# Galaxy Space Simulator 3D vs Spaceman

The clearest difference is rating: Spaceman at 5.0 against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's 4.4. Spaceman also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (457 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spaceman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D ships an update every 5 months, Spaceman every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Space Simulator 3D | Spaceman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceman-explore-planets/id1550492151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krassimir Kondarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236414127) | [Duy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459262315) |

## 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.)


### Spaceman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceman-explore-planets/id1550492151)

Embark on an interstellar journey with simple one-touch controls. Navigate through challenging levels, collect coins for upgrades, and plant your country's flag on newly discovered planets. Experience a unique and engaging space exploration adventure.

**Highlights:** One-finger control, Simulated solar planets, Light and simple graphics, Challenging levels, Collect coins for upgrades, Plant country flags on planets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D free?

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

### Is Spaceman free?

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

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

Spaceman is rated higher. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Spaceman averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Spaceman have ads?

Spaceman shows ads; Galaxy Space Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or Spaceman?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D ships an update every 5 months, and Spaceman every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spaceman on October 13, 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.*