# Stellar Drift vs Stars and Planets Simulator

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.

Both are free to download. Stars and Planets Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stellar Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Drift | Stars and Planets Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-drift/id6756356300/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-and-planets-simulator/id6778573571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 672 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viktoriia Samoilova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815041475) | [Andrei Nistorescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048905386) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-drift/id6756356300)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stars and Planets Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-and-planets-simulator/id6778573571)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


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