# Space Simulator vs Space Blue Launch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Simulator at 83% against Space Blue Launch's 14%. Space Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 54). Space Blue Launch's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Space Blue Launch is free to download; Space Simulator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Simulator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Space Simulator's written reviews are positive against 14% of Space Blue Launch's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Space Blue Launch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id516849108/reviews)** | [4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blue-launch/id1542046505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tai Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824184739) | [Renzo Macedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403943580) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id516849108)

Experience ultra-realistic 3D space flight with real physics in a full-scale Solar System. Play historic NASA missions or explore planets and moons with functional 3D cockpits and interactive orbit planning.

**Highlights:** Full-scale Solar System simulation, Historic NASA mission replays, Functional 3D cockpits, Interactive orbit planner, Real physics engine, Ultra-realistic rendering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Blue Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blue-launch/id1542046505)

Experience a realistic rocket launch and landing simulation based on real-world Blue Origin missions. Deploy an orbital capsule, re-enter the atmosphere, and master vertical landings and parachute deployment.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D rocket design, Orbital mechanics simulation, Vertical landing experience, Parachute deployment, Based on real Blue Origin missions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

Space Simulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Blue Launch free?

Space Blue Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Space Blue Launch?

Space Simulator is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Space Blue Launch averages 4.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Space Blue Launch have ads?

Space Blue Launch shows ads; Space Simulator does not.

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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.*