# Particlescape vs Space Crash Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Particlescape at none against Space Crash Simulator's shown. Particlescape also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Space Crash Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (588 vs 76). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Particlescape sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Space Crash Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Particlescape against 4.5 for Space Crash Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Crash Simulator has 588 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Particlescape's written reviews are positive against 82% of Space Crash Simulator's.

Particlescape ships an update every 24 months, Space Crash Simulator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Particlescape | Space Crash Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particlescape/id480584527/reviews)** | [4.5 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **588** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edwin Sirko](https://appshunter.io/developer/480585250) | [WPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681830786) |

## What reviewers say

### Particlescape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particlescape/id480584527)

This app lets you create stunning visual patterns using interactive particle and gravity simulations. Generate thousands of particles with each touch, with higher resolution in dense areas. Optimized for performance, it supports up to half a million particles on screen.

**Highlights:** Interactive particle and gravity simulation, Generate particles with touch, Apply gravity with double-tap-hold, High-resolution rendering in dense areas, Supports up to 500,000 particles, 3D Touch pressure sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Enable More Touches Without Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Enable Advanced Options | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium options | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Mesmerizing and beautiful visuals
- 🧘 Calming and relaxing experience
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤩 Highly entertaining and fun
- 💡 Great for distraction and stress relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💸 Paid upgrades don't always work
- ❓ Controls can be difficult to use
- ⚫ Black background can be overwhelming
- 👎 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not working
- Upgrade does nothing
- App doesn't do anything anymore
- Menus don't work on iPad Air 2
- Paid upgrade provides no new features

**Requested features**

- Add meditation music
- Ability to change colors
- More options for drag and radius
- More physics properties
- Ability to remove or dim black background


### Space Crash Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679)

Experience realistic planetary collisions with a powerful physics engine. Customize your own cosmic events by adjusting particle count, velocity, and accuracy, or jump straight into high-energy impacts. This app offers a detailed, physics-based simulation for educational or entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation, Real-time planetary collisions, Customizable simulation parameters, Setup Mode for scenario creation, Adjustable particle count and accuracy, Physics-based detailed simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 💡 Interesting simulation features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Collision trails not clearing properly
- Protoplanetary disc mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects (black holes, stars, etc.)
- Allow for custom textures and planet/atmosphere customization
- Improve performance and optimization
- Add more graphic options and settings
- Allow for custom rings and moons around planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Particlescape free?

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

### Is Space Crash Simulator free?

Space Crash Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Particlescape or Space Crash Simulator?

Particlescape is rated higher. Particlescape averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Space Crash Simulator averages 4.5 from 588 ratings.

### Do Particlescape or Space Crash Simulator have ads?

Space Crash Simulator shows ads; Particlescape does not.

### Which is updated more often, Particlescape or Space Crash Simulator?

Particlescape ships an update every 24 months, and Space Crash Simulator every 4 days. Most recently, Particlescape was updated on August 8, 2026 and Space Crash Simulator on September 22, 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.*