Comparison

Rocket Star vs Space Simulator 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rocket Star

Build and manage a futuristic spaceship factory. Research new technologies, assemble rockets, and launch them to explore new planets. Earn idle cash even when offline to grow your space empire.

Highlights
  • Idle factory simulation
  • Offline progression
  • Rocket production upgrades
  • Resource management
  • Space missions and exploration
  • Hire scientists and entrepreneurs
  • Real-time 3D rocket building
Features
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Rocket Star is a unique tycoon game where you bring the best talents to work on your spaceship factory. Your team will build advanced rockets while you research new technologies and launch lots of spaceships to discover new planets! Manage your space center and get free idle cash to keep your progression even when you're away or offline - no internet connection is required in this free game! Boost the spacecraft production, fire all thrusters on the launchpad and send your rockets to the stars. In this fun simulation game, the most challenging missions await you! To become the next star tycoon, and set foot on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and beyond, your idle factory will have to make a lot of profit and craft many starships. Start the quest for rocket crafting now and explore the universe! Tap, Build & Launch! Lead your empire in the best clicker game available. Conquer the galaxy with your own space rocket company simulator! Play this cool incremental game now and join the space exploration race! Idle Game Features: Idle Factory Sim + Set your team to work while you're away and get idle cash. + Upgrade your factory to boost rockets production. + Manage resources and automate work to maximize money income and launch more ships! + Watch as your rocket is built in real-time with amazing 3D graphics! + Play offline if no Internet is available. Space Program + Tons of missions to explore: Launch satellites, build a Moon base, colonize Mars, send cool stuff to other planets. + Hire genius scientists and great entrepreneurs to work on your company. + Have fun watching your mission launch from the command center. Follow Rocket Star Idle Space Factory Tycoon: the best idle game! Facebook > fb.me/rocket.star.idle.game Have a problem? Want to suggest a cool new feature? Send your feedback to Pixodust Games. We love to hear from our players! support@pixodust.com Be sure to check for updates. We're always working on improving gameplay and adding new features! Download Rocket Star Idle Factory now and take the space race to your phone! Privacy Policy: http://www.pixodust.com/rocket-star-privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: http://www.pixodust.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Space Simulator 3D

Build and develop your own space civilization by collecting energy blocks, unlocking equipment, and recruiting experts. This engaging simulation game offers a fun, albeit challenging, journey through the stars.

Highlights
  • Collect energy blocks
  • Unlock equipment
  • Recruit experts
  • Build space stations
  • Develop space civilization
Features
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In this magical space station, energy blocks will keep flying out and you can carry countless energy blocks, collect energy blocks, unlock equipment, recruit experts, build and assemble space stations, and develop your own civilization in this space. , It’s not easy but it’s certainly full of fun.

Screenshots

Rocket Star4 screens
Space Simulator 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rocket Star and Space Simulator 3D both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Rocket Star's written reviews are positive against 0% of Space Simulator 3D's. Rocket Star also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 35). Space Simulator 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rocket Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rocket Star against 4.6 for Space Simulator 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Star has 3.1K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Rocket Star's written reviews are positive against 0% of Space Simulator 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Star ships an update every 2 months, Space Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rocket Star versus Space Simulator 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket StarSpace Simulator 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better4.6 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better35
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB275 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPixo Games健 黄

Customer experience

Rocket Star

All ratings3,143 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews863 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%

Space Simulator 3D

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rocket Star

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing issues on certain devices
  • Inconsistent offline earnings calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • More celestial bodies to explore
  • Ability to build space stations
  • Improved offline earnings mechanics
  • Landscape mode support

Space Simulator 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rocket Star

One-time10
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • Gear of Fortune Spin$0.99
  • Value Pack$1.99
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  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • Value Pack$2.99
  • VIP Pass$4.99
  • Offline Earnings boost$4.99
  • Value Pack$5.99
  • Production boost$5.99
  • No more ads!$9.99
None

Space Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rocket Star free?
Rocket Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Simulator 3D free?
Space Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rocket Star or Space Simulator 3D?
Rocket Star is rated higher. Rocket Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Space Simulator 3D averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.
Do Rocket Star or Space Simulator 3D have ads?
Both Rocket Star and Space Simulator 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Star or Space Simulator 3D?
Rocket Star ships an update every 2 months, and Space Simulator 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rocket Star was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Simulator 3D on November 3, 2026.

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