# Ellipse vs Ultimate Coaster 3

The clearest difference is rating: Ellipse at 4.7 against Ultimate Coaster 3's 3.5. Ellipse also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2K vs 186). Ultimate Coaster 3's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellipse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Coaster 3 sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ellipse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellipse has 2K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Ellipse's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ultimate Coaster 3's.

Ellipse ships an update monthly, Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellipse | Ultimate Coaster 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541/reviews)** | [3.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starwelds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895565220) | [Jason Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201564028) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ultimate Coaster 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422)

Design and build your own roller coasters with realistic physics and advanced customization. Explore demo rides inspired by real-life attractions and share your creations with others. The only limit is your imagination.

**Highlights:** Create custom roller coasters, Realistic physics simulation, On-ride camera with multiple modes, Import and export creations, Terrain and scenery modification, Advanced customization options

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twister Hyper (Staggered) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Invert Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inverted Impulse Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIM Launched Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hyper (3 Row) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Dive Coaster (10) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single-Rail Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Wing Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Hyper Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tilt Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sky Launch Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wooden (Articulated) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Floorless Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blitz (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Corkscrew Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (OTSR) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellipse free?

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

### Is Ultimate Coaster 3 free?

Ultimate Coaster 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ellipse or Ultimate Coaster 3?

Ellipse is rated higher. Ellipse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Ultimate Coaster 3 averages 3.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do Ellipse or Ultimate Coaster 3 have ads?

Neither Ellipse nor Ultimate Coaster 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ellipse or Ultimate Coaster 3?

Ellipse ships an update monthly, and Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. Most recently, Ellipse was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ultimate Coaster 3 on September 27, 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.*