# Destruction simulator vs Solar Smash 2D

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Smash 2D at 4.7 against Destruction simulator's 3.7. Solar Smash 2D also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 102) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). Destruction simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Solar Smash 2D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Smash 2D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash 2D has 14K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Destruction simulator's written reviews are positive against 82% of Solar Smash 2D's.

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Solar Smash 2D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destruction simulator | Solar Smash 2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash-2d-space-game/id1622164579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) | [PARADYME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327375963) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Solar Smash 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-smash-2d-space-game/id1622164579)

Explore unique destruction mechanics in a space-themed sandbox. Break planets into pieces, control spaceships in epic battles, or design your own celestial bodies with custom physics.

**Highlights:** Unique destruction mechanics, Break planets into pieces, Physics-based planet movement, Control and spawn spaceships, Create space battles, Draw custom planets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Endless entertainment
- 🚀 Amazing space battles
- 🚀 Customizable planets
- 🚀 Controllable ships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with movement controls
- 🐛 Glitches when switching maps
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with gem system

**Reported bugs**

- Movement controls disappear when switching maps
- Soft-lock when controlling ships and resetting world
- Gem counter bug showing incorrect values

**Requested features**

- Add more ships and factions to spawn
- Allow controlling of larger ships and bosses
- Implement faction relationship editor
- Add pause, slow-motion, and speed up controls
- Expand custom planet creation tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destruction simulator free?

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

### Is Solar Smash 2D free?

Solar Smash 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Destruction simulator or Solar Smash 2D?

Solar Smash 2D is rated higher. Destruction simulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Solar Smash 2D averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Destruction simulator or Solar Smash 2D have ads?

Both Destruction simulator and Solar Smash 2D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destruction simulator or Solar Smash 2D?

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Solar Smash 2D every 2 months. Most recently, Destruction simulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Solar Smash 2D on November 5, 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.*