Comparison

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ vs Space Sandbox

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

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About

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+

Features
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Create your own solar system with our immersive 3D and realistic space simulator! Galaxy Space Simulator is an immersive, fun, and addicting simulator with base on real astrophysical gravity law. You can watch in real time how a planet orbits the sun and how asteroid belt forms. It’s an educational activity that is so mesmerizing and entertaining for the whole family. === FEATURES OF PLANETARY SPACE SIMULATOR: === * IMMERSIVE HIGH QUALITY 3D GRAPHIC Enjoy the immersive, realistic graphic. It really feels like you are in the outer space and observing the solar system from away. This app uses simple swipe and pinch to control the view. You can view the planetary orbits and track them. You start with unlimited planets and you can unlock new planet types by completing achievements. We add new achievements to unlock so you will never run out of things to do and explore. * REALISTIC SIMULATOR The movement of the sky objects are simulated based on how gravity works in the outer space and how each object pulling at each other depending on their mass. You can see how the planet orbits the sun and maybe collides with each other, how asteroid belt forms, and other space phenomenon. * CUSTOMIZATION Customize your planets and stars with textures and skins. You can also change the background of the scene. You can also adjust for speed, size, and location of the sky objects, as well as choose for random distribution. * HOW TO PLAY GUIDE You don’t need to feel overwhelmed. We explain the app control and functions within the app so you know how to create sky objects, follow the orbits, view guide, and more. * SAVE, LOAD, PAUSE AND RESUME You don’t have to worry of losing your solar system if you can’t finish it in one go. Save your project and load it later on. You can also pause and resume the solar system anytime. * SHARE ONLINE Do you want to impress your friends and family with your creation? Share your creation on social media. You can also share your solar system model with other users, find models by other users and modify them to create your own. You don’t have to be a sky gazer or a science fiction enthusiast to enjoy our space simulator app. This is a very fun and addicting activity to do anytime, anywhere. Don’t worry if you don’t know where or how to start. You can load other people’s solar systems and add your own elements to them as you like. Keep creating and experimenting and enjoy watching what will happen as the planets, stars, and asteroids moving and orbiting each other. You can witness planetary collisions and the evolution of the solar system you create as time goes by. It will certainly deepen our understanding about the space and universe. *** We appreciate all the feedback from our users. Please support Planetary Space Simulator, 3D Solar System Simulator by leaving a rating and review. Don’t forget to share our universe sandbox app to your friends and family so they can enjoy it too!

About

Space Sandbox

Design and evolve your own universe with realistic physics and life simulation. Explore with friends in multiplayer modes like battle royale and racing, or build together. Customize your experience and witness cosmic events unfold.

Highlights
  • Infinite celestial body creation
  • Realistic orbital mechanics
  • Terraforming and life evolution
  • Multiplayer modes (Battle Royale, Racing, Co-op)
  • Time control for accelerated evolution
  • Character customization
  • 6 distinct game modes
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CREATE. EVOLVE. EXPLORE. Space Sandbox is the ultimate universe simulation where you play god. Create entire solar systems from scratch, manipulate gravity, and witness the rise of civilizations. BUILD YOUR UNIVERSE • Infinite Creation: Spawn over 50 types of celestial bodies—from burning stars and gas giants to black holes and mysterious gem planets. • Realistic Physics: Master the art of orbital mechanics. Create binary star systems and watch real N-body physics in action. • Terraforming: Transform barren rocks into lush, habitable worlds. Control temperature and atmosphere to support life. LIFE EVOLUTION Guide life through 9 distinct eras: • Microscopic Bacteria • Sea Life & Land Animals • Dinosaurs • Civilization (Early to Industrial) • Space Age: Watch your creations launch their own ships! MULTIPLAYER SANDBOX Explore the galaxy with friends! • Team Battle Royale: Fight for dominance in shrinking solar zones. • Space Racing: Compete in high-speed races through asteroid fields. • Co-op Building: Construct massive space stations together. FEATURES • Time Control: Speed up time to see millions of years pass in seconds. • Meteorite Economy: Harvest resources to unlock rare celestial objects. • 11 Star Types: From massive blue giants to tiny red dwarfs. • Orbital Mechanics: Set realistic orbits with barycenter physics. • Temperature System: Heat planets to create habitable zones. • 6 Game Modes: Battle Royale, Deathmatch, CTF, Racing, Survival, Exploration. • Character Customization: Design your own space explorer. • Stunning Visuals: Beautiful 3D graphics optimized for iPhone and iPad. The universe is in your hands. What will you create?

Screenshots

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+4 screens
Space Sandbox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Sandbox at Free against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+'s $2.99. Space Sandbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On ads 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

Space Sandbox is free to download; Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ costs $2.99 up front. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Sandbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ versus Space Sandbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy Space Simulator 3D+Space Sandbox
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—2.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrassimir KondarevMarcus Lam

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+

One-time10
  • High Resolution Makemake$0.99
  • High Resolution Eris$0.99
  • High Resolution Mars$0.99
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  • Background Blue Energy$1.99
  • Background Nebula Clash$1.99
  • Background Deep Space$1.99
  • Background Green Nebula$1.99
  • High Resolution Earth$1.99
  • Unlock Asteroids$3.99
  • Unlock Everything!!$8.99
None

Space Sandbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ free?
Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Space Sandbox free?
Space Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ or Space Sandbox have ads?
Neither Galaxy Space Simulator 3D+ nor Space Sandbox shows ads.

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