# Space Colonizers Idle Clicker vs Spaceflight Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Spaceflight Simulator at none against Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's shown. Spaceflight Simulator also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Colonizers Idle Clicker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Colonizers Idle Clicker against 4.8 for Spaceflight Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 98K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Spaceflight Simulator's.

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker ships an update every 2 months, Spaceflight Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Colonizers Idle Clicker | Spaceflight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colonizers-idle-clicker/id1197960176/reviews) | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CapPlay Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468009229) | [Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308057271) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colonizers-idle-clicker/id1197960176)

Embark on an intergalactic adventure to explore and colonize uncharted planets. This strategy simulation game lets you manage resources, upgrade technology, and recruit astronauts. Compete against players worldwide to dominate the universe with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.

**Highlights:** Colonize uncharted planets, Unlock and level up technology, Manage resources strategically, Recruit and train astronauts, Battle against other players, Explore cosmic enigmas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| A few Dark Matter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Grinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| A handful Dark Matter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Activity Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Some Dark Matter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Many Dark Matter | $25.99 | one-time |
| A lot of Dark Matter | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Dark Matter | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Satisfying and calming to play
- 🚀 Excellent time waster/idle clicker game
- 🚀 Fresh and new style of clicker/idle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Ads don't work properly
- 🐛 Progression becomes very slow and grindy
- 💰 Overly monetized with gacha elements and expensive subscriptions
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen
- Ads not loading properly
- Colonizers/resources disappearing
- Double speed boost not working correctly
- Logic glitches causing progression blocks

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for ships
- Implement a prestige system with resets
- Add more interactive features like races and colonies
- Provide a way to revisit previously explored planets
- Improve the in-game currency and progression system


### Spaceflight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272)

Build and launch rockets to explore a realistic, open universe. Experience space exploration with accurate physics and a vast, explorable solar system.

**Highlights:** Build custom rockets, Realistic orbital mechanics, Explore a scaled universe, Visit planets and moons, Open-world space exploration, Real-life physics simulation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redstone + Atlas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parts Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Area Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cheats Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics and space simulation
- 👍 Intuitive controls and easy to learn
- 🚀 Ability to build complex rockets and spacecraft
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches, especially with large rockets
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Limited customization and part options in free version
- 🚀 Docking and rendezvous maneuvers can be very challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket parts sometimes clipping through each other
- Occasional freezing or crashing when launching large rockets
- Issues with RCS thrusters firing unexpectedly during docking
- Problems with maintaining stable orbits and transfers

**Requested features**

- Add more planets, moons, and celestial bodies to explore
- Implement a career mode or progression system with challenges
- Allow for more customization of rocket parts and spacecraft
- Improve docking and rendezvous mechanics to make them more accessible
- Add the ability to control individual astronauts and perform EVAs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Colonizers Idle Clicker free?

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Colonizers Idle Clicker or Spaceflight Simulator?

Spaceflight Simulator is rated higher. Space Colonizers Idle Clicker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 from 98K ratings.

### Do Space Colonizers Idle Clicker or Spaceflight Simulator have ads?

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker shows ads; Spaceflight Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Colonizers Idle Clicker or Spaceflight Simulator?

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker ships an update every 2 months, and Spaceflight Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Space Colonizers Idle Clicker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spaceflight Simulator on October 27, 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.*