# Space Crash Simulator vs The Universe, Controlled

The clearest difference is ads: The Universe, Controlled at none against Space Crash Simulator's shown. Space Crash Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (761 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Crash Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Universe, Controlled 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 4.3 for The Universe, Controlled. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Crash Simulator has 761 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Space Crash Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Universe, Controlled's.

Space Crash Simulator ships an update every 5 days, The Universe, Controlled every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Crash Simulator | The Universe, Controlled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (761 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-universe-controlled/id6812953850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **761** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681830786) | [Lex Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/402531616) |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $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


### The Universe, Controlled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-universe-controlled/id6812953850)

Guide spacecraft, rockets, and UFOs to safe landings on planets and moons. Trace flight paths, avoid collisions with asteroids and aliens, and score points. Enjoy an immersive space experience with customizable sound options.

**Highlights:** Trace spacecraft paths, Avoid collisions, Land on planets/moons, Dodge aliens and asteroids, Score points, Customizable soundtrack and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock The Universe | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock (Platinum) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Crash Simulator free?

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

### Is The Universe, Controlled free?

The Universe, Controlled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Crash Simulator or The Universe, Controlled?

Space Crash Simulator is rated higher. Space Crash Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 761 ratings, while The Universe, Controlled averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Space Crash Simulator or The Universe, Controlled have ads?

Space Crash Simulator shows ads; The Universe, Controlled does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Crash Simulator or The Universe, Controlled?

Space Crash Simulator ships an update every 5 days, and The Universe, Controlled every 3 days. Most recently, Space Crash Simulator was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Universe, Controlled on October 31, 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.*