# Tasty Planet Lite vs Gravity Captain

The clearest difference is rating: Gravity Captain at 5.0 against Tasty Planet Lite's 4.2. Gravity Captain also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Tasty Planet Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gravity Captain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tasty Planet Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gravity Captain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasty Planet Lite has 255 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tasty Planet Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gravity Captain's.

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, Gravity Captain every 63 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasty Planet Lite | Gravity Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 63 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasty Planet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945)

Control a growing ball of grey goo that consumes everything smaller than itself. Start with dirt and bacteria, and eventually grow large enough to devour entire planets. This unique game offers a simple yet addictive progression.

**Highlights:** Control a growing grey goo ball, Eat objects smaller than yourself, Progressively larger consumption, Devour entire planets, MFi controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 💯 Great value for a free game
- 🎨 Charming and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Challenging controls, especially on mobile
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
- 🔒 Locked full version behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching or disappearing after installation
- Unresponsive controls and inability to move the character
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and stages
- Implement alternative control schemes
- Unlock full version for free
- Provide updates and support for the game


### Gravity Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368)

Navigate a spacecraft by utilizing thrusters and planetary gravity for slingshot maneuvers. Collect fuel while avoiding collisions with celestial bodies in an endless, replayable challenge.

**Highlights:** Gravity slingshot mechanics, Spacecraft thruster control, Fuel collection, Planet collision avoidance, Randomized replayability, Endless gameplay, Simple controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasty Planet Lite free?

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

### Is Gravity Captain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasty Planet Lite or Gravity Captain?

Gravity Captain is rated higher. Tasty Planet Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Gravity Captain averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tasty Planet Lite or Gravity Captain have ads?

Gravity Captain shows ads; Tasty Planet Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tasty Planet Lite or Gravity Captain?

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Gravity Captain every 63 months. Most recently, Tasty Planet Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gravity Captain on October 9, 2026.

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