# Ellipse vs Iron Dome vs ICBM War

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellipse | Iron Dome vs ICBM War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541/reviews)** | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-dome-vs-icbm-war/id6753122521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starwelds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895565220) | [THANH DANH SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792003224) |

## 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


### Iron Dome vs ICBM War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-dome-vs-icbm-war/id6753122521)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Gem Pack | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*