# Celestia vs Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Celestia at 78% against Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator's 47%. Celestia also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (324 vs 15). Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Celestia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Celestia holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Celestia has 324 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Celestia's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator's.

Celestia ships an update every 2 weeks, Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celestia | Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestia-space-simulator/id1500434829/reviews)** | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-map-nuke-simulator/id6730122037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 545 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [林峰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186547508) | [ADAVII (PVT) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711708818) |

## What reviewers say

### Celestia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestia-space-simulator/id1500434829)

Explore the universe in real-time 3D. Visit planets, moons, star clusters, and galaxies, viewing them from any point in space and time. Customize your experience with expandable content and detailed simulations.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D space visualization, Explore planets, moons, stars, galaxies, Accurate solar system object positions, Interactive planetarium mode, Expandable content with add-ons, Customizable celestial databases

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celestia PLUS (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Celestia PLUS (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Celestia PLUS (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Celestia PLUS (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Realistic space simulation
- 🌌 Ability to explore galaxies and star systems
- 🔍 Detailed planet and moon textures
- 📷 Great for taking screenshots
- 🤖 Reminds users of Space Engine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🌌 Limited exploration beyond Milky Way and Andromeda
- 🌍 Flat terrain on planets
- 🔍 Lack of detail on some celestial objects
- 🔒 Paywall for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Milky Way and other galaxy textures not loading properly
- Crashes when using certain add-ons
- Issues with planet and moon orbits not being accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more exoplanets and distant star systems
- Implement terrain generation for planets
- Expand to include more galaxies and the overall universe structure
- Add support for black holes, pulsars, and other exotic objects
- Improve controls and camera movement


### Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuke-map-nuke-simulator/id6730122037)

Explore a comprehensive database of historical nuclear weapons with a real-world impact simulator. Discover details on various bombs, from the smallest US-produced to the largest USSR-tested, and visualize their potential effects.

**Highlights:** Database of historical nuclear bombs, Real-world impact simulator, Details on bomb sizes and yields, Visualizations of potential effects, Covers weapons from various countries, Includes improvised terrorist devices

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nuke Map Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explorer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced | $7.99 | one-time |
| Commander | $14.99 | one-time |
| Expert | $24.99 | one-time |
| Strategic | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supreme | $89.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celestia free?

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

### Is Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Celestia or Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator?

Celestia is rated higher. Celestia averages 4.4 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Celestia or Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator have ads?

Neither Celestia nor Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celestia or Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator?

Celestia ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Celestia was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator on September 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.*