# Planet simulation vs Dark Master

Planet simulation and Dark Master both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Planet simulation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dark Master's. Planet simulation also leads on ratings volume (165 vs 3). Dark Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Planet simulation holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet simulation has 165 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Planet simulation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dark Master's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet simulation | Dark Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-simulation/id356146219/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [RWTH Aachen University](https://appshunter.io/developer/371466796) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-simulation/id356146219)

Design and build your own solar system with various stars. Explore the fascinating world of gravity and recreate celestial bodies. A relaxing game for your spare time.

**Highlights:** Create your own solar system, Simulate gravity, Design with various stars, Reproduce celestial bodies, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic gravity simulation
- 👍 Fun to mess around with
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤖 Good for learning about planetary motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Planets often crash into the sun
- 🔍 Limited features and customization options
- 📢 Distracting ads
- 🤯 Confusing controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Planets sometimes disappear or behave erratically
- App crashes or freezes occasionally
- Scaling and scrolling issues

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects (black holes, supernovas, etc.)
- Allow for more complex orbits and binary systems
- Implement a save/load feature for solar systems
- Add a tutorial or help section
- Integrate with educational resources on astronomy


### Dark Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-master/id1489301577)

Control clusters of dark matter and hydrogen to grow them in a cosmic soup, while avoiding other particles. Learn about the universe through short outreach texts between games. Can you become the Dark Master?

**Highlights:** Control dark matter and hydrogen clusters, Grow particles in a cosmic soup, Avoid nasty particles, Learn about the universe, Cosmology-themed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet simulation free?

Planet simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Master free?

Dark Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Planet simulation or Dark Master?

Planet simulation is rated higher. Planet simulation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Dark Master averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Planet simulation or Dark Master have ads?

Planet simulation shows ads; Dark Master does not.

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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.*