# Rocket Simulator Flight 3D vs solAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: solAR at 67% against Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's 8%. solAR also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Simulator Flight 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and solAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

solAR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: solAR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 372, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of solAR's.

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, solAR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Simulator Flight 3D | solAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-simulator-flight-3d/id1088205043/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-solar-system-in-ar/id1286558019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 372 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 376 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [Michael Stoeckli](https://appshunter.io/developer/368788110) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-simulator-flight-3d/id1088205043)

Design, build, and launch your own rockets in a realistic space simulation. Explore the cosmos, navigate asteroid fields, and complete challenging missions with intuitive flight controls.

**Highlights:** Rocket construction with customizable parts, Open space exploration, Challenging missions, Intuitive flight controls, Realistic rocket launching experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Flying Spaceship Constructor | $10.99 | per year |
| 1 Week Subscription | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| Disable Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting game
- 💡 Cool graphics and videos
- 😊 Some users find it fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Requires expensive subscription to play
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🤔 Unclear gameplay and controls
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Game keeps crashing
- Unable to launch rockets or progress past initial levels
- Subscription purchase not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial and instructions
- Make the full game available without subscription
- Reduce ads and make them less intrusive


### solAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-solar-system-in-ar/id1286558019)

Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. View planets, moons, and the sun in high resolution, placing them in your real-world environment. Adjust distances and scales for an immersive educational experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality solar system exploration, High-resolution 3D models of planets and moons, Place celestial bodies in real-world environments, Adjustable planet and moon scale, Interactive learning about space, Intuitive gesture controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate all Celestial Bodies | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and detailed planets
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🌟 Great AR implementation
- 💡 Helpful for learning about the solar system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially after updates
- ⚠️ Inaccurate scale and proportions of planets/moons
- 🔧 Settings and controls not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Planets not rendering properly in iOS 16
- Purchased content not unlocking correctly
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and dwarf planets
- Improve accuracy of scale and orbital mechanics
- Provide more educational information about planets
- Allow free access to full solar system view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Simulator Flight 3D free?

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is solAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Simulator Flight 3D or solAR?

solAR is rated higher. Rocket Simulator Flight 3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while solAR averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Rocket Simulator Flight 3D or solAR have ads?

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D shows ads; solAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Simulator Flight 3D or solAR?

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and solAR every 3 months. Most recently, Rocket Simulator Flight 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and solAR on October 26, 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.*