Space Shuttle AR vs Int. Space Station
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.
Int. Space Station
Embark on a mission aboard the International Space Station as an astronaut testing experimental gear. Uncover a mystery unfolding on Earth while maintaining the station. This game blends simulation, storytelling, and gamification.
- Experimental space suit testing
- Zero-gravity movement mechanics
- Space station maintenance
- Earth-based mystery storyline
- Simulation and gamification elements
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Steelman, an astronaut in charge of the International Space Station is recently tasked with testing a new space suit with experimental technology, one of the features is the the ability to move without the interference of zero-gravity. As he is tasked with testing the suit and running maintenance in the station, something doesn't seem quite right back on Earth. Will you be able to keep the station running while you try to find out what is happening? Developed by Interactiva Studios, ISS: Zenith is a spiritual successor to Before Dusk, and is a test of mixing a simulation, with storytelling, and gamification elements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Int. Space Station at every 3 weeks against Space Shuttle AR's every 5 months. Int. Space Station also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Space Shuttle AR's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 13) and review sentiment (78% vs 70%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Space Shuttle AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle AR has 1.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Space Shuttle AR's written reviews are positive against 70% of Int. Space Station's.
Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, Int. Space Station every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Space Shuttle AR | Int. Space Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 724 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Noriaki Murao | Interactiva LLC |
Customer experience
Space Shuttle AR
Int. Space Station
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)
Int. Space Station
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Space Shuttle AR
No in-app purchases
Int. Space Station
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Is Int. Space Station free?
Which has better reviews, Space Shuttle AR or Int. Space Station?
Do Space Shuttle AR or Int. Space Station have ads?
Which is updated more often, Space Shuttle AR or Int. Space Station?
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