Comparison

Jupiter Explorer vs Project Artemis

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

Head to head
About

Jupiter Explorer

Features
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The game is set in the atmosphere of the planet Jupiter. The mission is to explore the atmosphere and collect information with the probe’s sensors. However, the atmosphere is full of substances that can harm the probe. Specifically, red acid bubbles that cause damage when they collide with the probe. As the probe falls further into the planet, gravity increases and the bubbles move faster. While the probe falls through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the goal of the player is to pilot it, so scientists may collect their data. The player must avoid contact with the red bubbles and minimize damage to the probe. The mother ship periodically shoots power pods to the probe. The player must catch the pods to reduce the damage and keep the probe running. The player uses the smartphone’s inclinometer to control the movement of the probe. As the difficulty of the game increases, the probe must move and react faster.

About

Project Artemis

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Launch from Earth and climb beyond the atmosphere in Project Artemis: Ascent, a cinematic vertical rocket game built around timing, precision, and survival. Begin each mission on the launch platform. Hold steady through ignition, lift off, separate rocket stages, and guide your spacecraft through increasingly dangerous layers of flight. What starts near Earth becomes a high-speed ascent through clouds, orbit, satellites, asteroids, and deep space. Collect stars, complete daily word challenges, manage shields, boosters, lasers, hyperdrive, and extra lives, and push farther with every run. Each flight is a test of control, timing, and endurance. Features: - Cinematic rocket launch sequence - Endless vertical ascent gameplay - Progressive altitude zones - Stage separation during flight - Airplane, satellite, and asteroid hazards - Shields, boosters, lasers, and hyperdrive - Daily word challenges with rewards - Star economy and upgrade shop - Game Center leaderboards - Premium space-inspired visual style - Music, sound, vibration, and settings controls How far can your mission go? Privacy Policy: https://miguelrodriguez.github.io/games/project-artemis/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jupiter Explorer3 screens
Project Artemis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jupiter Explorer at none against Project Artemis's 4. Jupiter Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.4). Project Artemis's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 55 months). On price, 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. Project Artemis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jupiter Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jupiter Explorer ships an update every 55 months, Project Artemis daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Jupiter Explorer versus Project Artemis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJupiter ExplorerProject Artemis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB374 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSantiago SosaMiguel Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

Jupiter Explorer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Project Artemis

One-time4
  • Launch Pack$0.99
  • Orbital Pack$2.99
  • Deep Space Pack$6.99
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  • Founder Mission Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Jupiter Explorer free?
Jupiter Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Artemis free?
Project Artemis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jupiter Explorer or Project Artemis have ads?
Neither Jupiter Explorer nor Project Artemis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jupiter Explorer or Project Artemis?
Jupiter Explorer ships an update every 55 months, and Project Artemis daily. Most recently, Jupiter Explorer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Project Artemis on October 19, 2026.

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