Rocket Simulator vs Alienator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rocket Simulator
Simulate launching rockets into space and explore Earth's orbit. Discover celestial bodies like the Hubble Telescope and International Space Station. Designed for both young learners and space enthusiasts.
- Launch rockets
- View Earth orbit objects
- Explore Hubble Telescope
- Visit International Space Station
- Discover Kepler
- Simple controls
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Rocket Simulator allows you to launch a rocket into space and view various objects currently in Earth orbit. Currently you have the option of launching 4 rocket models and visit 6 objects in space, such as the Hubble Telescope, International Space Station and Kepler. I originally wrote this game for my 19 month old son to teach him about rockets & space flight. He was easily able to learn how to launch a rocket and control the camera within a few minutes. Although the controls are extremely simple even for a kid, adults that like rockets & space explorations will find plenty of enjoyment in this simple yet fun space simulator.
Alienator
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Alienator is a retro style arcade alien space shooter video game with an asteroids like feel. Play through a galaxy adventure in space with endless gameplay and increasing difficulty as you fight off waves of unique aliens and aim to set a new high score. Alienator features: - Retro style graphics and sounds. - Endless gameplay with increasing difficulty. - Easy to pickup controls and gameplay. - Fun for all ages. - High scores. - Multiple locale and language support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rocket Simulator at none against Alienator's shown. Rocket Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Alienator's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rocket Simulator ships an update every 7 months, Alienator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rocket Simulator | Alienator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (179 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 179 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | Michael West |
Bugs and requests
Rocket Simulator
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Buttons and controls not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add more rocket models and spacecraft
- Implement realistic staging and orbital mechanics
- Allow user control over rocket flight
- Include re-entry and landing capabilities
- Provide more camera angles and views
Alienator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rocket Simulator
No in-app purchases
Alienator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rocket Simulator free?
Is Alienator free?
Do Rocket Simulator or Alienator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Rocket Simulator or Alienator?
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