# Ellipse vs TRUSSFALL

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ellipse at 2K against TRUSSFALL's 3. Ellipse also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TRUSSFALL's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 TRUSSFALL sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TRUSSFALL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellipse has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ellipse ships an update monthly, TRUSSFALL weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellipse | TRUSSFALL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellipse-rocket-simulator/id6738509541/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trussfall-bridge-builder/id6768887407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starwelds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895565220) | [CIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613557) |

## 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


### TRUSSFALL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trussfall-bridge-builder/id6768887407)

Build and test realistic bridge designs across 99 engineering trials. Utilize various materials and structural principles to create stable crossings for vehicles. Earn stars by building strong structures that withstand live load simulations.

**Highlights:** 99 engineering trials, 4 realistic materials, Live load simulation, Multiple bridge templates, 10 distinct biomes, On-device data processing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellipse free?

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

### Is TRUSSFALL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ellipse or TRUSSFALL?

TRUSSFALL is rated higher. Ellipse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while TRUSSFALL averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ellipse or TRUSSFALL have ads?

Neither Ellipse nor TRUSSFALL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ellipse or TRUSSFALL?

Ellipse ships an update monthly, and TRUSSFALL weekly. Most recently, Ellipse was updated on October 23, 2026 and TRUSSFALL on October 12, 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.*