# Ship Simulator vs Epic Plane Evolution

Ship Simulator and Epic Plane Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Ship Simulator's written reviews are positive against 32% of Epic Plane Evolution's. Epic Plane Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (174K vs 12K) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Simulator sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Plane Evolution sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ship Simulator against 4.6 for Epic Plane Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Plane Evolution has 174K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Ship Simulator's written reviews are positive against 32% of Epic Plane Evolution's.

Ship Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Epic Plane Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Simulator | Epic Plane Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140/reviews)** | [4.6 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 513 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140)

Pilot various ships to transport resources and build a nuclear power plant in a challenging environment. Upgrade your fleet, manage industries, and overcome obstacles like difficult routes and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Cargo delivery tasks, Ship fleet management, Industry upgrades, Ship modification, Dynamic weather system, Diverse routes and locations

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small starter set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supply containers | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADS offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big starter set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free barges forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic loading forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 experience | $8.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 60000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use controls
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Enjoyable music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content after completing main missions
- 💰 High cost of in-app purchases for ships and upgrades
- 🔋 Energy system that limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Winch breaking issues and ship damage when boosting
- Cargo loading and delivery not registering properly
- Energy system not regenerating as expected
- Crashes and black screens on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels, missions, and locations to explore
- Ability to replay completed missions
- Free roam mode or sandbox environment
- Option to remove ads through a one-time purchase


### Epic Plane Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Racing, #10 Top Grossing · Racing, #23 Top Free · Simulation, #127 Top Grossing · Simulation, #146 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Launch your aircraft using a slingshot, then guide it through diverse terrains. Collect coins to upgrade your plane's components, enhancing performance and unlocking new capabilities. Master strategic flight control and a rewarding progression system to conquer the skies.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launch mechanics, Aircraft evolution and upgrades, Diverse environments, Strategic flight control, Rewarding progression system, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Small Plane Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip'its | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Plane Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skip'its | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Plane Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip'its | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Variety of planes and levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy physics and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and level structure
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and upgrades getting reset
- Planes becoming invisible
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent flight mechanics and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for planes
- Endless mode or higher difficulty challenges
- Ability to replay previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Simulator free?

Ship Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Epic Plane Evolution free?

Epic Plane Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution?

Ship Simulator is rated higher. Ship Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Epic Plane Evolution averages 4.6 from 174K ratings.

### Do Ship Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution have ads?

Both Ship Simulator and Epic Plane Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution?

Ship Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epic Plane Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Ship Simulator was updated on September 28, 2026 and Epic Plane Evolution on September 29, 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.*