# AirCoaster vs Theme Park Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Theme Park Simulator at 4.0 against AirCoaster's 3.8. Theme Park Simulator also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 222) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Theme Park Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Theme Park Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theme Park Simulator has 2.6K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AirCoaster's written reviews are positive against 70% of Theme Park Simulator's.

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, Theme Park Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirCoaster | Theme Park Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325/reviews) | **[4.0 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-simulator/id1456768557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 222 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziconic](https://appshunter.io/developer/301561744) | [Raul Trujillo Chicon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444340590) |

## What reviewers say

### AirCoaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325)

Design and experience thrilling roller coasters with a powerful track editor. Explore community-created rides and share your own unique motion experiences. Optimized for immersive 3D on Apple Vision Pro.

**Highlights:** Intuitive track editor, Immersive 3D rides, Community track library, iCloud file management, Advanced track editor features, Shareable web links to tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome rollercoaster simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and flexible coaster editor
- 🌟 Impressive community and shared tracks
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Confusing controls and camera angles
- 🙁 Inability to ride own coasters without paying
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Toxic community with racism and inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to view community tracks
- Deleted coasters not saved properly
- Camera issues and track placement problems

**Requested features**

- Add more coaster types (wooden, winged, etc.)
- Improve scenery and theming options
- Implement better save/load functionality
- Add tutorials and better onboarding for new users


### Theme Park Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-simulator/id1456768557)

Build and manage your dream amusement park with a variety of thrilling rides. Experience the excitement of roller coasters, bumper cars, and more in this immersive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build and manage theme parks, Variety of amusement rides, Roller coaster simulators, Bumper cars, Ferris wheel included, Future ride updates

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amor Express | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kamikaze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roller Coaster Tokaido | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister | $2.99 | one-time |
| Viking Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wild Mouse Roller Coaster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bumper Cars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Inverter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Break Dance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Techno Jump | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic controls
- 👍 Smooth ride operation
- 🎢 Variety of rides
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Rides cost money
- 🔒 Only one free ride
- 🤔 Confusing controls
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🙄 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased rides not unlocking
- Ride controls not working as expected
- Invisible/missing ride elements

**Requested features**

- More free rides
- Additional roller coasters
- Water rides
- Carnival games
- Ability to control ride speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirCoaster free?

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

### Is Theme Park Simulator free?

Theme Park Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirCoaster or Theme Park Simulator?

Theme Park Simulator is rated higher. AirCoaster averages 3.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Theme Park Simulator averages 4.0 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do AirCoaster or Theme Park Simulator have ads?

Neither AirCoaster nor Theme Park Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirCoaster or Theme Park Simulator?

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, and Theme Park Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, AirCoaster was updated on October 1, 2026 and Theme Park Simulator on October 2, 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.*