# Space Crash Simulator vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

The clearest difference is chart position: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at #72 against Space Crash Simulator's unranked. Space Crash Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and review sentiment (82% vs 74%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Crash Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Space Crash Simulator against 4.6 for A+ World Map Editor Sandbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 588 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Space Crash Simulator's written reviews are positive against 74% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's.

Space Crash Simulator ships an update every 4 days, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Crash Simulator | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 588 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 178 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681830786) | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Crash Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679)

Experience realistic planetary collisions with a powerful physics engine. Customize your own cosmic events by adjusting particle count, velocity, and accuracy, or jump straight into high-energy impacts. This app offers a detailed, physics-based simulation for educational or entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation, Real-time planetary collisions, Customizable simulation parameters, Setup Mode for scenario creation, Adjustable particle count and accuracy, Physics-based detailed simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 💡 Interesting simulation features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Collision trails not clearing properly
- Protoplanetary disc mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects (black holes, stars, etc.)
- Allow for custom textures and planet/atmosphere customization
- Improve performance and optimization
- Add more graphic options and settings
- Allow for custom rings and moons around planets


### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Trivia, #126 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Design and customize your own version of Earth, from redrawing borders to renaming regions. This offline sandbox allows you to create fantasy empires or simulate alternate histories with detailed control over maps, flags, and even 3D globe exploration.

**Highlights:** Start with real-world maps, Offline functionality, Rename countries, cities, oceans, Edit and redraw borders, Set custom flags and colors, 2D and 3D globe exploration, Add animated stickers and track stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Editor | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pretty good app
- 💡 Best world map editor ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Pro features should be free
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to capture countries or provinces on mobile
- Flags glitch out when camera is moved

**Requested features**

- Make flag map and other pro features free
- Fix the occupy option and camera glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Crash Simulator free?

Space Crash Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A+ World Map Editor Sandbox free?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Crash Simulator or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is rated higher. Space Crash Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Space Crash Simulator or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox have ads?

Both Space Crash Simulator and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Crash Simulator or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

Space Crash Simulator ships an update every 4 days, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. Most recently, Space Crash Simulator was updated on September 22, 2026 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox on September 24, 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.*