Comparison

Planet simulation vs Countryballs

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

Head to head
About

Planet simulation

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
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Enjoy world of gravity! Planet simulation game can also reproduce solar system. Create the universe with various stars. You may be able to recreate the solar system. In spare time or boring time, it is a recommended game. This game is the 2nd iOS game for the Web Game Site "DAN-BALL"

About

Countryballs

Engage in a fast-paced reaction game featuring popular Countryballs characters. Test your reflexes and speed in this quick draw challenge.

Highlights
  • Quick draw gameplay
  • Countryballs characters
  • Reaction-based challenges
  • Fast-paced fun
Features
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Quick Draw game with Countryballs!

Screenshots

Planet simulation4 screens
Countryballs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planet simulation at none against Countryballs's 1. Planet simulation also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 56%). Countryballs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Countryballs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Planet simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet simulation holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 165 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Planet simulation's written reviews are positive against 56% of Countryballs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet simulation ships an update every 8 months, Countryballs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Planet simulation versus Countryballs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet simulationCountryballs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (165 ratings) — better3.4 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings165 — better83
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLMario Vega

Customer experience

Planet simulation

All ratings165 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%

Countryballs

All ratings77 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.4%

User reviews

Planet simulation

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Countryballs

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addicting gameplay
  • 💡 Good reaction time game
  • 🖼️ Nice art style and animation
  • 🗺️ Good map
  • 💰 Affordable countryball purchases

Room to improve

  • 😴 Boring and repetitive gameplay
  • ❓ Unclear game objective
  • 🚫 Ads are too long
  • ❌ Some countryballs are invincible
  • ⏳ Long intro sequence

Bugs and requests

Planet simulation

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Countryballs

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 In-app purchases disappear
  • 🐛 Game crashes sometimes
  • 🐛 Game kicks user off
  • 🐛 Intro is too long
  • 🐛 Requires multiple taps to start
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  • 🐛 Big countryballs are invincible
  • 🐛 Cannot complete first level
  • 🐛 Game doesn't work

Requested features

21 requests
  • Add Sudan
  • Add Indonesia
  • Add Uganda
  • Add Egypt
  • Add more countries
Show 16 more
  • Make quick draw easier
  • Add a gun
  • Add level editor
  • Add multiplayer
  • Add instructions on how to get countryballs
  • Add Spanish language option
  • Add health bar
  • Allow colonization of other countries
  • Make big countryballs killable
  • Improve reaction time mechanics
  • Add zoom out functionality
  • Add more enemies
  • Add team-up option with friendly countries
  • Add an exit button
  • Add material crafting for swords
  • Add shelter building

In-app purchases

None

Planet simulation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Countryballs

One-time1
  • Unlock all and remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Planet simulation free?
Planet simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countryballs free?
Countryballs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet simulation or Countryballs?
Planet simulation is rated higher. Planet simulation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Countryballs averages 3.4 from 83 ratings.
Do Planet simulation or Countryballs have ads?
Planet simulation shows ads; Countryballs does not.
Which is updated more often, Planet simulation or Countryballs?
Planet simulation ships an update every 8 months, and Countryballs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Planet simulation was updated on October 22, 2026 and Countryballs on October 24, 2026.

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