# TerraGenesis vs Float Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Float Simulator at none against TerraGenesis's 10. Float Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TerraGenesis's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TerraGenesis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Float Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Float Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TerraGenesis has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TerraGenesis ships an update monthly, Float Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TerraGenesis | Float Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terragenesis-space-settlers/id1039841501/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-simulator/id6770820911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 302 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tilting Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095401785) | [Andrew Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896764374) |

## What reviewers say

### TerraGenesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terragenesis-space-settlers/id1039841501)

Simulate the terraforming of planets using real scientific principles. Cultivate life, manage resources, and build civilizations on various worlds, from our solar system to fictional planets and moons. Encounter alien life and defend your settlements from cosmic threats.

**Highlights:** Idle planet building simulator, Real science from NASA, Terraform planets and moons, Manage biospheres and resources, Encounter and interact with alien populations, Defend from asteroid attacks, Multiple interstellar factions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| W6 Pack | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Genesis Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 Genesis Point Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Genesis Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Genesis Point Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Genesis Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Genesis Point Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Planets | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Genesis Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Genesis Point Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome and engaging
- 👍 Perfectly engaging game
- 👍 Incredibly addictive in a good way
- 👍 Beautiful and pleasing graphics
- 👍 Realistic and based on science

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Biosphere bugs
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Terraforming progress resets unexpectedly
- ⏱️ Terraforming takes too long
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all content

**Reported bugs**

- Biosphere mechanics not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Terraforming progress being lost unexpectedly
- Incorrect or missing information in UI

**Requested features**

- Add more planet and moon options
- Improve biosphere management
- Add more natural disasters and events
- Allow manual control of city development
- Improve UI and make it more responsive


### Float Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-simulator/id6770820911)

Pilot a vertical profiling float to achieve mission success by hitting target depths and maintaining neutral buoyancy. This simulation is inspired by the MATE ROV underwater robotics competition.

**Highlights:** Manual float control, Target depth achievement, Neutral buoyancy adjustment, Four-phase missions, Inspired by MATE ROV competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TerraGenesis free?

TerraGenesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Float Simulator free?

Float Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TerraGenesis or Float Simulator?

Float Simulator is rated higher. TerraGenesis averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Float Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TerraGenesis or Float Simulator have ads?

TerraGenesis shows ads; Float Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, TerraGenesis or Float Simulator?

TerraGenesis ships an update monthly, and Float Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, TerraGenesis was updated on October 21, 2026 and Float Simulator on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*