Comparison

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator vs Groundfall

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

Head to head
About

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator

Explore a comprehensive database of historical nuclear weapons with a real-world impact simulator. Discover details on various bombs, from the smallest US-produced to the largest USSR-tested, and visualize their potential effects.

Highlights
  • Database of historical nuclear bombs
  • Real-world impact simulator
  • Details on bomb sizes and yields
  • Visualizations of potential effects
  • Covers weapons from various countries
  • Includes improvised terrorist devices
Features
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Every Nuclear Bomb Ever Recorded in History, From Small to Huge Impact with real-world simulator. Including: - Davy Crockett - smallest US bomb produced - Crude nuclear terrorist weapon - B-61 Mod 3 (lowest kt currently in US arsenal) - North Korean weapon tested in 2006 - North Korean weapon tested in 2009 - North Korean weapon tested in 2013 - Improvised HEU device - nuclear terrorism - Little Boy - Hiroshima bomb - Gadget - Trinity test - Fat Man - Nagasaki bomb - Largest Pakistani weapon tested - Largest Indian weapon tested - W-76 (common in US & UK SLBM arsenal) - North Korean weapon tested in 2017 - W-80 (currently in US arsenal, cruise missile) - W-87 (currently in US arsenal, Minuteman III) - TN 80/81 (largest current French warhead) - B-61 Mod 7 (currently in US arsenal) - W-78 (currently in US arsenal, Minuteman III) - W-88 (Trident D5 warhead) - Ivy King - largest pure fission weapon tested by USA - Topol (SS-25) (currently in Russian arsenal) - W-59 (Minuteman I warhead) - B-83 (largest bomb in current US arsenal) - R-12 (SS-4) Soviet missile, Cuban missile crisis - Dong Feng-4, China's first deployed ICBM - W-39, US H-bomb, almost accidentally detonated in 1961 - Dong Feng-5, China's current ICBMs - W-53 (Titan II warhead, highest kt ICBM US deployed) - Ivy Mike - first H-bomb - Castle Bravo - largest US bomb tested - Tsar Bomba - largest USSR bomb tested - Tsar Bomba - the largest USSR bomb designed

About

Groundfall

Explore the devastating effects of nuclear weapons with this educational simulator. Visualize blast zones, thermal radiation, and fallout patterns on any location. Learn about nuclear physics, history, and preparedness through clear simulations and real-world scenarios.

Highlights
  • Simulate nuclear weapon effects
  • Visualize blast, thermal, and fallout zones
  • Compare weapon yields
  • Analyze fallout direction
  • Estimate casualties and damage
  • Learn nuclear physics and history
  • Save and export simulation results
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Groundfall is an educational nuclear blast simulator built on declassified physics models. Place a detonation on a map and visualize blast zones, thermal radiation, fallout patterns, and estimated human impact. Groundfall is designed to help users understand the real-world consequences of nuclear weapons through clear simulations, historical context, and preparedness information. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Simulate nuclear weapon effects on any city or location - Compare historical and modern weapon yields - View blast, thermal, radiation, and fallout zones - Explore real-world conflict scenarios - Analyze fallout direction using wind data - Review casualty and damage estimates - Learn about nuclear physics, arsenals, history, and preparedness - Save and export simulation results FREE STARTER MODE Groundfall is free to download and includes limited access so you can test the core simulator before upgrading. GROUNDFALL FULL ACCESS Unlock the complete app with a one-time lifetime license. No subscription. Full Access includes unlimited simulations, all weapons, conflict scenarios, advanced fallout tools, export features, live nuclear news, preparedness tools, and future premium features. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE Groundfall is not a game and does not promote violence. It is an educational tool for understanding the destructive effects of nuclear weapons and the importance of prevention, preparedness, and informed public awareness. PRIVACY Groundfall does not require an account. Simulations are processed on device where possible, and the app is designed to minimize data collection.

Screenshots

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator4 screens
Groundfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator at 4.1 against Groundfall's 3.0. Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Groundfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Groundfall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator versus Groundfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuke Map | Nuke SimulatorGroundfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAVII (PVT) LTDKodjovi Mlapa

Customer experience

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative33.3%

Groundfall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator

One-time10
  • Starter$0.99
  • Basic$1.99
  • Nuke Map Pro$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Explorer$3.99
  • Advanced$7.99
  • Commander$14.99
  • Expert$24.99
  • Strategic$49.99
  • Supreme$89.99
  • Ultimate$149.99
1 purchases

Groundfall

One-time1
  • Groundfall Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator free?
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Groundfall free?
Groundfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator or Groundfall?
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator is rated higher. Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Groundfall averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator or Groundfall have ads?
Neither Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator nor Groundfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator or Groundfall?
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Groundfall every 2 months. Most recently, Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator was updated on October 9, 2026 and Groundfall on September 12, 2026.

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