. Alternatively, you may switch to on-screen analog sticks. Rudder, speed brake, gear, and chute are usually handled by the autopilot, but you can have full manual control if you like. For beginners, we’ve added rectangles that visualize the desired approach path. Simply try to stay within the corridor of rectangles, and they’ll guide you right to the touchdown point. Advanced pilots can turn them off and rely on the instruments in the head-up display (HUD) instead. The simulated guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems are authentic replications of their counterparts in the real Orbiter, and the HUD features all the instruments real Space Shuttle commanders used to employ to skillfully land this unique aircraft. Now it’s your turn to give it a try.

Here’s what others have said about it:

“Because this app is so visually exciting, so technically deep, so sophisticated, so beautifully done in its realism, effects, and documentation, it earned a perfect 5/5 rating, Outstanding.”
John Martellaro, Senior Editor for Reviews, The Mac Observer

“I was excited to see that I can enjoy flying the space shuttle realistically also on my iPhone and complement my addiction to our Space Shuttle Mission Simulator on PC when I am on the road.”
Alex L., www.space-shuttle-mission.com

“Absolutely awesome app that is a must for shuttle huggers and aspiring astronauts.”
Chris Bergin, Managing Editor, NASASpaceflight.com

F-Sim Space Shuttle takes full advantage of modern iOS devices, but also runs smoothly on older hardware. We’ve tested it on all iOS devices, and iOS versions 3 to 7.

## Key features

- Realistic flight dynamics
- Detailed landing analysis and scoring
- Autopilot demo and tutorials
- Online high score comparison
- Unlockable achievements and medals
- Experiment with weather and emergency scenarios
- Manual and autopilot control options

## What do users think of F?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and realistic flight model
- 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Highly detailed and immersive simulation
- 💾 Saves and replays of landing attempts
- 🎨 Customizable settings (weather, failures, etc.)

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new features in recent years
- 🔍 Limited gameplay options (only landing sequence)
- 🤖 Automatic systems make it too easy at times
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game Center integration not working properly
- Occasional crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Add launch sequence and orbital operations
- Introduce different shuttle models to pilot
- Implement multiplayer and leaderboard functionality
- Expand to other aircraft types and flight scenarios

## Recent user reviews (10 of 863)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-sim-space-shuttle/id352670055/reviews.md

### 3/5 — How to drive？

*2026-08-15*

I can’t drive the spice shuttle at all! How to drive?

### 1/5 — 看视频的

*2026-08-15*

没有操作按钮只有上面的观看角度，看是如何坠机的！

### 5/5 — 非常非常好玩

*2026-08-05*

这是我所有的游戏里见过唯一一个没有广告的而且非常真实

### 5/5 — Attention!

*2026-07-14*

When can the second generation be available in the Chinese store? I'm really looking forward to it

### 3/5 — Add this pls

*2026-07-09, version 2.10*

Can you make it co I’m a like a real astronaut on board a space shuttle doing missions pls pls pls pls 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

### 4/5 — 还是OK的

*2026-07-06*

就是他那个方向图有点难调整，我10次只有两次是可以降落的，而且他那个是贴图，希望作者能做个立体版本的而且可以添加一个手柄的，不然太好操控了

### 5/5 — 非常非常建议游玩

*2026-07-05*

在我张乐苹果商店上这么多飞行模拟器只有这一款，让我眼前一亮，并且没有弹窗广告非常的好玩。

### 4/5 — 缺陷

*2026-06-13*

灵敏度太强了，不能调操控模式

### 5/5 — Tricky but Fun

*2026-06-06, version 2.10*

After 23 landings and 1 barrel roll on a full approach, I finally got a 1 star safe landing. But even then this game is very fun despite being tricky to get even a good rating on a landing. 👍 🚀🛬

### 4/5 — 🪐

*2026-05-30, version 2.10*

Uzay yok

## Frequently asked questions about F

### What is F-Sim Space Shuttle?

F-Sim Space Shuttle is a critically acclaimed flight simulator for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch that recreates the challenging approach and landing of the Space Shuttle. It combines realistic flight dynamics with detailed graphics and gameplay.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include realistic flight dynamics, a detailed landing analysis and scoring system, autopilot demos and tutorials, online high score comparisons, unlockable achievements, and the ability to experiment with different weather and emergency scenarios. You can also choose between manual and autopilot control options.

### How much does F-Sim Space Shuttle cost?

The application is a paid app and does not feature any advertisements or in-app purchases. The price is a one-time purchase to access all features and content.

### What devices is F-Sim Space Shuttle compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It offers a realistic simulation experience across these Apple mobile platforms.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The primary goal is to successfully and accurately land the Space Shuttle. Each landing attempt is timed and scored, providing feedback to help you improve your technique for subsequent attempts and achieve perfect landings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2014-12-31

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

This is a relatively minor upgrade. New features include
• support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus screen resolutions
• enhanced user interface on iOS 7 and iOS 8
• a new replay manager: F-Sim Space Shuttle now stores replays of the 10 most recent and the 10 best flights. You can watch them later or save them as video
• MFI game controller support. Tilt controls are still the preferred way to control the orbiter, but if you have an MFI game controller, you can now use it as an optional control input (switch to analog controls in the options menu when your game controller is connected)

We hope that you like this update and kindly ask to rate or review it in the App Store.

We are already working on a major update and on a new flight sim app. Stay tuned!

### 2.8.2 — 2013-04-26

This is a bug fix release, there are no new features in version 2.8.2:

• Fixes a bug where the volume sliders were unresponsive on iPhone and iPod touch
• Fixes a bug where the radio volume was set to 0 after recording a replay
• Fixes a bug where F-Sim would crash if Game Center was used on iOS 4.


New features in version 2.8:

You can now record and save your replays¹. They are rendered to video in HD (up to 1080p²) and saved in your camera roll. From there you can upload them to YouTube, send them via e-mail, or import them into other apps (e.g. iMove for post-processing). 

¹ requires iOS 5 or newer 
² record in HD on iPhone 4S or later, 5th generation iPod touch, and iPad 2 or later

### 2.8 — 2013-04-07

You can now record and save your replays¹. They are rendered to video in HD (up to 1080p²) and saved in your camera roll. From there you can upload them to YouTube, send them via e-mail, or import them into other apps (e.g. iMove for post-processing).

¹ requires iOS 5 or newer
² record in HD on iPhone 4S or later, 5th generation iPod touch, and iPad 2 or later

### 2.6.2 — 2012-11-26

Version 2.6.2:
THERE ARE NO NEW FEATURES IN THIS VERSION!
This is a minor update that fixes a few bugs and typos:
• Bounced landings now still count as “safe” or even “good” landings.
• Improved gyroscope support.
• Shows tilt indicator on top of the screen when “tilt with device” is turned off.
• Fixed landing analysis scrolling issue on iPhone 5.

Version 2.6:
• Full support for the 4 inch screen on iPhone 5 
• New sound effects 
• Improved ground textures 
• Full GameCenter integration (replaces OpenFeint)

### 2.6 — 2012-10-26

• Full support for the 4 inch screen on iPhone 5
• New sound effects
• Improved ground textures
• Full GameCenter integration (replaces OpenFeint)

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