Comparison

Stellar Drift vs Stars and Planets Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Drift

Embark on a serene journey through an infinite, procedurally generated universe. Navigate your ship, discover ancient artifacts, manage resources, and upgrade your vessel in a peaceful, combat-free exploration experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated infinite universe
  • Contemplative autopilot system
  • Resource management (fuel, crystals)
  • Artifact collection and lore discovery
  • Space station trading and upgrades
  • Physics-based movement
  • Peaceful, combat-free gameplay
Features
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Stellar Drift is a meditative space exploration game that invites you to journey through an endless, procedurally generated universe. Experience the serenity of space travel as you navigate your ship through cosmic wonders, discover ancient civilizations, and uncover the mysteries of the galaxy. FEATURES Contemplative Autopilot System Enable autopilot mode and let your ship navigate safely through space while you enjoy the stunning cosmic scenery. The intelligent navigation system automatically avoids hazards and seeks out points of interest, allowing for a relaxing, hands-off exploration experience. Endless Procedural Universe Every journey is unique. Explore an infinite cosmos filled with diverse star systems, colorful nebulas, mysterious planets, and hidden secrets. No two expeditions are ever the same. Resource Management Monitor your fuel reserves and plan your routes carefully. Discover fuel stations scattered throughout space, or use your advanced scanner to locate precious energy crystals hidden within asteroids. Artifact Collection Uncover ancient artifacts left behind by long-lost civilizations. Each discovery adds to your collection and reveals fragments of cosmic history. Space Stations and Trading Dock at orbital stations to refuel, upgrade your ship, and trade resources. Each station offers unique opportunities and challenges. Advanced Ship Systems - Fuel Management: Balance exploration with resource consumption - Scanner Upgrades: Enhance your ability to detect distant objects - Shield Systems: Protect your ship from environmental hazards - Autopilot Modes: Choose between explorer, artifact hunter, crystal collector, or random wanderer behaviors Beautiful Visuals Experience space in stunning detail with dynamic particle effects, realistic physics, and atmospheric sound design. Watch stars shimmer, nebulas glow, and your ship's engines pulse as you traverse the void. Peaceful Gameplay No combat, no time pressure, just pure exploration. Stellar Drift is designed for players who want to relax, contemplate, and lose themselves in the beauty of space. Physics-Based Movement Experience realistic space physics with momentum, gravity effects, and inertia. Master the art of space navigation as you drift through gravitational fields and perform precise maneuvers. Save Your Journey Your progress is automatically saved. Return anytime to continue your expedition from where you left off. Whether you are seeking a moment of tranquility, love space exploration, or simply want to drift through the cosmos at your own pace, Stellar Drift offers a unique and peaceful gaming experience. Perfect for meditation, relaxation, or contemplative gameplay sessions.

About

Stars and Planets Simulator

Design and explore your own universe, from crafting stars and planets to piloting a customizable spaceship. Walk the surfaces of your creations and dive into the atmospheres of gas giants.

Highlights
  • Create custom stars and celestial bodies
  • Design terrestrial and gas giant planets
  • Pilot customizable spaceships
  • Explore created planets
  • Walk on planet surfaces
  • Explore gas giant atmospheres
Features
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Shape the cosmos in Stars and Planets Simulator, a next-generation space simulator sandbox where creation meets exploration. Forge your own star systems from scratch: design radiant stars, swirling magnetars, enigmatic pulsars, and colossal black holes. Craft both terrestrial worlds and massive gas giants, sculpting their atmospheres, terrains, liquid oceans, or molten cores. Seamlessly switch from creator to explorer by piloting your fully customizable spaceship across the universe you designed. Land on your planets, step out with your personalized character, and walk the surfaces you imagined — from rocky wastelands to lush alien landscapes. Gas giants aren’t just clouds; dive deep into their immense atmospheres, maneuvering through stormy skies and dense, liquid metallic oceans, until you reach the solid heart hidden beneath. Every planet, every star, every swirling cosmic phenomenon you encounter is born from your imagination — and ready for you to experience firsthand. The universe is yours to build, shape, and discover.

Screenshots

Stellar Drift4 screens
Stars and Planets Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stellar Drift at 5.0 against Stars and Planets Simulator's 4.3. Stellar Drift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Stars and Planets Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support 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. Stars and Planets Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stellar Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stellar Drift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stars and Planets Simulator has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stellar Drift versus Stars and Planets Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar DriftStars and Planets Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB672 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViktoriia SamoilovaAndrei Nistorescu

In-app purchases

None

Stellar Drift

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stars and Planets Simulator

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Stellar Drift free?
Stellar Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stars and Planets Simulator free?
Stars and Planets Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stellar Drift or Stars and Planets Simulator?
Stellar Drift is rated higher. Stellar Drift averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stars and Planets Simulator averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Stellar Drift or Stars and Planets Simulator have ads?
Stars and Planets Simulator shows ads; Stellar Drift does not.

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