# HoppAR — The Rocket Launch Application

> Augmented reality rocket simulation and launch application. (iPhone/iPad app by Josef Grunig.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppar/id1497739070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josef Grunig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497739069)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 579 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 372 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2020-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppar/id1497739070/reviews.md

## What is HoppAR?

Launch and land your favorite rockets in Augmented Reality from your courtyard!
Perform rocket engine test fires directly on your table.
Manually control the Thrust Vectoring and perform your first landing at home!
Color your favorite rocket and see it in action in Augmented Reality

You can choose between many different rocket prototypes and real spacecrafts. 
Here are a few of them: the beloved StarHopper, the giant Starship MK1, and the hover test of the Dragon 2. Watch the Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2 leave the launch pad and the Falcon 9 first stage land back! Enjoy the Buran Orbiter and Energia Rocket conquer the sky, and many more spacecrafts to come!

Not only rockets: enjoy the Perseverance Landing and the Sky-Crane maneuver in the "Last Minute of Terror" of the Entry Descend and Landing sequence. Fire a Raptor engine on your desk at home!

Select between Indoor and Outdoor mode depending on where you are and the scale of the Rocket you want to launch.

Apply filters to mimic the colors of your favorite planet and change the environmental conditions choosing among many different options: Rain, Thunderstorm, Snow and more

Take a picture or record your best launch, share them with your friends with the #HoppAR hashtag and get into the Rocket Launcher's Social Wall

Auto-renewable Subscription:
Support app Development and new Rockets Addition (renewed on an annual basis)
You get all mission unlocked with no limits for the time the subscription is active

Non-Consumable Purchase:
Instead of subscribing you might buy a single mission that will be unlocked with no time limit

Let's HoppAR!

(Disclaimer: This is app is not affiliated with any space company or its partners or customers)

## Key features

- Augmented reality rocket launches
- Manual thrust vectoring control
- Rocket engine test fires
- Customizable rocket coloring
- Variety of real spacecraft models
- Entry, Descent, and Landing simulations
- Indoor and Outdoor AR modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HoppAR Supporter | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FALCON HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARSHIP Belly Flop | $0.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| DELTA IV HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| PERSEVERANCE | $0.99 | one-time |
| DRONESHIP OCISLY | $0.99 | one-time |
| NEW SHEPARD | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARIANE 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARTEMIS I | $0.99 | one-time |
| SATURN V | $1.99 | one-time |
| SOYUZ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Control Feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| ELECTRON | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HoppAR?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent AR simulation and gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 High-quality rocket models and realistic designs
- 🎵 Great music and audio (with some caveats)
- 📱 Well-made and polished app overall
- 🌟 Immersive and satisfying launch experience
- ✨ Innovative augmented reality implementation
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for families and space enthusiasts

**Cons**

- 💰 Premium rockets locked behind paywall
- 🐛 AR functionality issues on some devices
- 📱 Orientation requirement (vertical/horizontal) frustrating
- ⏱️ Limited gameplay - rockets auto-launch and auto-land
- 🎬 Short 5-second clips lack player control
- 🔧 Camera and scanning problems on certain phones
- 🖥️ Gray screen and app crashes reported
- 🎙️ Repetitive countdown voice across all rockets

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black screen on horizontal surface scanning
- Camera not working on certain devices
- App won't open or crashes on startup
- Gray screen display issue
- iPad AR compatibility problems
- App performance issues causing crashes
- Sound/audio problems requiring fixes

**Most requested features**

- Space Shuttle addition
- Manual control for Falcon 9 and Dragon
- Free access to premium rockets
- Launch towers for all rockets
- Soyuz rocket
- Sea Dragon rocket
- Starship inclusion
- First-person/cockpit camera view
- Non-AR mode for gameplay
- VR mode support
- Ability to place objects in front of rockets
- Increased rocket size to fill room
- Enhanced smoke/rumble effects
- Original countdown voices per rocket
- More rocket variety overall

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppar/id1497739070/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-05-20, version 1.4.0*

Amazing game it is super fun.

### 5/5 — VERY GOOD!!!!

*2026-05-04, version 1.4.0*

I really like the Soyuz rocket launch and a lot more. Very good!!,!

### 3/5 — Really

*2026-04-13, version 1.4.0*

Every rocket you buy takes off then ends. No stage release or lunar orbit. Fricking stupid. Too bad cause they have an awesome idea and design. Hey dummies sell the game to me so I can take it out of this world

### 5/5 — Need all rockets for free

*2025-11-07, version 1.3.7*

Hi, can you make all of the rockets free for me because and want to launch the saturn v and all the other rockets so can you make them free? Can you also make a camera with the second stage and the iss and landing on all of them?

### 5/5 — Space shuttle

*2025-06-05, version 1.3.7*

Where is the space shuttle can you add it in the next update?

### 5/5 — Hi

*2024-11-04*

Please add free space shuttle

### 5/5 — ITS SO GOOD

*2024-09-07, version 1.3.3*

ITS THE BEST SIMULATION IVE EVER SEEN. I thought I was going to get scammed but no, this is the best virtual game ever and the music

### 5/5 — Good job! 👍😃🙂🛰️🚀

*2024-06-02, version 1.3.2*

I like it,but my ONLY gripe is that I don’t feel like holding the iPad vertically,but other than that, it’s the best AR game. I really do like Augmented Reality!

### 1/5 — Am on iPad…

*2024-02-16, version 1.3.2*

It’s use for an ar so I cannot play the game

### 4/5 — It’s good but need more free rockets

*2023-07-24, version 1.2.9*

Amazing game and great graphics. It’s just that there are only so many free rockets. The problem is that it’s the best rockets that cost money.

## Frequently asked questions about HoppAR

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to launch and land various rockets and spacecraft in augmented reality. You can perform engine test fires, manually control thrust vectoring, and even color your rockets before launching them. It also simulates famous space mission sequences like the Perseverance landing.

### What kind of rockets and spacecraft are available?

The app features a selection of real spacecraft and rocket prototypes, including the StarHopper, Starship MK1, Dragon 2, Crew Dragon Demo Mission 2, Falcon 9, Buran Orbiter, and Energia Rocket. It also includes the Perseverance landing scenario.

### How does the app handle pricing and purchases?

The app offers an auto-renewable annual subscription that unlocks all missions without limits. Alternatively, you can purchase individual missions as non-consumable items, which are unlocked permanently without a time limit.

### Can I use this app indoors and outdoors?

Yes, the app provides both Indoor and Outdoor modes. This allows you to adjust the experience based on your location and the desired scale of the rocket you wish to launch, making it versatile for different environments.

### What are the environmental conditions I can simulate?

You can change the environmental conditions to enhance your AR experience. Options include simulating Rain, Thunderstorm, and Snow, among others. You can also apply filters to mimic the colors of your favorite planet.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-01-09

Added multi-language support
Improved overall stability and performance

### 1.3.7 — 2025-01-16

Removed deprecated dependencies

### 1.3.6 — 2024-10-10

Added the Space Creator Day rocket coloring experience

### 1.3.5 — 2024-10-09

Fixed issue preventing the scan of colorings templates

### 1.3.3 — 2024-07-10

Platform upgrade and minor bug fixes

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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.*