Comparison

Space Shuttle AR vs Ship Simulator Online

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Ship Simulator Online

Pilot large cargo ships, oil tankers, and cruise liners across real ports worldwide. Build your shipping company, expand your fleet, and sail online with other captains in real-time.

Highlights
  • Pilot 20+ ships in 5 classes
  • Sail to real world seaports
  • Realistic ship physics and controls
  • Full bridge view with live radar
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Build and manage a shipping empire
  • Dynamic weather conditions
Features
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Take the helm of giant cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise liners, and sail them into real ports across 25 countries. Build your own shipping company, grow your fleet and sail online with captains from around the world. 20+ SHIPS IN 5 CLASSES Cargo and container ships, oil tankers, dry cargo carriers, cruise ships and Ro-Ro ferries — from small coasters to ultra-giant vessels. REAL WORLD SEAPORT MAP Deliver cargo and run cruises between real port cities across the Mediterranean and beyond, from Barcelona to Izmir. REALISTIC SHIP PHYSICS Choose calm seas or stormy ocean waves. Steer with rudder, throttle, bow and stern thrusters, and dock your ship with precision. FULL BRIDGE VIEW Live radar, navigation screens and detailed ship interiors put you in the captain's chair. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER Sail the same seas with other players in real time. BUILD YOUR SHIPPING EMPIRE Earn money from every voyage, buy bigger ships and rent them out to earn income even while you're away. MAKE IT YOURS Fly flags from 60 countries, add LED lights and sound powerful air horns. DYNAMIC WEATHER Sail through rain, snow, sunset, day and night. Visit 5 tourist islands with your cruise ships and pass real oil platforms in the open ocean. Ready to become a captain? Download Ship Simulator Online and set sail today! — MULTIPLAYER SUBSCRIPTION Online multiplayer is available with the "Multiplayer" subscription: monthly, $0.99 (prices may vary by country). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alsa.games/privacy_shipsimulator.php

Screenshots

Space Shuttle AR4 screens
Ship Simulator Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Shuttle AR at 79% against Ship Simulator Online's 27%. Space Shuttle AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Ship Simulator Online's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ship Simulator Online sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Space Shuttle AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Shuttle AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle AR has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Space Shuttle AR's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ship Simulator Online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, Ship Simulator Online every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Space Shuttle AR versus Ship Simulator Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Shuttle ARShip Simulator Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better3.2 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoriaki MuraoALSA GAMES YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Space Shuttle AR

All ratings1,120 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.1%

Ship Simulator Online

All ratings38 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative59.1%

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)

Ship Simulator Online

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Shuttle AR

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Ship Simulator Online

Subscriptions1
  • Multiplayer Subscriptions$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • 15.000.000 Money Buy$0.99
  • 25.000.000 Money Buy$1.99
  • 100.000.000 Money Buy$1.99
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  • 50.000.000 Money Buy$3.99
  • 500.000.000 Money Buy$3.99
  • 100.000.000 Money Buy$4.99
  • Buy 500 Gold$4.99
  • 500.000.000 Money Buy$7.99
  • Remove ADS$49.99

Questions

Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Space Shuttle AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ship Simulator Online free?
Ship Simulator Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Shuttle AR or Ship Simulator Online?
Space Shuttle AR is rated higher. Space Shuttle AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ship Simulator Online averages 3.2 from 38 ratings.
Do Space Shuttle AR or Ship Simulator Online have ads?
Ship Simulator Online shows ads; Space Shuttle AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Shuttle AR or Ship Simulator Online?
Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, and Ship Simulator Online every 4 weeks. Most recently, Space Shuttle AR was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ship Simulator Online on November 11, 2026.

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