Comparison

Pocket Marble Runs vs SpaceSPflight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Marble Runs

Create interactive marble runs and chain reaction machines by simply tracing the screen. Design unique paths and experiment with different devices to watch your creations come to life. This app offers a fun and intuitive way to build complex contraptions with ease.

Highlights
  • Trace screen to create paths
  • Draw lines to create devices
  • Change devices after creation
  • Adjust camera angle and zoom
  • Toggle sound effects and music
  • Enable/disable device shadows
Features
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Simply trace the screen to create a Marble Runs! An easy-to-use app designed for everyone – it allows them to create fun devices similar to those featured on Marble Runs (Chain reaction machine). Use a dragging motion to draw a line and create a simple device that follows that path, and then try changing the device afterward! The longer the straight line, the more devices you can choose from. Have fun making your device move in many different ways! We plan to add many more devices in the future! *Method of operation: - Trace the screen with your finger to create a path. - Lift your finger to create a simple device. - Tap the device to swap it for another one. - Press the Start button to start. Have fun by changing the angle and the zoom on the camera. - Sound effects: turn them on/off from the options on the top right of the top screen. - Music: turn it on/off from the options on the top right of the top screen. - Device shadows: turn them on/off from the options on the top right of the top screen. *If your smartphone is showing low performance, we recommend turning the shadows off.

About

SpaceSPflight

Pilot a rocket through a realistic 3D solar system. Explore planets, learn facts, and master flight physics to land and earn credits for upgrades. Features achievements and a mission log for tracking progress.

Highlights
  • 3D solar system exploration
  • Realistic gravity and flight physics
  • Planet landing and credit earning
  • Rocket upgrades and unlockables
  • Achievement system and mission log
  • Educational planet facts
Features
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AstroFlight — Pilot Your Rocket Through the Solar System Embark on an unforgettable journey across our solar system with AstroFlight, a fully 3D space exploration and flight simulation game built for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a space enthusiast, an aspiring astronaut, or just looking for a relaxing yet challenging flight experience, AstroFlight puts the cosmos at your fingertips. EXPLORE A LIVING 3D SOLAR SYSTEM Spin, zoom, and glide through a beautifully rendered solar system featuring all eight planets, each with realistic relative sizes, orbital distances, and orbital speeds. Watch Mercury race around the sun while distant Neptune drifts slowly along its massive orbit. Saturn's iconic rings shimmer as it rotates, and a dense starfield surrounds you on every side, creating a true sense of scale and wonder. Tap on any planet to learn fascinating facts — discover why Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, why Mars is called the Red Planet, and what makes Jupiter's Great Red Spot so famous. Every planet includes bite-sized educational content that's fun for explorers of all ages. FLY YOUR OWN ROCKET When you're ready for action, launch your rocket toward any planet and switch into an immersive cockpit view. Steer using an intuitive on-screen joystick or connect a compatible game controller for precision control. Hold the thrust button to accelerate, and watch your fuel gauge — every second of thrust counts. REALISTIC GRAVITY AND FLIGHT PHYSICS AstroFlight features a genuine flight model where each planet's gravity affects your rocket differently. Heavier planets like Jupiter and Neptune pull harder, while smaller worlds like Mercury and Mars are more forgiving. Master the balance between speed, fuel, and gravity to land smoothly — come in too fast, and your rocket won't survive. LAND, EARN, AND UPGRADE Successfully landing on a planet rewards you with credits based on its difficulty. Use your earnings to unlock more powerful rockets in the Hangar: Scout I — your reliable starting rocket Voyager Heavy — increased thrust and fuel capacity for tougher missions Titan X — the ultimate rocket for conquering the outer planets Each rocket offers different thrust-to-fuel ratios, giving you new strategies for tackling distant worlds like Uranus and Neptune. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROGRESSION Track your progress with a built-in achievement system: First Touchdown — land on your first planet Inner System Explorer — conquer Mercury, Venus, and Mars Outer System Explorer — master Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune Grand Tour — land on all eight planets and complete your collection Your mission log keeps a running history of every launch, landing, and crash. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE AstroFlight includes a friendly welcome guide that walks new players through the controls — exploring the solar system, launching, steering, managing fuel, and landing safely. Revisit the guide anytime from the Hangar menu. FEATURES AT A GLANCE Fully 3D solar system with all eight planets, realistic orbits, and a dynamic starfield Tap-to-explore planet cards with fun facts about each world Immersive cockpit flight mode with gravity-based physics On-screen joystick plus full support for MFi and Bluetooth game controllers Three unlockable rockets with unique thrust and fuel stats Credit-based economy and progression system Built-in achievement tracking Particle effects for thrust and crashes Haptic feedback for an immersive feel Friendly onboarding guide for new players One-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads, no IAP required A SPACE ADVENTURE THAT NEVER GETS OLD Whether you're threading the needle for a perfect landing on Mars, racing gravity to reach distant Neptune, or simply enjoying the planets in orbital view, AstroFlight offers something for every kind of space explorer. Download today and start your journey!

Screenshots

Pocket Marble Runs4 screens
SpaceSPflight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceSPflight at none against Pocket Marble Runs's 4. SpaceSPflight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pocket Marble Runs's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Marble Runs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceSPflight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpaceSPflight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Marble Runs has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Marble Runs ships an update every 2 months, SpaceSPflight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Marble Runs versus SpaceSPflight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Marble RunsSpaceSPflight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermonois Inc.Shashwat Patel

Bugs and requests

Pocket Marble Runs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Premature activation of modules
  • Floating point errors
  • Inconsistent English descriptions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More save file slots
  • Ability to build custom tracks
  • New tricks and modes
  • Larger building area
  • Online level sharing

SpaceSPflight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Marble Runs

One-time4
  • No Ads Pack$2.99
  • Tricks Pack$2.99
  • Save Slot Pack$2.99
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  • Combo pack$4.99
None

SpaceSPflight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Marble Runs free?
Pocket Marble Runs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpaceSPflight free?
SpaceSPflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Marble Runs or SpaceSPflight?
SpaceSPflight is rated higher. Pocket Marble Runs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SpaceSPflight averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Marble Runs or SpaceSPflight have ads?
Both Pocket Marble Runs and SpaceSPflight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Marble Runs or SpaceSPflight?
Pocket Marble Runs ships an update every 2 months, and SpaceSPflight fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Marble Runs was updated on November 11, 2026 and SpaceSPflight on November 10, 2026.

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