Comparison

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator vs DeltaV Academy

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

DeltaV Academy

Features
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Delta-V Academy is a hands-on 3D simulator for learning how orbits actually work. Spin the Earth, drag a satellite into orbit, change its altitude or shape, and watch orbital mechanics respond in real time. No math background required to start, and enough depth to challenge people who already know the difference between a Hohmann transfer and a ground track. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Fly ten guided lessons that build from the basics to full space situational awareness, each written for four levels: Kids, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. - Adjust altitude, eccentricity, and inclination with live sliders and see period, speed, and ground tracks update instantly. - Watch real mission replays, including Apollo 11's translunar injection, an ISS rendezvous, and JWST's cruise to L2. - Build satellite constellations and Walker deltas, then study their coverage. - Explore sensor geometry and space domain awareness with ground radar and space-based trackers. - Trigger a Kessler debris cascade and see why orbital congestion matters. - Capture screenshots and video of your own missions. LEARN AT YOUR LEVEL Pick Kids mode for plain-English labels and a friendly guided path, or step up to Advanced for J2 perturbations, oblate-Earth ground tracks, and multi-sensor architectures. Switch anytime. MISSION ARCHITECT Describe a mission in plain English and Delta-V Academy builds it for you in the simulator. A few tries a day are included free. FREE TO LEARN Every lesson and every difficulty level is free with a Delta-V Academy account. An optional Pro subscription unlocks unlimited Mission Architect use. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a space enthusiast, or a professional who wants an intuitive feel for orbital mechanics, Delta-V Academy turns abstract equations into something you can see and steer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.deltavacademy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator4 screens
DeltaV Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator and DeltaV Academy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 DeltaV Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator versus DeltaV Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuke Map | Nuke SimulatorDeltaV Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAVII (PVT) LTDSalute to Suit

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
2 purchases

DeltaV Academy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator free?
Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeltaV Academy free?
DeltaV Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator or DeltaV Academy have ads?
Neither Nuke Map | Nuke Simulator nor DeltaV Academy shows ads.

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