# Solar Smash vs Destruction simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Smash at 4.8 against Destruction simulator's 3.7. Solar Smash also leads on ratings volume (403K vs 102) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). Destruction simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash has 403K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Solar Smash's written reviews are positive against 63% of Destruction simulator's.

Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, Destruction simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Smash | Destruction simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (403K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash/id1495723103/reviews)** | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **403K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PARADYME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327375963) | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash/id1495723103)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Simulation, #111 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Planet destruction simulator, Variety of weapons, Nuclear missiles, Lasers, Monsters, Spaceships, Asteroids

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Killer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Von Neumann Probe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Living Planet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Healing Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels and Achievements | $2.99 | one-time |
| AdFree | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alpha Centauri Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Planets Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Weapons Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Offline playability
- 👍 Variety of planets and weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💡 Lack of new content and updates
- 💡 Limited planet and weapon options
- 💡 Unrealistic physics and planet behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Regeneration missiles getting stuck on loading screen
- Zooming issues in System Smash mode
- Glitches with certain weapons and planet interactions

**Requested features**

- More planets (including Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, etc.)
- Ability to customize planets and solar systems
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.)
- Controllable spaceships and alien creatures
- Improved physics and realism


### Destruction simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772)

Experience realistic destruction physics in this sandbox simulator. Control time, gravity, and use a variety of explosives and tools to demolish over 30 pre-built maps or create your own. A fun way to release stress and experiment with destruction.

**Highlights:** Realistic destruction physics, Slowmotion and gravity control, Customizable destruction effects, Variety of explosives and tools, Over 30 pre-built maps, Map editor

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map editor upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator VIP | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👍 Great for stress relief
- 💡 Potential for more features
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when watching ads
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Custom weapon editor not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- Random map button not working
- Settings menu becoming unresponsive
- Ads not rewarding players as intended
- Inconsistent physics behavior on certain maps

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to control ragdoll characters
- Additional weapon types (guns, melee, etc.)
- Customizable building/destruction options
- Sharing/importing user-created content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Smash free?

Solar Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Destruction simulator free?

Destruction simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Smash or Destruction simulator?

Solar Smash is rated higher. Solar Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 403K ratings, while Destruction simulator averages 3.7 from 102 ratings.

### Do Solar Smash or Destruction simulator have ads?

Both Solar Smash and Destruction simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Smash or Destruction simulator?

Solar Smash ships an update every 4 weeks, and Destruction simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solar Smash was updated on October 28, 2026 and Destruction simulator on October 23, 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.*