# Powder Game vs Gravity Captain

The clearest difference is rating: Gravity Captain at 5.0 against Powder Game's 4.5. Gravity Captain also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Powder Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 63 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Gravity Captain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powder Game has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Powder Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gravity Captain's.

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Gravity Captain every 63 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Powder Game | Gravity Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-captain/id1293840368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 63 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) |

## What reviewers say

### Powder Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384)

Explore a physics sandbox where you can simulate the interactions of various elements like water, fire, and gunpowder. Witness unique reactions and emergent phenomena as different 'dots' collide and influence each other.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation with powder elements, Over 30 different dot variations, Simulate element reactions, Explosion effects, Plant growth simulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun sandbox game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🔍 Interesting element interactions
- 🕹️ Engaging player/fighter mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Pixel/dot limit frustrating
- 🔍 Unclear how to use some features

**Reported bugs**

- View feature not working as expected
- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent player/fighter behavior
- Saved creations sometimes disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials
- Increase pixel/dot limit or make it unlimited
- Implement a save/load system for creations
- Add more player/fighter customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges


### 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 Powder Game free?

Powder Game 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, Powder Game or Gravity Captain?

Gravity Captain is rated higher. Powder Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Gravity Captain averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Powder Game or Gravity Captain have ads?

Both Powder Game and Gravity Captain show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Powder Game or Gravity Captain?

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gravity Captain every 63 months. Most recently, Powder Game was updated on September 28, 2026 and Gravity Captain on August 27, 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.*