Comparison

Ship Maneuvering Simulator vs Space Debris Clicker

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

Head to head
About

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

Pilot large vessels through challenging maritime scenarios. Experience realistic ship physics and handling in various missions, from navigating channels to berthing. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock new ships as you progress.

Highlights
  • Realistic ship physics (MMG hydrodynamic model)
  • Career mode with ranks and missions
  • 8 unique ships with distinct handling
  • Free play mode with custom settings
  • Weekly and all-time leaderboards
  • Detailed sound effects
Features
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Experience what it really takes to handle a large ship. Ship Maneuvering Simulator is built on the MMG hydrodynamic model, the same kind of model used in professional ship handling research, so every ship drifts, pivots and answers the helm the way the real thing does. Made by a professional maritime pilot who handles large ships every day, and tuned to feel like the real thing, but built to be fun: time runs faster than real life, so you get to the challenge quickly. CAREER MODE • Start as Cadet and earn your stripes, rank by rank, up to Captain and Pilot • Real ship handling missions: buoyed channels, stopping, turning, going astern, anchoring, holding position in wind and current, berthing alongside, entering a lock and leaving the quay with tugs • Earn up to 3 stars per mission and unlock new ships • Weekly and all-time leaderboards for every mission, so you can compete with players worldwide 8 SHIPS, EACH WITH ITS OWN CHARACTER Cargo ship, navy supply ship, loaded and empty bulker, large container ship, cruise ship, frigate and battleship. Each has its own engine, speed and handling, from a slow loaded bulker to a 28-knot frigate. REALISTIC HANDLING • Propeller walk when going astern • Drift in turns and a pivot point that moves with speed • Rudder effect that depends on propeller wash and speed • Bow thruster that loses power as speed builds • Realistic stopping distances and turning circles • Wind and current that set you off your course • Tugs that push and pull for berthing and unberthing FREE PLAY Take any unlocked ship out at sea, on the river or in port. Set the wind and current yourself and practise at your own pace. SOUND AND LOOK An engine sound for each ship (twin engines, frigate gas turbines), bow thruster, tugs, collisions and a busy harbour. Whether you're a seafarer, a maritime student or just love ships, see if you have what it takes to bring her alongside without a scratch.

About

Space Debris Clicker

Create stunning orbital paths with physics-based simulations. Explore celestial bodies from different perspectives and adjust various parameters to craft unique visual trails. Customize your experience with graphic settings and time controls.

Highlights
  • Switch viewpoints (Planets/Satellites)
  • Adjust booster settings
  • Draw orbital trails
  • Limiter functionality
  • Control time speed
  • Graphic settings
Features
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Enjoy the beautiful trails generated by physics calculations. Their complex orbits may be beyond your imagination. [Features] - Switching viewpoints (Planets / Satellites) - Booster adjustment (Manual / Random) - Draw trails or not. - Limiter. - Time speed. - Graphic settings.

Screenshots

Ship Maneuvering Simulator4 screens
Space Debris Clicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ship Maneuvering Simulator at 4.3 against Space Debris Clicker's 3.0. Ship Maneuvering Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). Space Debris Clicker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Space Debris Clicker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ship Maneuvering Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ship Maneuvering Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Maneuvering Simulator has 106 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ship Maneuvering Simulator ships an update every 6 days, Space Debris Clicker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ship Maneuvering Simulator versus Space Debris Clicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShip Maneuvering SimulatorSpace Debris Clicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (106 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWPCEiji Shimada

Customer experience

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

All ratings105 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%

Space Debris Clicker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Space Debris Clicker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator free?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Debris Clicker free?
Space Debris Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ship Maneuvering Simulator or Space Debris Clicker?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator is rated higher. Ship Maneuvering Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Space Debris Clicker averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ship Maneuvering Simulator or Space Debris Clicker have ads?
Both Ship Maneuvering Simulator and Space Debris Clicker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ship Maneuvering Simulator or Space Debris Clicker?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator ships an update every 6 days, and Space Debris Clicker every 7 months. Most recently, Ship Maneuvering Simulator was updated on November 8, 2026 and Space Debris Clicker on October 30, 2026.

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