Falcon Lander vs Space Shuttle AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Falcon Lander
Experience the challenge of landing a rocket on a platform in the ocean. This game simulates the difficult process of a 8-bit space rocket landing, offering a fun and addictive challenge.
- Rocket landing simulation
- 8-bit graphics
- Challenging gameplay
- Realistic physics
- Ocean platform landings
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It is super hard to land a rocket on a platform in the middle of an ocean. Elon Musk has had to learn that the hard way, and now, you too can experience the crushing disappointment of trying to land the SpaceX Falcon 9 lander, thanks to this game (completely unaffiliated with SpaceX). Yes, it is possible to land it!
Space Shuttle AR
Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.
- Augmented Reality (AR) experience
- Launch director role
- Space Shuttle launch simulation
- Docking with International Space Station
- Realistic smoke and fire effects
- Booster and fuel tank separation
- Multiple viewing angles
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The Space Shuttle has been revived through Augmented Reality(AR) since its last flight in 2011. AR is a technology that displays virtual objects in the real world. You are the launch director of the Space Shuttle. Your mission is to launch the Space Shuttle and dock with the International Space Station safely. The Space Shuttle will be launched with smoke and fire from the launch pad. The shuttle will separate booster engines and an external fuel tank. It will dock with the Space Station above the Earth. The sound and the countdown make AR Space Shuttle more realistic. You can watch the shuttle's motions from various angles. Launch a 3D virtual Space Shuttle in your backyard or any other place. This app is a simple experiment in AR. The app is not only for Space Shuttle fans but also for anyone interested in AR. Try launching the 3D virtual Space Shuttle now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Shuttle AR at none against Falcon Lander's 1. Space Shuttle AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Falcon Lander's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Falcon Lander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Shuttle AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Shuttle AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Falcon Lander's written reviews are positive against 79% of Space Shuttle AR's.
Falcon Lander ships an update every 6 weeks, Space Shuttle AR every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Falcon Lander | Space Shuttle AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (259 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 78.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 259 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandr Peancovschi | Noriaki Murao |
Customer experience
Falcon Lander
Space Shuttle AR
User reviews
Falcon Lander
From 259 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic rocket physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to land the rocket
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
Space Shuttle AR
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Realistic space shuttle simulation
- 👍 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎉 Engaging and educational experience
- 💡 Innovative use of AR technology
Room to improve
- 🐛 Placement and launch issues on some devices
- 🔍 Limited control and customization options
- ⏱️ Short gameplay duration
Bugs and requests
Falcon Lander
Reported bugs
3 issues- Extreme mode is impossible to complete
- Inconsistent landing detection
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More rocket designs (Starship, New Glenn)
- Additional levels and difficulty modes
- Improved graphics
- Leaderboards and stats tracking
Space Shuttle AR
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces
Requested features
4 requests- Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
- Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
- Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
- Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)
In-app purchases
Falcon Lander
- Remove ads$0.99
Space Shuttle AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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