# micro by THIX vs Nuke Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Nuke Simulator at Free against micro by THIX's $1.99. Nuke Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). micro by THIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Nuke Simulator is free to download; micro by THIX costs $1.99 up front. Nuke Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. micro by THIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nuke Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuke Simulator has 1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of micro by THIX's written reviews are positive against 51% of Nuke Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

micro by THIX ships an update every 10 months, Nuke Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | micro by THIX | Nuke Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552/reviews) | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-simulator-blast-map/id1574158045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) | [方元 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/468596269) |

## What reviewers say

### micro by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552)

Simulate the creation and evolution of microorganisms. Explore natural selection, mutation, and inter-microbial conflict in a dynamic, educational sandbox. Experiment with environmental factors and genetic traits to discover new life forms.

**Highlights:** Create bacteria, viruses, and fungi, Observe natural selection, Learn microbiology interactively, Edit genetic attributes, Experiment with environmental factors, Collect microbes in a library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nuke Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-simulator-blast-map/id1574158045)

Simulate nuclear explosions to understand their destructive effects and calculate blast radii and fallout zones. Learn about historical weapons and their yields for educational and awareness purposes.

**Highlights:** Nuclear explosion simulation, Calculate blast radius, Estimate fallout zones, Analyze casualty numbers, Includes historical weapons data, Educational awareness tool

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Service | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good games
- 🔍 Useful for testing nuclear blast effects
- 💡 Customizable bombs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Monetization issues (ads, paywalls)
- 🐛 Inaccurate casualty estimates
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and network errors
- Inconsistent casualty counts
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More bomb options and customization
- Improved accuracy of casualty estimates
- Reduce ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is micro by THIX free?

micro by THIX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nuke Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, micro by THIX or Nuke Simulator?

Nuke Simulator is rated higher. micro by THIX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Nuke Simulator averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do micro by THIX or Nuke Simulator have ads?

Nuke Simulator shows ads; micro by THIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, micro by THIX or Nuke Simulator?

micro by THIX ships an update every 10 months, and Nuke Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, micro by THIX was updated on September 27, 2026 and Nuke Simulator on September 29, 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.*