Comparison

Space Blue Launch vs Int. Space Station

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

Head to head
About

Space Blue Launch

Experience a realistic rocket launch and landing simulation based on real-world Blue Origin missions. Deploy an orbital capsule, re-enter the atmosphere, and master vertical landings and parachute deployment.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D rocket design
  • Orbital mechanics simulation
  • Vertical landing experience
  • Parachute deployment
  • Based on real Blue Origin missions
Features
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In this game simulator, you will have to launch a rocket, deploy the orbital capsule and land vertically again, then you will have to orbit the earth to approach the atmosphere again for reentry and finally open the parachutes. This simulator based on the real history of Shepard Rocket called NS-13 made by Jeff Bezos and his company Blue Origin, successfully launched its New Shepard rocket on an uncrewed test flight over West Texas (Oct. 13 - 2020). The uncrewed New Shepard launch vehicle, which consists of a reusable rocket and space capsule, lifted off from the company's West Texas launch facility. After separating from the rocket booster, the capsule gently parachuted back down to Earth while the booster executed a flawless vertical landing. Exclusive Features : - Highly detailed realistic 3D design - Logical rocket principles and orbital mechanics - Experience the unique thrill of landing. - Indescribable atmosphere

About

Int. Space Station

Embark on a mission aboard the International Space Station as an astronaut testing experimental gear. Uncover a mystery unfolding on Earth while maintaining the station. This game blends simulation, storytelling, and gamification.

Highlights
  • Experimental space suit testing
  • Zero-gravity movement mechanics
  • Space station maintenance
  • Earth-based mystery storyline
  • Simulation and gamification elements
Features
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Steelman, an astronaut in charge of the International Space Station is recently tasked with testing a new space suit with experimental technology, one of the features is the the ability to move without the interference of zero-gravity. As he is tasked with testing the suit and running maintenance in the station, something doesn't seem quite right back on Earth. Will you be able to keep the station running while you try to find out what is happening? Developed by Interactiva Studios, ISS: Zenith is a spiritual successor to Before Dusk, and is a test of mixing a simulation, with storytelling, and gamification elements.

Screenshots

Space Blue Launch4 screens
Int. Space Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

Space Blue Launch and Int. Space Station both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Int. Space Station's written reviews are positive against 14% of Space Blue Launch's. Int. Space Station also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Space Blue Launch's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Space Blue Launch against 4.3 for Int. Space Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Blue Launch has 54 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Space Blue Launch's written reviews are positive against 70% of Int. Space Station's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Space Blue Launch versus Int. Space Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Blue LaunchInt. Space Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (54 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better7
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB724 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRenzo MacedoInteractiva LLC

Customer experience

Space Blue Launch

All ratings54 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Int. Space Station

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Space Blue Launch

No in-app purchases

None

Int. Space Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Blue Launch free?
Space Blue Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Int. Space Station free?
Int. Space Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Blue Launch or Int. Space Station?
Space Blue Launch is rated higher. Space Blue Launch averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Int. Space Station averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Space Blue Launch or Int. Space Station have ads?
Space Blue Launch shows ads; Int. Space Station does not.

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