# Spaceflight Simulator vs Elon Mars SpaceFlights

The clearest difference is rating: Spaceflight Simulator at 4.8 against Elon Mars SpaceFlights's 3.0. Spaceflight Simulator also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Elon Mars SpaceFlights's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Elon Mars SpaceFlights sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spaceflight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 97K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Elon Mars SpaceFlights's.

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Elon Mars SpaceFlights every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceflight Simulator | Elon Mars SpaceFlights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elon-mars-spaceflights/id1549643903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308057271) | [Evgeny Grishakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/573829721) |

## 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


### Elon Mars SpaceFlights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elon-mars-spaceflights/id1549643903)

Build and pilot rockets in a 3D spaceflight simulator. Explore planets, master piloting, and craft unique spacecraft. Complete missions to earn funding for further space exploration.

**Highlights:** Build custom rockets, Realistic space flight simulation, Master piloting and navigation, Craft unique spacecraft mechanisms, Complete space exploration tasks, Earn in-game funding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5k Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orbital Rocket | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15k Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon Rocket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mars Rocket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50k Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500k Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

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

### Is Elon Mars SpaceFlights free?

Elon Mars SpaceFlights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spaceflight Simulator or Elon Mars SpaceFlights?

Spaceflight Simulator is rated higher. Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while Elon Mars SpaceFlights averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spaceflight Simulator or Elon Mars SpaceFlights have ads?

Elon Mars SpaceFlights shows ads; Spaceflight Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spaceflight Simulator or Elon Mars SpaceFlights?

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Elon Mars SpaceFlights every 11 months. Most recently, Spaceflight Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Elon Mars SpaceFlights on June 9, 2026.

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