# Space Shuttle Agency vs Interplanetary III

The clearest difference is price: Space Shuttle Agency at Free against Interplanetary III's $0.99. Space Shuttle Agency also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (855 vs 23). Interplanetary III's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Space Shuttle Agency is free to download; Interplanetary III costs $0.99 up front. Interplanetary III sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Space Shuttle Agency asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interplanetary III holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle Agency has 855 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Space Shuttle Agency's written reviews are positive against 33% of Interplanetary III's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Space Shuttle Agency ships an update every 31 months, Interplanetary III every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Shuttle Agency | Interplanetary III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shuttle-agency/id1403944181/reviews) | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interplanetary-iii/id1435464696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **855** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **38.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 267 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renzo Macedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403943580) | [Wenda Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435464695) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Shuttle Agency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shuttle-agency/id1403944181)

Experience realistic NASA shuttle missions in this 3D simulator game. Launch, fly, and land iconic spacecraft through orbital and atmospheric stages. Test your piloting skills in a challenging spaceflight adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic shuttle launch simulation, Orbital mission objectives, ISS docking, Accelerometer-controlled re-entry, Landing gear deployment, Multiple shuttle models

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Realistic shuttle simulation
- ⭐ Visually impressive graphics
- ⭐ Immersive 360-degree view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Unrealistic time constraints for missions
- 🤖 Poorly designed controls and cockpit
- 🔍 Lack of accessibility features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during missions
- Inability to complete first mission
- Unresponsive controls and button inputs

**Requested features**

- More time for satellite capture missions
- Improved camera controls and views
- Accessibility options for disabled users
- Reduced in-game advertisements


### Interplanetary III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interplanetary-iii/id1435464696)

Experience an immersive 3D rocket simulation game. Launch, fly, and control renowned rockets from around the world to destinations like the Moon and Mars. Navigate through space encountering meteorites and asteroids for a thrilling journey.

**Highlights:** 3D rocket simulation, Launch and fly rockets, Control renowned rockets, Explore Moon and Mars, Encounter space phenomena, Simple launch mechanics

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Cosmic Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Three Cosmic Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six Cosmic Cubes | $8.99 | one-time |
| Own All Rockets | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Shuttle Agency free?

Space Shuttle Agency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Interplanetary III free?

Interplanetary III costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Shuttle Agency or Interplanetary III?

Interplanetary III is rated higher. Space Shuttle Agency averages 4.2 out of 5 from 855 ratings, while Interplanetary III averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do Space Shuttle Agency or Interplanetary III have ads?

Space Shuttle Agency shows ads; Interplanetary III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Shuttle Agency or Interplanetary III?

Space Shuttle Agency ships an update every 31 months, and Interplanetary III every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Shuttle Agency was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interplanetary III on September 16, 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.*