SPACEPIX vs Spaceship Launch Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPACEPIX
Guide a rocket to a safe landing by controlling its thrust. Master the physics of spaceflight to achieve success. This game offers a simple yet challenging experience.
- Rocket landing simulation
- Thrust control
- Physics-based gameplay
- Challenging levels
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SpacePix is a unique rocket landing simulation game crafted in beautiful pixel art style! Your rocket starts mid-air at a random angle and position. Your mission is simple yet challenging: use your limited fuel wisely to land safely on the platform. Come in too fast? Your rocket explodes! Nail the perfect approach? Successful landing and you score a point! PHYSICS-BASED CONTROLS Adjust your rocket's angle with left and right thrusters, and fire the main engine for upward thrust. Realistic 2D physics combined with fuel management and precision control. Every landing attempt is different and thrilling! LIMITED FUEL, ENDLESS STRATEGY Your fuel is limited! Every move counts. Decide when to fire your engines and when to coast in freefall. Even a single drop of fuel can change the outcome. CRASH OR LAND Hit the ground too fast and your rocket will explode with a dramatic camera shake! But pull off a smooth, controlled landing and you'll earn your score. Chain consecutive successful landings to keep your streak alive. SET RECORDS, COMPETE GLOBALLY Your consecutive successful landings determine your score. Compete against players worldwide through Game Center leaderboards. Are you the best pilot out there? Key Features: Pixel art retro rocket landing game Realistic 2D physics-based control system Left/right thrusters and main engine for precise maneuvering Strategic landing planning with limited fuel Random starting angle and position each attempt Score chain through consecutive successful landings High score tracking and Game Center leaderboards Explosion effects and camera shake How to play tutorial Completely free! Fire up your rocket, manage your fuel wisely, and execute the perfect landing. Download SpacePix now!
Spaceship Launch Simulator
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Launch, separate, descend, and land a reusable rocket in fast, skill-based missions. Spaceship Launch Simulator is a compact rocket flight game built around the most exciting parts of modern reusable spaceflight. Start on the pad, ignite the engines, climb through the sky, separate the booster at the right moment, then take manual control for the return and landing. Every run is short, focused, and easy to replay. The goal is simple: keep the vehicle stable, manage your descent, and touch down as cleanly as possible. Small corrections matter. A late separation, a rough angle, or too much horizontal speed can turn a promising flight into a crash. Designed for players who enjoy space, rockets, launch systems, flight challenges, and precision landing games, this simulator captures the tension of booster recovery without complex controls. It is easy to start, but mastering a smooth landing takes timing, control, and practice. Features: - Launch a reusable rocket from the pad - Experience liftoff, stage separation, descent, and vertical landing - Control the booster during the final landing phase - Play quick missions and improve your best attempts - Enjoy a focused spaceflight game inspired by real reusable rocket technology Take off, separate, return, and land. The mission is only complete when the rocket is safely back on the pad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SPACEPIX at none against Spaceship Launch Simulator's shown. Spaceship Launch Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 49 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SPACEPIX ships an update every 49 months, Spaceship Launch Simulator every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | SPACEPIX | Spaceship Launch Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serkan Binici | namwon heo |
In-app purchases
SPACEPIX
No in-app purchases
Spaceship Launch Simulator
No in-app purchases
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