# iLunolet

> Scientifically accurate lunar flight simulator with realistic spaceship controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Ilya Basin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilunolet/id475218788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ilya Basin](https://appshunter.io/developer/475218831)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilunolet/id475218788/reviews.md

## What is iLunolet?

iLunolet is a scientifically accurate lunar flight simulator that lets you fly a spaceship running on a mix of liquid oxygen and kerosene.

By controlling your ship's throttle and orientation, you can take off, land, maneuver into circular and elliptical orbits, and dock and undock with a space station circling the Moon.

Happy flying!

Contact ilya.basin@gmail.com for feedback.

## Key features

- Realistic lunar flight simulation
- Control throttle and orientation
- Take off and land on the Moon
- Maneuver into orbits
- Dock and undock with space station

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilunolet/id475218788/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Unique take!

*2018-10-06*

Great concept great sim. Thank you for keeping it updated for latest ios!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2016-10-08*

Played it many years ago on programmable calculator, and it was slow and boring. This one is the same physics, but it's realtime - and realtime changes game perception completely!  Just cannot stop playing it for many days :-)

### 5/5 — Simplicity-to-entertainment ratio: infinite

*2015-02-05*

This game has more replay value than any game I've played before. Not it only does it demonstrate the physics of orbital flight, it also illustrates the need for careful and considered expenditure of fuel.

If I was trapped on a desert island with one game, this would be it.

I'd suggest

* Adding a + / - to the time slider. Often just 2x or 3x is desired and having to either momentarily jump to 10x while trying to use the slider is problematic, and having to pause first to avoid this jump is a pain.
* Offering faster time-advance than 60x. sometimes it's fun to watch the lander zip around if you've botched the docking.
* Option to set the orbit trail length.
* Projected path option.
* A guide. Some things I didn't understand at first, but had to figure out, and some things I still don't understand.

### 4/5 — Lander

*2014-02-01*

This landing simulator is challenging in a 2d format, docking of space station is kinda hard and landing back on the moon at zero degrees also kinda hard

### 5/5 — Realistic

*2014-01-07*

Cool

### 5/5 — Good

*2013-11-19, version 1.22*

I realy like it and its very fun to play (i keep messing with it on settings)

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2013-09-25*

This is an amazing lunar simulator for us Kerbal folks! I would like some more fancy calculations, but for a 2-D orbiter, I have what I need. Excellent work guys.

### 5/5 — Nice

*2013-06-29*

Great way to get a feel for vector flight.

### 4/5 — Nice cerebral workout

*2013-06-11, version 1.20*

Ok...this isn't an action thriller...but it is a great piece of entertainment to develop patience.  Very simple...which is part of the attraction.  I really like it...although once you've gone up and come down, it is kind of over.

If a new version came out...it would benefit from additional orbit targets (higher or spaced out), some apogee-perigee tracks to achieve, maybe a geo-synchronous altitude to meet...although that would require a rotating planet.

Nice 'old school' classy game.  Thank you.

### 5/5 — Very realistic simulator

*2013-05-13*

Fun

## Frequently asked questions about iLunolet

### What kind of gameplay does iLunolet offer?

iLunolet offers a scientifically accurate lunar flight simulation. Players control a spaceship's throttle and orientation to perform realistic maneuvers like taking off, landing, orbiting the Moon, and docking with a space station.

### Can I play iLunolet offline?

The provided information does not specify if iLunolet supports offline play. However, as a flight simulator focused on physics, it is likely designed to function without a constant internet connection.

### Does iLunolet have multiplayer modes?

The description of iLunolet focuses on a single-player flight simulation experience. There is no mention of multiplayer or cooperative gameplay features.

### What devices is iLunolet compatible with?

iLunolet is currently supported on iPads, according to the provided device compatibility information.

### How often is iLunolet updated?

The latest version of iLunolet was released on September 8, 2017. The app has not received updates since then, indicating a lack of recent development.

### What is the age rating for iLunolet?

iLunolet has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Does iLunolet have ads?

No, iLunolet does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for iLunolet?

iLunolet has a positive user sentiment, reflected in its rating of 4.2 stars from 5 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.24 — 2017-09-08

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

Fixed a Landscape bug.

### 1.23 — 2017-09-07

Rebuilt as a 64-bit app to suport iOS 11

### 1.22 — 2013-09-26

iOS 7 compatibility
Panning and zooming at the same time now works
Minor improvements

### 1.20 — 2013-01-25

Sorry, it took so long for this update. I was very busy at work. :)

- Added a Moon Base at 0 degrees for refueling
- Added full Retina support
- Added a setting to disable time compression when engine is on
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.11 — 2012-05-07

A bug causing help not to display correctly on the New iPad is fixed. 

Please note that the version with Retina-optimized graphics is coming in the near future.

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