# Planet simulation vs Ball Chaos

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Chaos at 4.6 against Planet simulation's 3.9. Ball Chaos also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (934 vs 165). Planet simulation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (74% vs 58%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Chaos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Planet simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball Chaos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Chaos has 934 ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Planet simulation's written reviews are positive against 58% of Ball Chaos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Planet simulation ships an update every 8 months, Ball Chaos weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet simulation | Ball Chaos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-simulation/id356146219/reviews) | **[4.6 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-chaos-visual-playground/id6479562631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 165 | **934** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Michal Manak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434438829) |

## 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


### Ball Chaos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-chaos-visual-playground/id6479562631)

Create mesmerizing motion, satisfying physics scenes, and viral short-form content. This app offers a creative playground for artists and creators, providing ADHD-friendly stimulation and relaxing visual patterns through dynamic simulations.

**Highlights:** Satisfying motion simulation, Customizable scenes and physics, Viral content creation tools, ADHD-friendly visual stimulation, Multiple gameplay modes, One-tap recording

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Viral Scenes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Customization options
- 🚀 Great performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔇 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ball glitching through walls
- Pause/unpause functionality issues
- Import file feature not working

**Requested features**

- Add song import feature
- Increase ball/layer limit
- Implement premium version to remove ads
- Add more customization options
- Improve tutorial and instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet simulation free?

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

### Is Ball Chaos free?

Ball Chaos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planet simulation or Ball Chaos?

Ball Chaos is rated higher. Planet simulation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Ball Chaos averages 4.6 from 934 ratings.

### Do Planet simulation or Ball Chaos have ads?

Both Planet simulation and Ball Chaos show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planet simulation or Ball Chaos?

Planet simulation ships an update every 8 months, and Ball Chaos weekly. Most recently, Planet simulation was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ball Chaos on October 25, 2026.

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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.*