# Space Agency vs Satellite

The clearest difference is price: Satellite at Free against Space Agency's $1.99. Satellite also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Space Agency's advantage is ratings volume (739 vs 41) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Satellite is free to download; Space Agency costs $1.99 up front. Space Agency sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Satellite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satellite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Agency has 739 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Space Agency's written reviews are positive against 94% of Satellite's.

Space Agency ships an update every 2 months, Satellite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Agency | Satellite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-gravity-game/id1447827395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **739** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nooleus](https://appshunter.io/developer/425879096) | [Basim Mekha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447827394) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Agency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Design, construct, and launch your own rockets and satellites. Build a space station and explore the solar system in this challenging simulation game for aspiring astronauts.

**Highlights:** Build rockets, Launch satellites, Create a space station, Explore the solar system, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission 02 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 12 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 15 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 16 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transponder Module | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Quick Launches | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nooleus X Parts Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mission Free Unlock-All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock All Parts | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock Standard Parts | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Realistic space simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited parts and features in sandbox mode
- 🔒 Microtransactions for additional content
- 🐛 Difficulty with certain missions
- 🔒 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Sandbox mode parts not unlocking properly
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Glitches with certain rocket and station designs
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add space shuttle functionality
- Introduce astronauts and crew management
- Expand the solar system with more planets and moons
- Implement a more realistic orbital mechanics system
- Add multiplayer and co-op capabilities


### Satellite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-gravity-game/id1447827395)

Control gravity to guide your rocket through space. Avoid crashing into planets while collecting coins to unlock new rocket styles. A simple yet engaging physics-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Gravity control gameplay, Rocket navigation, Planet avoidance, Coin collection, Rocket style customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Agency free?

Space Agency costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Satellite free?

Satellite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Agency or Satellite?

Satellite is rated higher. Space Agency averages 4.4 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while Satellite averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do Space Agency or Satellite have ads?

Neither Space Agency nor Satellite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Agency or Satellite?

Space Agency ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite every 4 months. Most recently, Space Agency was updated on November 10, 2026 and Satellite on November 2, 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.*