# Dark Master vs Space Crash Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Crash Simulator at 82% against Dark Master's 0%. Space Crash Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (608 vs 3). Dark Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Crash Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dark Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Crash Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Crash Simulator has 608 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dark Master's written reviews are positive against 82% of Space Crash Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Master | Space Crash Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577/reviews) | **[4.5 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **608** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RWTH Aachen University](https://appshunter.io/developer/371466796) | [WPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681830786) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577)

Control clusters of dark matter and hydrogen to grow them in a cosmic soup, while avoiding other particles. Learn about the universe through short outreach texts between games. Can you become the Dark Master?

**Highlights:** Control dark matter and hydrogen clusters, Grow particles in a cosmic soup, Avoid nasty particles, Learn about the universe, Cosmology-themed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Crash Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679)

Experience realistic planetary collisions with a powerful physics engine. Customize your own cosmic events by adjusting particle count, velocity, and accuracy, or jump straight into high-energy impacts. This app offers a detailed, physics-based simulation for educational or entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation, Real-time planetary collisions, Customizable simulation parameters, Setup Mode for scenario creation, Adjustable particle count and accuracy, Physics-based detailed simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 💡 Interesting simulation features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Collision trails not clearing properly
- Protoplanetary disc mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects (black holes, stars, etc.)
- Allow for custom textures and planet/atmosphere customization
- Improve performance and optimization
- Add more graphic options and settings
- Allow for custom rings and moons around planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Master free?

Dark Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Crash Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Master or Space Crash Simulator?

Space Crash Simulator is rated higher. Dark Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Space Crash Simulator averages 4.5 from 608 ratings.

### Do Dark Master or Space Crash Simulator have ads?

Space Crash Simulator shows ads; Dark Master does not.

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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.*