# Nal-Lander — LEM Lander

> Gesture-controlled lunar lander simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by John Clute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nal-lander/id1633373510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Clute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231911099)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nal-lander/id1633373510/reviews.md

## What is Nal?

Nal-lander, is a lem simulator that gives you the opportunity to land on the moon, all you have to do is maneuver you lander into position and gently land on the moon.

To Maneuver the Lander, instead of using buttons you place you fingers on the screen where the lander will respond to your gestures.
using 2 finger - you can rotate the lander left or right.
with one finger you can swipe up, this straightens the lander to a vertical position
pressing down on the screen with one finger will engage the engines they will either slow your descent.

When the play is over, either you crashed or landed, hopefully landed.
Swiping up will restart the game.
Swipe down will open options, pause game, reset score, and get game instructions

## Key features

- Intuitive gesture controls
- Realistic lunar landing simulation
- Engine management for descent
- Moon surface landing objective
- Game restart and options menu

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nal-lander/id1633373510/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Controls for thrust suck

*2026-01-18*

I’m a big fan of the games from my childhood so I bought this and the football game.
The thrust control there is no button so it’s hard to know how to give more or less thrust.
Also some landing zones don’t appear for long periods

## Frequently asked questions about Nal

### What is Nal-Lander?

Nal-Lander is a lunar lander simulation game where players use touch gestures to maneuver their spacecraft and land on the moon. It focuses on realistic physics and gentle landings.

### How do I control the lander in Nal-Lander?

You control the lander using touch gestures. Two fingers allow rotation, a single finger swipe can straighten the lander, and pressing down engages the engines to slow your descent.

### Is Nal-Lander free to play?

No, Nal-Lander is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### Does Nal-Lander have ads?

No, Nal-Lander does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it offers an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

### What devices is Nal-Lander compatible with?

Nal-Lander is compatible with iPhones and iPads. It was released on December 14, 2022, and its latest version is 1.1.0.1.

### What is the age rating for Nal-Lander?

Nal-Lander has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for most players and contains content generally considered appropriate for children.

### How often is Nal-Lander updated?

Nal-Lander was last updated on August 5, 2023. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential improvements.

### Can I play Nal-Lander offline?

The description does not specify online or offline play requirements. However, simulation games of this nature typically do not require a constant internet connection to function.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0.1 — 2023-08-05

reset the score and time when the game is over,  Added more text to tell the user how to unpause.
   Was playing the game this week and noticed, several things, when the fuel was 2 it would not reset, it kept on thinking that there was fuel
   and needed to play.  Fixed that by setting fuel limit to 5, anything 5 and under it would reset.
   the next thing I noticed was the score and time did not reset.  Starting reseting the actual score and time at the end of the round.  That did not fix it.
   What I did instead was set the lblDisplayTime and lblDisplayScore values, when the round was over that fixed it.  Only doing it once, any time before will clear out the score
   before the user starts over.

### 1.1 — 2023-03-18

Added a slider to the lower left hand side of the game.  This improves lander rotation.  This is one thing you should note, you need to take your finger off of it if you have the engine going.  The game does turn off at times unless you have both fingers off the screen.

### 1.0 — 2022-12-14

No release notes.

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