Comparison

Space Shuttle AR vs 0rbiter

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

0rbiter

Features
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Orbiter is a precision gravity puzzle where you bend space to your will. Use the pull of planets, stars, and black holes to guide a tiny rocket into stable orbits, chain clever maneuvers, and reach the goal without crashing. How it plays • Drag to set your launch direction, then release to fire • Use gravity to curve your path and settle into orbit • Time your slingshots to slip through tight gaps • Hold orbit or reach the objective to clear the level Features • Realistic 2D gravity and orbital mechanics • Simple one-finger controls • Handcrafted levels with steadily increasing challenge • Fast restarts and a satisfying “one more try” flow • Polished visuals with a clean, minimal space aesthetic Why you’ll love it Every launch becomes a small physics story. Read the field, plan your arc, and pull off the perfect slingshot. Easy to learn, deeply rewarding to master.

Screenshots

Space Shuttle AR4 screens
0rbiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Space Shuttle AR at none against 0rbiter's shown. Space Shuttle AR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 0rbiter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, 0rbiter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Space Shuttle AR versus 0rbiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Shuttle AR0rbiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoriaki MuraoSenol Evsen

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)

0rbiter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Shuttle AR

No in-app purchases

None

0rbiter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Space Shuttle AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 0rbiter free?
0rbiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Shuttle AR or 0rbiter have ads?
0rbiter shows ads; Space Shuttle AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Shuttle AR or 0rbiter?
Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, and 0rbiter weekly. Most recently, Space Shuttle AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and 0rbiter on September 25, 2026.

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