# Galaxy Space Simulator 3D vs Dark Master

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Space Simulator 3D at 4.4 against Dark Master's 3.7. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (457 vs 3). Dark Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Space Simulator 3D has 457 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dark Master's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Space Simulator 3D | Dark Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **39.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 219 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krassimir Kondarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236414127) | [RWTH Aachen University](https://appshunter.io/developer/371466796) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128)

Create and explore your own universe with a realistic 3D space simulator. Witness celestial bodies orbit, form asteroid belts, and customize planets with various textures and skins. Save, load, and share your cosmic creations with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Physics-based gravity simulation, Planet and star customization, Save, load, and pause functionality, Share creations online, Unlockable content through achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Res Ceres | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Jupiter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox deep space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox green nebula | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| High Res Night Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 more planets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skybox nebulas clash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock asteroid belts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium planets bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 more planets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock every feature in game! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Motivating
- 👍 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow loading
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Limits on features

**Reported bugs**

- Perpetual loading screen
- Planets and systems not functioning properly
- Zooming and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and app not launching

**Requested features**

- Add a loading bar
- Improve navigation and controls
- Increase planet and system creation limits
- Add more advanced features (black holes, wormholes, etc.)


### Dark Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577)

Control clusters of dark matter and hydrogen to grow them in a cosmic soup, while avoiding other particles. Learn about the universe through short outreach texts between games. Can you become the Dark Master?

**Highlights:** Control dark matter and hydrogen clusters, Grow particles in a cosmic soup, Avoid nasty particles, Learn about the universe, Cosmology-themed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D free?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Master free?

Dark Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Dark Master?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is rated higher. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Dark Master averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Dark Master have ads?

Neither Galaxy Space Simulator 3D nor Dark Master shows ads.

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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.*