Comparison

Popar Planets vs Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Popar Planets

Explore our Solar System with interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality. Discover planets, probes, and satellites with animations, videos, and educational content. Take photos and videos to share your cosmic adventures.

Highlights
  • Interactive AR animations
  • Educational read-alongs and facts
  • 360° environments and sound effects
  • Virtual Reality mode
  • Astronaut photo and video capture
  • Planet resizing, rotation, and zoom
Features
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Put on your astronaut suit and blast off to discover the amazing wonders of our Solar System. Watch out for the Mars Rover, the International Space Station, and even a launching rocket as they come to life right before your eyes in Augmented and Virtual Reality to give you an experience you will never forget! Explore and interact with all these amazing planets, probes, and satellites through marvelous animations, stunning videos, educational read-alongs, and so much more! Transform into an astronaut and take pictures or record video to share with your friends and family. Even fly a satellite or probe around in your own environment! This immersive app by Popar will keep you entertained for hours. Features: -Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) animations -Educational read-alongs and tons of fun facts -Detailed 360° environments and sound effects -Hours of fun exploring, playing, and learning - Watch a space shuttle launch; see a ship dock at the ISS; watch the rover survey Mars; and more in this interactive solar experience -Take pictures as an astronaut to share with your friends and family -Resize, rotate, and zoom into every planet, probe, or satellite with easy, one-touch screen gesture interactions -Transform your own head to look like a planet -Immerse yourself in Virtual Reality (VR) mode and become the center of the Solar System in your own environment -Watch cool out of this world videos like never before

About

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

Design, build, and launch your own rockets in a realistic space simulation. Explore the cosmos, navigate asteroid fields, and complete challenging missions with intuitive flight controls.

Highlights
  • Rocket construction with customizable parts
  • Open space exploration
  • Challenging missions
  • Intuitive flight controls
  • Realistic rocket launching experience
Features
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Blast Off to Adventure! Build, Launch & Explore the Space with Rocket Simulator 3D! Ever dreamed of being a rocket scientist? Of building your own spacecraft and soaring into the vastness of space? Now you can with Rocket Simulator 3D! This isn’t just another space game – it’s a fully immersive rocket launch and flight experience that puts you in control. Build Your Dream Rocket! Forget pre-made ships! In Rocket Simulator 3D, you’re the engineer! Design and construct your own unique rockets from a variety of parts – engines, boosters, nose cones, and more. Experiment with different configurations to optimize for speed, altitude, and stability. Will you build a sleek, fast explorer, or a powerful cargo hauler? The choice is yours! Launch with Precision & Skill! Once your rocket is ready, it’s time for launch! Carefully adjust the trajectory and choose the perfect moment to ignite the engines. Mastering the launch sequence is key to a successful mission! Feel the rumble of the engines and witness the incredible power as you ascend into the atmosphere! Explore the Space & Test Your Limits! But the adventure doesn’t stop at launch! Rocket Simulator 3D features thrilling open space challenges where you'll put your piloting skills to the test. Navigate asteroid fields, perform orbital maneuvers, and complete challenging missions. Features You’ll Love: - Rocket Construction: Design and build your own rockets with a variety of customizable parts. - Open Space Exploration: Explore a vast and dynamic universe. - Challenging Missions: Complete exciting missions and push your skills to the limit. - Spaceship Flying Games: Enjoy intuitive and engaging flight controls. - Rocket Ship Games: Experience the ultimate rocket launching experience. Download Rocket Simulator 3D today and start your journey to the stars https://simulatorslive.com/privacy https://simulatorslive.com/tos

Screenshots

Popar Planets4 screens
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Popar Planets at 4.0 against Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's 3.4. Popar Planets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 8%). Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's advantage is ratings volume (361 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Popar Planets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rocket Simulator Flight 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Popar Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Simulator Flight 3D has 361 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Popar Planets's written reviews are positive against 8% of Rocket Simulator Flight 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popar Planets ships an update every 4 months, Rocket Simulator Flight 3D every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Popar Planets versus Rocket Simulator Flight 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopar PlanetsRocket Simulator Flight 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.4 (361 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB382 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopar ToysSimulators Live, LLC

Customer experience

Popar Planets

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

All ratings361 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.3%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative88.4%

Bugs and requests

Popar Planets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game keeps crashing
  • Unable to launch rockets or progress past initial levels
  • Subscription purchase not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tutorial and instructions
  • Make the full game available without subscription
  • Reduce ads and make them less intrusive

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Popar Planets

One-time1
  • Virtual Reality Mode Unlock$1.99
12 purchases

Rocket Simulator Flight 3D

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Subscription$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
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  • Flying Spaceship Constructor3 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • 1 Week Subscription$10.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 2 Month Subscription$39.992 Months
One-time4
  • Disable Ads$14.99
  • Full Package$14.99
  • Special Offer$15.99
Show 1 more
  • Full Version$29.99

Questions

Is Popar Planets free?
Popar Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Simulator Flight 3D free?
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Popar Planets or Rocket Simulator Flight 3D?
Popar Planets is rated higher. Popar Planets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rocket Simulator Flight 3D averages 3.4 from 361 ratings.
Do Popar Planets or Rocket Simulator Flight 3D have ads?
Rocket Simulator Flight 3D shows ads; Popar Planets does not.
Which is updated more often, Popar Planets or Rocket Simulator Flight 3D?
Popar Planets ships an update every 4 months, and Rocket Simulator Flight 3D every 6 weeks. Most recently, Popar Planets was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rocket Simulator Flight 3D on October 16, 2026.

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