Space Shuttle AR vs Ghosts 'n Guns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Shuttle AR
Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.
- Augmented Reality (AR) experience
- Launch director role
- Space Shuttle launch simulation
- Docking with International Space Station
- Realistic smoke and fire effects
- Booster and fuel tank separation
- Multiple viewing angles
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The Space Shuttle has been revived through Augmented Reality(AR) since its last flight in 2011. AR is a technology that displays virtual objects in the real world. You are the launch director of the Space Shuttle. Your mission is to launch the Space Shuttle and dock with the International Space Station safely. The Space Shuttle will be launched with smoke and fire from the launch pad. The shuttle will separate booster engines and an external fuel tank. It will dock with the Space Station above the Earth. The sound and the countdown make AR Space Shuttle more realistic. You can watch the shuttle's motions from various angles. Launch a 3D virtual Space Shuttle in your backyard or any other place. This app is a simple experiment in AR. The app is not only for Space Shuttle fans but also for anyone interested in AR. Try launching the 3D virtual Space Shuttle now.
Ghosts 'n Guns
Engage in an augmented reality arcade shooter, defending your surroundings from pixelated ghosts. Utilize simple one-touch controls to battle through numerous levels and defeat challenging bosses. Compete with friends on Gamecenter high scores.
- Augmented reality gameplay
- One-touch controls
- Boss battles
- Multiple levels
- Custom chip-tune soundtrack
- Gamecenter high scores
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Defend against an army of pixel ghosts as they invade your world. Blast 'em all before its too late! Game Features: * Easy to play, one touch controls * Fight Bosses to claim victory! * Play where you like with a shooter made specifically for AR * Many levels to keep you in the action * Awesome custom chip-tune soundtrack * Gamecenter high scores to compete with friends. Ghosts n Guns AR requires iPhone 6s or newer, iPad 2017 or iPad Pro. NOTE: Please stay aware of your surroundings while playing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Shuttle AR at none against Ghosts 'n Guns's 1. Space Shuttle AR also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 64%). Ghosts 'n Guns's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ghosts 'n Guns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Shuttle AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Shuttle AR against 4.6 for Ghosts 'n Guns. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Space Shuttle AR's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ghosts 'n Guns's.
Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, Ghosts 'n Guns weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Shuttle AR | Ghosts 'n Guns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 64.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Noriaki Murao | Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Space Shuttle AR
Ghosts 'n Guns
User reviews
Space Shuttle AR
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Realistic space shuttle simulation
- 👍 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎉 Engaging and educational experience
- 💡 Innovative use of AR technology
Room to improve
- 🐛 Placement and launch issues on some devices
- 🔍 Limited control and customization options
- ⏱️ Short gameplay duration
Ghosts 'n Guns
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🌟 Great AR implementation
- 👍 Smooth performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking enemies
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Space Shuttle AR
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces
Requested features
4 requests- Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
- Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
- Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
- Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)
Ghosts 'n Guns
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on launch
- Inability to save progress
- Enemies disappearing off-screen
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Weapon and power-up upgrades
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings
- Room layout recognition
In-app purchases
Space Shuttle AR
No in-app purchases
Ghosts 'n Guns
- Premium Upgrade$2.99
Questions
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