Comparison

Springs'nThingsLite vs Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

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

Head to head
About

Springs'nThingsLite

Explore physics simulations with a moveable ball and adjustable springs. Experiment with gravity, damping, and motion responses to touch and device tilting. Offers a fun and educational experience for understanding dynamic systems.

Highlights
  • Adjustable spring length and stiffness
  • Simulate up to 4 springs
  • Transform springs into fixed springs or pendulums
  • Respond to tilt and shake motions
  • Adjustable gravity and damping
  • Accurate physics simulation
Features
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Springs'nThings - Version 1.8 Both Physics and Fun Springs ‘n Things is an entertaining demonstration application and educational display for the iPhone/iPad. It simulates the dynamics of up to four springs connected to a moveable ball. Touch, drag and release the ball to see it bounce around. The length and stiffness of the springs can be individually adjusted. One of the springs can be transformed into a fixed spring or a pendulum. The ball can be made to respond to the tilting and shaking motions of the iPhone/iPad. The motion of the ball can be perpetual or it can be slowed by spring resistance by viscous damping as if it were moving in air or water. Bounces forever 0-4 springs Air, water or vacuum viscosity - upgrade to fully adjustable Turn gravity on or off - shake and tilt sensitive Real computer simulation accurate to 1% Upgrade to: ---- 10 springs ---- adjustable viscosity ---- adjustable mass and spring resistance Screen shots below: 1) 4 springs 2) a pendulum and a spring 3) modify mass/viscosity screen showing a pendulum 4) modify springs screen showing a fixed spring 5) full screen with a fixed spring and 3 additional springs

About

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

Create and explore your own universe with a realistic 3D space simulator. Witness celestial bodies orbit, form asteroid belts, and customize planets with various textures and skins. Save, load, and share your cosmic creations with others.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Physics-based gravity simulation
  • Planet and star customization
  • Save, load, and pause functionality
  • Share creations online
  • Unlockable content through achievements
Features
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Create your own solar system with our immersive 3D and realistic space simulator for FREE! Galaxy Space Simulator is an immersive, fun, and addicting simulator with base on real astrophysical gravity law. You can watch in real time how a planet orbits the sun and how asteroid belt forms. It’s an educational activity that is so mesmerizing and entertaining for the whole family. === FEATURES OF GALAXY SPACE SIMULATOR: === * IMMERSIVE HIGH QUALITY 3D GRAPHIC Enjoy the immersive, realistic graphic. It really feels like you are in the outer space and observing the solar system from away. This app uses simple swipe and pinch to control the view. You can view the planetary orbits and track them. * FREE SIMULATOR Enjoy our 3D space simulator for FREE! You start with limited planets but you can unlock more by completing achievements. We add new achievements to unlock so you will never run out of things to do and explore. * REALISTIC SIMULATOR The movement of the sky objects are simulated based on how gravity works in the outer space and how each object pulling at each other depending on their mass. You can see how the planet orbits the sun and maybe collides with each other, how asteroid belt forms, and other space phenomenon. * CUSTOMIZATION Customize your planets and stars with textures and skins. You can also change the background of the scene. You can also adjust for speed, size, and location of the sky objects, as well as choose for random distribution. * HOW TO PLAY GUIDE You don’t need to feel overwhelmed. We explain the app control and functions within the app so you know how to create sky objects, follow the orbits, view guide, and more. * SAVE, LOAD, PAUSE AND RESUME You don’t have to worry of losing your solar system if you can’t finish it in one go. Save your project and load it later on. You can also pause and resume the solar system anytime. * SHARE ONLINE Do you want to impress your friends and family with your creation? Share your creation on social media. You can also share your solar system model with other users, find models by other users and modify them to create your own. You don’t have to be a sky gazer or a science fiction enthusiast to enjoy our space simulator app. This is a very fun and addicting activity to do anytime, anywhere. Don’t worry if you don’t know where or how to start. You can load other people’s solar systems and add your own elements to them as you like. Keep creating and experimenting and enjoy watching what will happen as the planets, stars, and asteroids moving and orbiting each other. You can witness planetary collisions and the evolution of the solar system you create as time goes by. It will certainly deepen our understanding about the space and universe. *** We appreciate all the feedback from our users. Please support Galaxy Space Simulator, 3D Solar System Simulator by leaving a rating and review. Don’t forget to share our universe sandbox app to your friends and family so they can enjoy it too!

Screenshots

Springs'nThingsLite1 screens
Galaxy Space Simulator 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Springs'nThingsLite at 5.0 against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's 4.3. Springs'nThingsLite also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (511 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Springs'nThingsLite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Springs'nThingsLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Space Simulator 3D has 511 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Springs'nThingsLite's written reviews are positive against 40% of Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Springs'nThingsLite versus Galaxy Space Simulator 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprings'nThingsLiteGalaxy Space Simulator 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (511 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerKrassimir Kondarev

Customer experience

Springs'nThingsLite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

All ratings457 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Springs'nThingsLite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Perpetual loading screen
  • Planets and systems not functioning properly
  • Zooming and navigation issues
  • Frequent crashes and app not launching

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a loading bar
  • Improve navigation and controls
  • Increase planet and system creation limits
  • Add more advanced features (black holes, wormholes, etc.)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Springs'nThingsLite

One-time1
  • upgrade to 10 springs and adjustable parameters$1.99
13 purchases

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

One-time13
  • High Res Ceres$0.99
  • High Res Jupiter$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
Show 10 more
  • Skybox deep space$0.99
  • Skybox green nebula$0.99
  • High Res Earth$1.99
  • High Res Night Earth$1.99
  • Add 5 more planets$2.99
  • Skybox nebulas clash$2.99
  • Unlock asteroid belts$3.99
  • Premium planets bundle$3.99
  • Add 10 more planets$4.99
  • Unlock every feature in game!$14.99

Questions

Is Springs'nThingsLite free?
Springs'nThingsLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D free?
Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Springs'nThingsLite or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D?
Springs'nThingsLite is rated higher. Springs'nThingsLite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.3 from 511 ratings.
Do Springs'nThingsLite or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D have ads?
Neither Springs'nThingsLite nor Galaxy Space Simulator 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Springs'nThingsLite or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D?
Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, and Galaxy Space Simulator 3D every 5 months. Most recently, Springs'nThingsLite was updated on October 18, 2026 and Galaxy Space Simulator 3D on October 21, 2026.

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