# Solar System Destruction vs Ellipse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ellipse at 79% against Solar System Destruction's 13%. Ellipse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Solar System Destruction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellipse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Solar System Destruction asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ellipse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellipse has 2K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Solar System Destruction's written reviews are positive against 79% of Ellipse's.

Solar System Destruction ships an update every 3 weeks, Ellipse monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar System Destruction | Ellipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-destruction/id6474612921/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmad Jalil Qarshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453678436) | [Starwelds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895565220) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar System Destruction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-destruction/id6474612921)

Embark on an adventurous space journey where you can attack and destroy planets using various weapons. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in a visually appealing solar system environment. Experience an adrenaline rush as you demolish celestial bodies with diverse attacking options.

**Highlights:** Space exploration and planet attack, Variety of destructive weapons, Challenging levels with increasing difficulty, Appealing solar system environments, Multiple attacking options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ellipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541)

Design, build, and launch rockets with realistic orbital mechanics. Explore celestial bodies and experience dynamic physics for a true-to-life space simulation. Ideal for aspiring engineers and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Rocket design and customization, Realistic orbital mechanics, Explore celestial bodies, Dynamic physics engine, Space exploration simulation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Parts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Lift Program | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Inspires interest in spaceflight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No delete button
- 🐛 Physics issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic re-entry
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Difficult to control rockets

**Reported bugs**

- Connected parts don't work
- Staging issues (last stage goes first)
- Fairings don't attach
- Cannot delete after spawning samples
- Detached parts don't detach

**Requested features**

- Add more planets
- Add astronauts
- Add a delete button
- Add more parts (solar panel, battery, antenna, wing, landing leg, chassis, monopropellant tank, docking port)
- Add electricity consumption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar System Destruction free?

Solar System Destruction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ellipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solar System Destruction or Ellipse?

Ellipse is rated higher. Solar System Destruction averages 3.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Ellipse averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Solar System Destruction or Ellipse have ads?

Solar System Destruction shows ads; Ellipse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solar System Destruction or Ellipse?

Solar System Destruction ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ellipse monthly. Most recently, Solar System Destruction was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ellipse on October 25, 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.*