Comparison

Rocket Simulator vs Our Planets Ark

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AR rocket assembly
  • Rocket model customization
  • Historical rocket information
  • AI sticker generation
  • Flight simulation
  • Educational facts about rockets
Features
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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

About

Our Planets Ark

Link cubes together to construct a fleet of spaceships and save humanity from a dying Earth. This addictive puzzle game offers a simple yet engaging experience for players.

Highlights
  • Link same colored cubes
  • Build spaceship army
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
  • Save Earth from deep space
Features
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Earth is flying in deep space, humans need to build a space ship to save the world. There are many ship waiting you to build. By linking the cubes, the space ship army will build up. It is very addictive puzzle game, simply link the same cubes together. Simple but addictive!

Screenshots

Rocket Simulator4 screens
Our Planets Ark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocket Simulator at Free against Our Planets Ark's $14.99. Rocket Simulator also leads on ratings volume (428 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Our Planets Ark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rocket Simulator is free to download; Our Planets Ark costs $14.99 up front. Rocket Simulator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Our Planets Ark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Rocket Simulator against 3.7 for Our Planets Ark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Simulator has 428 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Our Planets Ark every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rocket Simulator versus Our Planets Ark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket SimulatorOur Planets Ark
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.8 (428 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings428 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraOscar Tsang

Customer experience

Rocket Simulator

All ratings428 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive10.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative85.9%

Our Planets Ark

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Our Planets Ark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Rocket Simulator

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

Our Planets Ark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rocket Simulator free?
Rocket Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Our Planets Ark free?
Our Planets Ark costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rocket Simulator or Our Planets Ark?
Rocket Simulator is rated higher. Rocket Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 428 ratings, while Our Planets Ark averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Rocket Simulator or Our Planets Ark have ads?
Both Rocket Simulator and Our Planets Ark show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Simulator or Our Planets Ark?
Rocket Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Our Planets Ark every 7 months. Most recently, Rocket Simulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Our Planets Ark on October 25, 2026.

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