# Spaceflight Simulator vs F

The clearest difference is price: Spaceflight Simulator at Free against F's $4.99. Spaceflight Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (97K vs 526). F's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spaceflight Simulator is free to download; F costs $4.99 up front. Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. F asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spaceflight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 97K ratings behind it against 526, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Spaceflight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 62% of F's.

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, F every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceflight Simulator | F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews)** | [4.6 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-simspace-shuttle-2/id1546191619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97K** | 526 |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 172 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308057271) | [SkyTale Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/352670058) |

## What reviewers say

### Spaceflight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272)

Build and launch rockets to explore a realistic, open universe. Experience space exploration with accurate physics and a vast, explorable solar system.

**Highlights:** Build custom rockets, Realistic orbital mechanics, Explore a scaled universe, Visit planets and moons, Open-world space exploration, Real-life physics simulation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redstone + Atlas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parts Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Area Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cheats Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics and space simulation
- 👍 Intuitive controls and easy to learn
- 🚀 Ability to build complex rockets and spacecraft
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches, especially with large rockets
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Limited customization and part options in free version
- 🚀 Docking and rendezvous maneuvers can be very challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket parts sometimes clipping through each other
- Occasional freezing or crashing when launching large rockets
- Issues with RCS thrusters firing unexpectedly during docking
- Problems with maintaining stable orbits and transfers

**Requested features**

- Add more planets, moons, and celestial bodies to explore
- Implement a career mode or progression system with challenges
- Allow for more customization of rocket parts and spacecraft
- Improve docking and rendezvous mechanics to make them more accessible
- Add the ability to control individual astronauts and perform EVAs


### F

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-simspace-shuttle-2/id1546191619)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of landing a space shuttle with this detailed flight simulator. It offers console-quality graphics, interactive tutorials, and realistic flight physics for an authentic challenge. Master the steep and fast approach, improve your landings with scoring, and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Realistic space shuttle approach and landing simulation, Console-quality graphics, Interactive tutorials with autopilot assist, Landing analysis and scoring system, Orbit mode, Multiple landing sites including White Sands, Adjustable wind conditions and emergency scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool game
- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Really cool
- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tilt control issues
- 🐛 Reentry not working
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent landing scoring
- 🐛 Overly sensitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Tilt control not working
- Reentry mode not available
- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent landing scoring
- Overly sensitive controls

**Requested features**

- Reentry mode
- Launch sequence
- Orbit mode improvements
- Ability to open payload bay doors
- Docking with ISS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

Spaceflight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is F free?

F costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spaceflight Simulator or F?

Spaceflight Simulator is rated higher. Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while F averages 4.6 from 526 ratings.

### Do Spaceflight Simulator or F have ads?

Neither Spaceflight Simulator nor F shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spaceflight Simulator or F?

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and F every 2 months. Most recently, Spaceflight Simulator was updated on September 27, 2026 and F on September 25, 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.*