Comparison

Planet simulation vs Puzzle Clock

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

Puzzle Clock

This game challenges you to set all nine clocks to 12 o'clock on both sides simultaneously. Manipulate four wheels and four buttons to control clock rotations and achieve the fastest time.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Sophisticated control mechanism
  • Multitouch support
  • Automatic shuffling and solving
  • Virtual Reality Camera mode
  • Gyrosensor support
  • Game Center for best times
Features
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Puzzle Clock is a two-sided puzzle, each side presenting nine clocks. The aim of the puzzle is to set all nine clocks to 12 o'clock on both sides of the puzzle simultaneously. The clocks can be rotated with four wheels, one at each corner of the puzzle. Four buttons in the middle of the puzzle have two states (in or out) that determine which set of clocks on the front and on the back are turned simultaneously by rotating a wheel of a corner. Try to solve the puzzle as fast as you can to achieve the best time in the Game Center. Key Features: Realistic 3D graphic Highly sophisticated control mechanism Multitouch support Automatic shuffling Automatic solving Virtual Reality Camera mode Gyrosensor suport Realistic sound Game Center support for best times

Screenshots

Planet simulation4 screens
Puzzle Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planet simulation at none against Puzzle Clock's 4. Planet simulation also leads on ratings volume (164 vs 21). Puzzle Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Puzzle Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Planet simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puzzle Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet simulation has 164 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet simulation ships an update every 7 months, Puzzle Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Planet simulation versus Puzzle Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet simulationPuzzle Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (164 ratings)4.1 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLOliver Klemenz

Customer experience

Planet simulation

All ratings164 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%

Puzzle Clock

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

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

Puzzle Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Planet simulation

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Puzzle Clock

One-time4
  • Donation of$0.99
  • Donation of$1.99
  • Donation of$3.99
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  • Donation of$5.99

Questions

Is Planet simulation free?
Planet simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzle Clock free?
Puzzle Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet simulation or Puzzle Clock?
Puzzle Clock is rated higher. Planet simulation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Puzzle Clock averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do Planet simulation or Puzzle Clock have ads?
Planet simulation shows ads; Puzzle Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Planet simulation or Puzzle Clock?
Planet simulation ships an update every 7 months, and Puzzle Clock every 4 months. Most recently, Planet simulation was updated on September 19, 2026 and Puzzle Clock on September 6, 2026.

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