# Galaxy Space Simulator 3D vs 3,2,1 Launch!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3,2,1 Launch! at 100% against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's 40%. 3,2,1 Launch! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 3,2,1 Launch! asks for nothing beyond the download.

3,2,1 Launch! 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 4, 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 100% of 3,2,1 Launch!'s.

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D ships an update every 5 months, 3,2,1 Launch! every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Space Simulator 3D | 3,2,1 Launch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/321-launch/id6471444553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 219 MB | 1008 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krassimir Kondarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236414127) | [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146) |

## 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.)


### 3,2,1 Launch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/321-launch/id6471444553)

Experience the journey of a spacecraft from selection to launch. This game features 8 mini-games that educate players on the engineering and processes involved in sending a spacecraft into orbit.

**Highlights:** Rocket and spacecraft matching, Engineering analysis, Spacecraft cleaning, Rocket assembly, Fueling process, Orbit targeting

**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 3,2,1 Launch! free?

3,2,1 Launch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or 3,2,1 Launch!?

3,2,1 Launch! is rated higher. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while 3,2,1 Launch! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or 3,2,1 Launch! have ads?

Neither Galaxy Space Simulator 3D nor 3,2,1 Launch! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D or 3,2,1 Launch!?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D ships an update every 5 months, and 3,2,1 Launch! every 13 months. Most recently, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D was updated on October 8, 2026 and 3,2,1 Launch! on October 8, 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.*