# Rocket Simulator Flight 3D vs Sandbox Planet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Simulator Flight 3D | Sandbox Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-simulator-flight-3d/id1088205043/reviews) | **[4.5 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-planet/id1527841661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **361** | 300 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 382 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Sandbox Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-planet/id1527841661)

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.

**Highlights:** Solar system simulation, Planet building, Universe emulation, Customizable creation, Celestial body design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 GP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25000 GP | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50000 GP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120000 GP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200000 GP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun and enjoyable game
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🌌 Great sandbox experience
- 🎮 Compatible with iOS 18
- 🌠 Ability to design planets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 📉 Slow progression without spending
- 😩 Ads are frequent and intrusive
- ⏳ Takes too long to create planets

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Random planets and stars should spawn
- Add currency earning methods
- Allow naming of planets
- Add more content
- Make the game harder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Simulator Flight 3D free?

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

### Is Sandbox Planet free?

Sandbox Planet costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Sandbox Planet is rated higher. Rocket Simulator Flight 3D averages 3.4 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Sandbox Planet averages 4.5 from 300 ratings.

### Do Rocket Simulator Flight 3D or Sandbox Planet have ads?

Both Rocket Simulator Flight 3D and Sandbox Planet show ads.

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

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sandbox Planet every 3 months. Most recently, Rocket Simulator Flight 3D was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sandbox Planet on September 21, 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.*