Comparison

Spacecraft AR vs Flipboku Apollo AR

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

Head to head
About

Spacecraft AR

Explore the solar system with interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft. View them in augmented reality, scaled to your environment, and learn about their missions. Perfect for aspiring astronauts, educators, and space lovers.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D spacecraft models
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • True-to-life and adjustable scaling
  • Detailed mission information
  • In-app camera functionality
  • Explore Earth, Mars, and beyond
Features
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Created by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this stunning educational app uses native mobile augmented reality to bring spacecraft explorers from across the solar system to whatever space you’re in. Find a flat surface and view interactive 3D models right in front of you, scaled to table-top size or in their true-to-life proportions. Take pics with the spacecraft in your favorite environments, and explore detailed info about their fascinating missions. This tool is excellent for budding astronauts, teachers, and space enthusiasts. Bring NASA’s journey of exploration to life in the classroom, home, or anywhere. Features: Interact with 3D spacecraft models of the Curiosity rover, Mars Exploration Rover (Spirit/Opportunity), InSightSMAP, Voyager, Juno, and Cassini, the 70-Meter Deep Space Network Antenna and more. Learn about missions that explore Earth, Mars, and beyond True-to-life and adjustable size interaction In-depth information about each space mission Camera functionality

About

Flipboku Apollo AR

Explore the Apollo 11 mission in augmented reality with this companion app for a special edition flip book. View 3D models of spacecraft, witness key mission maneuvers, and access historical footage and facts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D spacecraft models
  • Animated mission maneuvers
  • Complementary flip book content
  • Historical footage and facts
  • Interactive spacecraft sequences
Features
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This AR app is a complementary feature for the Apollo 11 Flip Book Edition, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and published by Flipboku in 2019 with the help of 1483 backers on Kickstarter. This special edition includes 2 flip books: Volume 1 features the iconic footage of the Apollo 11 journey shot during the different stages of the mission. Volume 2 shows the most complex and significant maneuvers of the mission, with animated recreations based on NASA’s original artwork. The flip books feature 12 different sequences (6 each) that can be triggered by changing the position of your thumb. In addition to this, the flip books sleeves include a selection of the Apollo 11 3D model spacecraft, viewable through this app. HOW TO USE THE APP: Choose the model of your preference from the main menu and place the slipcase of the matching flip book in front of the camera. Volume 1 - The Iconic Footage, recreates a 3D model of the Saturn V rocket, the largest rocket ever created. By activating the animation you will see the separation sequence of the different stages of the rocket (No sound). Volume 2 - The Animated Journey, you will discover the configuration of the Command and Service Module attached to the Lunar Module. When the animation is activated, a recreation of the Transposition and Docking manoeuvre will be displayed, carried out in Earth orbit after the launch and prior to the trip to the moon (No sound). Anniversary Sleeve - The golden embossed sleeve features a recreation of the mighty lunar module. Activating the animated sequence displays a recreation of the last seconds of the moon landing, integrated with the real audio transmitted between the LM and NASA at that historic moment. In addition, each model includes complementary content in its respective menu, extending information and facts about the construction of each spacecraft and videos with real footage of the mission from NASA's archives. IMPORTANT: We highly recommend not making sudden movements with the phone or the slipcases. If for any reason you can not activate any of the models on their respective slipcases, slowly move your smartphone and make small pauses until you get to visualize the model. This is a first official version and it is possible that due to the amount of different devices that exist in the market, there are still some bugs that we will improve in future updates. For any questions or feedback on its use, write to support@flipboku.com

Screenshots

Spacecraft AR4 screens
Flipboku Apollo AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipboku Apollo AR at 4.3 against Spacecraft AR's 3.1. Flipboku Apollo AR also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Spacecraft AR's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flipboku Apollo AR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spacecraft AR has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Spacecraft AR's written reviews are positive against 67% of Flipboku Apollo AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacecraft AR ships an update every 7 months, Flipboku Apollo AR every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spacecraft AR versus Flipboku Apollo AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacecraft ARFlipboku Apollo AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (25 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJet Propulsion LaboratoryBoku Lab SL

Customer experience

Spacecraft AR

All ratings25 ratings
Positive48.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Flipboku Apollo AR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spacecraft AR

No in-app purchases

None

Flipboku Apollo AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spacecraft AR free?
Spacecraft AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipboku Apollo AR free?
Flipboku Apollo AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spacecraft AR or Flipboku Apollo AR?
Flipboku Apollo AR is rated higher. Spacecraft AR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Flipboku Apollo AR averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Spacecraft AR or Flipboku Apollo AR have ads?
Neither Spacecraft AR nor Flipboku Apollo AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spacecraft AR or Flipboku Apollo AR?
Spacecraft AR ships an update every 7 months, and Flipboku Apollo AR every 25 months. Most recently, Spacecraft AR was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flipboku Apollo AR on October 24, 2026.

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