Planet simulation vs Universe Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create your own solar system
- Simulate gravity
- Design with various stars
- Reproduce celestial bodies
- Relaxing gameplay
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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"
Universe Maker
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Merge stars. Build your universe. Universe Maker is a relaxing merge puzzle game where you combine tiny stars to grow an entire universe. Merge planets into star systems, star systems into galaxies — and watch your very own multiverse expand without limits. [Key Features] Endless Cosmic Evolution Evolve from stars to planets, star systems, nebulae, and full galaxies Beautiful Themes Decorate your multiverse with Candy, Jewelry, and many more unique themes Rare Planet Collection Discover special planets that appear at random and complete your cosmic codex Orbit System Place planets on safe orbits to protect them as your universe grows Calming Soundtrack Drift through space with soothing background music designed for relaxation [Easy to Play, Easy to Love] Intuitive drag-and-drop controls make Universe Maker accessible to anyone. The perfect companion for short breaks, commutes, or peaceful moments before bed. Start your cosmic journey today and shape the universe of your dreams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Universe Maker at every 3 days against Planet simulation's every 8 months. Planet simulation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planet simulation ships an update every 8 months, Universe Maker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet simulation | Universe Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (165 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 165 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAN-BALL | JISEON JUNG |
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
Universe Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Planet simulation
No in-app purchases
Universe Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Planet simulation free?
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Do Planet simulation or Universe Maker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Planet simulation or Universe Maker?
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