Comparison

Ellipse vs Iron Dome vs ICBM War

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

Head to head
About

Ellipse

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
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Build your own vehicles and conduct your own space missions to explore space. Launch capsules, satellites, land on the Moon, land on Mars. - Real orbital mechanics and physics, nothing is faked - Planets based on real solar system data - Thrilling visual effects - No ads, no account required, free to download

About

Iron Dome vs ICBM War

Engage in a strategic war game where you build and defend your city with advanced missile systems. Launch ICBMs to attack enemies and survive waves of incoming rockets in this offline and online experience.

Highlights
  • Build and expand war city
  • Develop economy and military tech
  • Deploy advanced missile defense
  • Launch ICBM ballistic missiles
  • Attack and defense strategy
  • Offline and online gameplay
Features
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Rain of Fire is a strategy war game where you build your city, develop missile defense systems, and launch powerful ICBM attacks against your enemies. The world is entering a new era of missile warfare. Nations are developing advanced defense systems such as the Iron Dome and Golden Dome to protect cities from long-range ballistic missile attacks. In Rain of Fire, you become the commander of a city under constant threat from incoming missiles falling from the sky. Your mission is to build and upgrade your city, develop a strong economy, and deploy powerful missile defense systems capable of intercepting enemy rockets before they destroy your infrastructure. KEY FEATURES Build and expand your war city Develop your economy to generate resources and unlock new military technologies. Advanced missile defense systems Deploy air defense systems that automatically intercept incoming enemy missiles. Iron Dome defense Inspired by the famous missile defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets. Golden Dome shield A next-generation defense system capable of stopping large-scale missile attacks. ICBM ballistic missiles Launch intercontinental ballistic missiles to strike enemy targets. Attack and defense strategy Plan the placement of your defense systems carefully to survive waves of missile attacks. Spectacular explosions and effects Realistic missile launches, interceptions, and explosive visual effects. Offline and online gameplay Play anytime offline or connect to experience large-scale missile warfare. Can you build the ultimate missile defense system and survive the rain of ICBM attacks? Download Rain of Fire now and start the ultimate missile war to defend your city!

Screenshots

Ellipse4 screens
Iron Dome vs ICBM War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ellipse at 4.7 against Iron Dome vs ICBM War's 4.1. Ellipse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2K vs 62). Iron Dome vs ICBM War's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ellipse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Iron Dome vs ICBM War sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ellipse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellipse has 2K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ellipse ships an update monthly, Iron Dome vs ICBM War every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ellipse versus Iron Dome vs ICBM War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllipseIron Dome vs ICBM War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.1 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better62
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarweldsTHANH DANH SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Ellipse

All ratings2,034 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.3%

Iron Dome vs ICBM War

All ratings60 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

Ellipse

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Game freezes during missions
  • Parachute gets cut before launch
  • Expansion pack causes build issues
  • Glitches on iPad
  • Rocket parts don't separate
  • Capsule doesn't separate from rocket near the moon
  • Build area barrier

Requested features

49 requests
  • 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
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  • Add plane flight mechanics
  • Add planet navigation (like SFS)
  • Improve RCS control
  • Improve plane aerodynamics
  • Improve RCS in docking mode
  • Add launch instructions
  • Add symmetry feature
  • Add staging mechanic
  • Add modding or community made packs
  • Add individual save slots
  • Add more free stuff
  • Add engine mounts
  • Add SRB customizations
  • Make fuel tanks adjustable
  • Add emergency escape towers
  • Add Jupiter and its moons
  • Add Deimos (Mars' second moon)
  • Add gas giants and their moons
  • Add controllers support
  • Add better damage and break apart models
  • Add rovers
  • Add Saturn V rocket parts
  • Add free space shuttle
  • Adjust planet speed
  • Add more buildings around Earth
  • Make planets more detailed
  • Add more expansion parts
  • Make build area better
  • Remove build area barrier
  • Add Saturn V rocket
  • Add gas giants
  • Add gas giant moons
  • Add Deimos
  • Add Jupiter and its 4 biggest moons
  • Add more free parts
  • Add tutorial on how to build
  • Improve realism
  • Add space stations
  • Add more capsules
  • Add bigger fuel tanks
  • Add bigger rocket booster fuel
  • Add more detailed graphics
  • Add more parts to build planes
  • Add a tutorial for maneuvers

Iron Dome vs ICBM War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ellipse

One-time3
  • Large Parts$2.99
  • Heavy Lift Program$4.99
  • Expansion$4.99
6 purchases

Iron Dome vs ICBM War

One-time6
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$4.99
  • Medium Gem Pack Plus$9.99
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  • Large Gem Pack$49.99
  • Extra Large Gem Pack$99.99
  • Super Gem Pack$499.99

Questions

Is Ellipse free?
Ellipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Dome vs ICBM War free?
Iron Dome vs ICBM War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ellipse or Iron Dome vs ICBM War?
Ellipse is rated higher. Ellipse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Iron Dome vs ICBM War averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.
Do Ellipse or Iron Dome vs ICBM War have ads?
Iron Dome vs ICBM War shows ads; Ellipse does not.
Which is updated more often, Ellipse or Iron Dome vs ICBM War?
Ellipse ships an update monthly, and Iron Dome vs ICBM War every 3 days. Most recently, Ellipse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Iron Dome vs ICBM War on October 22, 2026.

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