# Spaceflight Simulator vs Rocket Car Ball

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spaceflight Simulator at every 9 days against Rocket Car Ball's every 3 months. Spaceflight Simulator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (98K vs 24). Rocket Car Ball's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rocket Car Ball sells 10 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 98K ratings behind it against 24, 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 70% of Rocket Car Ball's.

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Rocket Car Ball every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceflight Simulator | Rocket Car Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews)** | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-car-ball/id1645701332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308057271) | [duong duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072818474) |

## 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


### Rocket Car Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-car-ball/id1645701332)

Engage in intense car battles and soccer matches using rocket-powered vehicles. Destroy opponents with heavy weapons and score goals in thrilling 3D arenas. Customize your ride with numerous upgrades.

**Highlights:** Rocket car soccer gameplay, Heavy weapon combat, 3D graphics and realistic physics, Multiple game modes and levels, Car customization and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 65000 screws | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Sale 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1700 diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 350000 screws | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3500 diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

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

### Is Rocket Car Ball free?

Rocket Car Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spaceflight Simulator or Rocket Car Ball?

Spaceflight Simulator is rated higher. Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Rocket Car Ball averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Spaceflight Simulator or Rocket Car Ball have ads?

Neither Spaceflight Simulator nor Rocket Car Ball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spaceflight Simulator or Rocket Car Ball?

Spaceflight Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Rocket Car Ball every 3 months. Most recently, Spaceflight Simulator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Rocket Car Ball on September 20, 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.*