# Spaceflight Simulator vs Rockets Up!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rockets Up! at none against Spaceflight Simulator's 11. Rockets Up! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Spaceflight Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (97K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rockets Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rockets Up! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 97K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaceflight Simulator | Rockets Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockets-up/id1666119278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 92 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) | [Melih Kavla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016290065) |

## 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


### Rockets Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockets-up/id1666119278)

Build and upgrade your rocket to explore distant planets. Rise higher and higher in this engaging space adventure.

**Highlights:** Rocket upgrades, Planet exploration, Progressive launch mechanics, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

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

### Is Rockets Up! free?

Rockets Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spaceflight Simulator or Rockets Up!?

Rockets Up! is rated higher. Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while Rockets Up! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spaceflight Simulator or Rockets Up! have ads?

Neither Spaceflight Simulator nor Rockets Up! shows ads.

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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.*