# Gravity Captain — Slingshot planet to planet

> Spacecraft navigation game using gravity and thrusters for planet-to-planet travel. (iPhone/iPad app by Mike Hempfling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368/reviews.md

## What is Gravity Captain?

Fly your spacecraft using your thrusters and the gravity from planets to help slingshot you to get to the next planet. Pick up the extra fuel from around planets when needed but avoid crashing into them. What is the furthest planet you can reach!

+ Use gravity to slingshot around planets
+ Fly spacecraft with thrusters
+ Pickup extra fuel
+ Avoid crashing into planets
+ Randomized for replayability
+ Endless gameplay
+ Simple controls
+ Leaderboard

## Key features

- Gravity slingshot mechanics
- Spacecraft thruster control
- Fuel collection
- Planet collision avoidance
- Randomized replayability
- Endless gameplay
- Simple controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Relaxing & challenging

*2022-09-09*

When deciding what game to play, I often find myself choosing this one. It's unique, has good physics, and is neither too easy nor too difficult. Fun to play over and over!

### 5/5 — Very clever

*2020-08-22*

Addictive cerebral celestial mechanics based game.

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2017-10-19*

Challenging and fun.

## Frequently asked questions about Gravity Captain

### How do you play Gravity Captain?

You use your spacecraft's thrusters and the gravitational pull of planets to slingshot yourself to the next planet. Collect fuel to keep going and avoid crashing into planets.

### What is the goal in Gravity Captain?

The primary goal is to see how far you can travel by reaching the furthest planet possible. The gameplay is endless and randomized for high replayability.

### Does Gravity Captain have ads?

Yes, Gravity Captain contains advertisements. This is common for free mobile games that offer in-app purchases.

### Can I play Gravity Captain offline?

The provided information does not specify if Gravity Captain can be played offline. Many physics-based arcade games function without an internet connection.

### What devices support Gravity Captain?

Gravity Captain is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Gravity Captain updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 10, 2022. This indicates updates are not extremely frequent but the app is maintained.

### What makes Gravity Captain replayable?

Gravity Captain offers randomized gameplay, ensuring each session presents a new challenge. This, combined with the endless nature of the game, encourages repeat play.

### Is Gravity Captain suitable for children?

Yes, Gravity Captain has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The simple controls and clear objectives are also child-friendly.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2022-12-10

Added in-app purchase to remove ads.
Minor updates and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2017-10-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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All apps by Mike Hempfling: https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074

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*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 2026-08-27.*