Rocket Simulator Flight 3D vs Sandbox Planet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
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.
- Rocket construction with customizable parts
- Open space exploration
- Challenging missions
- Intuitive flight controls
- Realistic rocket launching experience
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Blast Off to Adventure! Build, Launch & Explore the Space with Rocket Simulator 3D! Ever dreamed of being a rocket scientist? Of building your own spacecraft and soaring into the vastness of space? Now you can with Rocket Simulator 3D! This isn’t just another space game – it’s a fully immersive rocket launch and flight experience that puts you in control. Build Your Dream Rocket! Forget pre-made ships! In Rocket Simulator 3D, you’re the engineer! Design and construct your own unique rockets from a variety of parts – engines, boosters, nose cones, and more. Experiment with different configurations to optimize for speed, altitude, and stability. Will you build a sleek, fast explorer, or a powerful cargo hauler? The choice is yours! Launch with Precision & Skill! Once your rocket is ready, it’s time for launch! Carefully adjust the trajectory and choose the perfect moment to ignite the engines. Mastering the launch sequence is key to a successful mission! Feel the rumble of the engines and witness the incredible power as you ascend into the atmosphere! Explore the Space & Test Your Limits! But the adventure doesn’t stop at launch! Rocket Simulator 3D features thrilling open space challenges where you'll put your piloting skills to the test. Navigate asteroid fields, perform orbital maneuvers, and complete challenging missions. Features You’ll Love: - Rocket Construction: Design and build your own rockets with a variety of customizable parts. - Open Space Exploration: Explore a vast and dynamic universe. - Challenging Missions: Complete exciting missions and push your skills to the limit. - Spaceship Flying Games: Enjoy intuitive and engaging flight controls. - Rocket Ship Games: Experience the ultimate rocket launching experience. Download Rocket Simulator 3D today and start your journey to the stars https://simulatorslive.com/privacy https://simulatorslive.com/tos
Sandbox Planet
Create and customize your own solar systems and planets. Emulate the development of the universe with highly detailed simulation tools. Build any celestial body you can imagine.
- Solar system simulation
- Planet building
- Universe emulation
- Customizable creation
- Celestial body design
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Simulate real solar system Emulate universe develop, build any planet you want. Highly customizable, bulid your own solar system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rocket Simulator Flight 3D at Free against Sandbox Planet's $14.99. Sandbox Planet's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 8%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D is free to download; Sandbox Planet costs $14.99 up front. Rocket Simulator Flight 3D sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Sandbox Planet sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sandbox Planet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 361 and 300 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's written reviews are positive against 53% of Sandbox Planet's.
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandbox Planet every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Rocket Simulator Flight 3D | Sandbox Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (361 ratings) | 4.5 (300 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 52.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 361 — better | 300 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 382 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simulators Live, LLC | Oscar Tsang |
Customer experience
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
Sandbox Planet
User reviews
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
From 361 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Interesting game
- 💡 Cool graphics and videos
- 😊 Some users find it fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Requires expensive subscription to play
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🤔 Unclear gameplay and controls
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
Sandbox Planet
From 300 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very fun and enjoyable game
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🌌 Great sandbox experience
- 🎮 Compatible with iOS 18
- 🌠 Ability to design planets
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 📉 Slow progression without spending
- 😩 Ads are frequent and intrusive
- ⏳ Takes too long to create planets
Bugs and requests
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game keeps crashing
- Unable to launch rockets or progress past initial levels
- Subscription purchase not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Add tutorial and instructions
- Make the full game available without subscription
- Reduce ads and make them less intrusive
Sandbox Planet
Reported bugs
8 issues- Advertisements have non-functional close buttons
- App crashes frequently
- Video ads for currency don't load
- Bug with GP conversion where it decreases
- Daytime interface is too bright
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- Some options do not charge GP as expected
- In-app purchases are confusing
- Black hole physics seem off
Requested features
7 requests- Random planets and stars should spawn
- Add currency earning methods
- Allow naming of planets
- Add more content
- Make the game harder
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- Add more slots for creations
- Provide instructions or tutorials
In-app purchases
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D
- 1 Week Subscription$6.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
- 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
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- Flying Spaceship Constructor3 Days trial$10.991 Year
- 1 Week Subscription$10.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
- Disable Ads$14.99
- Full Package$14.99
- Special Offer$15.99
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- Full Version$29.99
Sandbox Planet
- 5000 GP$1.99
- Remove Ad$2.99
- 25000 GP$5.99
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- 50000 GP$9.99
- 120000 GP$19.99
- 200000 GP$29.99
Questions
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