Rocket Simulator vs When Launch? Rockets and Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rocket Simulator
Build and launch your own rockets in augmented reality. Assemble various rocket models, learn about their history and functions, and customize them with AI-generated stickers. Experience space exploration with different missions and modes.
- AR rocket assembly
- Rocket model customization
- Historical rocket information
- AI sticker generation
- Flight simulation
- Educational facts about rockets
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3… 2… 1… Liftoff! Are you ready to launch your very first space rocket? Assemble rockets in AR and launch it into outer space! VARIOUS ROCKET MODELS Just choose your favourite rocket model and let’s begin. ASSEMBLY PUZZLE Assemble all rocket parts in the right order and discover historical info about its creation and missions. Customize rockets with AI stickers. INTERESTING FACTS Read about every rocket in detail and learn the functions of each rocket part. Rocket models from all over the world are waiting for you! KEEP IN MIND: Some features are only available for Subscription holders. Paid version includes all rocket models, all missions, free mode, sharing, unlimited access to AR mode, unlimited sticker generation. Free version includes 2 rockets, 2 missions, 2 AR mode launches, 3 sticker generations. https://educationterra.com/privacy https://educationterra.com/tos
When Launch? Rockets and Space
Stay informed about upcoming rocket launches and space events. Get comprehensive details on activities from major space agencies and companies, ensuring you never miss a launch.
- Rocket launch notifications
- Space event updates
- Information from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
- Comprehensive event details
- High-quality content
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When Launch aims to keep rocket launch and space event enthusiasts informed so they can tune in and watch these events. Created by Space Orbit to deliver high-quality content and comprehensive information, keeping you up to date on all activities from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and other space agencies and companies. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spaceorbit.com.br/politica-de-privacidade/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: When Launch? Rockets and Space at 5.0 against Rocket Simulator's 3.8. When Launch? Rockets and Space also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Rocket Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (422 vs 7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Rocket Simulator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and When Launch? Rockets and Space sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
When Launch? Rockets and Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Simulator has 422 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rocket Simulator ships an update every 2 months, When Launch? Rockets and Space fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket Simulator | When Launch? Rockets and Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (422 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 422 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Terra | Pedro Pallotta |
Customer experience
Rocket Simulator
When Launch? Rockets and Space
Bugs and requests
Rocket Simulator
Reported bugs
7 issues- Parts don't connect
- No command center on launch
- Rocket goes to sky and mission complete
- Animations not shown correctly
- Slow rollout animation
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- Minimal launch animation
- Typos in subtitles
Requested features
6 requests- Add command center
- Add space exploration
- Add more to the game
- Add staging and space rocket control
- Add other planets to land on
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- Make it free
When Launch? Rockets and Space
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rocket Simulator
- Rocket Ship - 1 Week$6.997 Days
- 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
- Rocket Simulator: Spaceflight$19.991 Month
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- Rocket Ship Building & Launch3 Days trial$20.991 Year
- 3 Months Subscription3 Days trial$20.993 Months
- 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
When Launch? Rockets and Space
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
Questions
Is Rocket Simulator free?
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