# My Planet Simulation vs The Final Earth 2

The clearest difference is rating: The Final Earth 2 at 4.9 against My Planet Simulation's 3.7. The Final Earth 2 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 220). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Planet Simulation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Final Earth 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Final Earth 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Final Earth 2 has 2.2K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of My Planet Simulation's written reviews are positive against 93% of The Final Earth 2's.

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, The Final Earth 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Planet Simulation | The Final Earth 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-final-earth-2-colony-sim/id1603079261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Florian van Strien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603079263) |

## What reviewers say

### My Planet Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095)

Control a planet and nurture a thriving population by managing sunlight and rain. This real-time simulation game requires daily check-ins to maintain optimal conditions for vegetation and prevent your people from starving or suffering from extreme weather. Can you reach a population of over one million?

**Highlights:** Virtual planet simulation, Population growth management, Sunlight and rain manipulation, Real-time gameplay, Vegetation level monitoring, Resource optimization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ape Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Cute and charming
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Planet dies when not playing
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Planet disappears or turns into a square
- Supplies not reaching moon colony
- Inconsistent sun/water levels

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system
- Introduce more god-like powers
- Implement a pause/save feature
- Improve graphics and animations
- Add more content and complexity


### The Final Earth 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-final-earth-2-colony-sim/id1603079261)

Build a thriving space colony on a new world after Earth's destruction. Manage resources, research technology, and design your city from a small settlement to a sprawling metropolis. Explore different game modes and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Vertical city building in space, Resource gathering and research, Thousands of simulated inhabitants, Over fifty unique buildings, Scenario, Free Play, and Sandbox modes, Worker assignment and production graphs, Citizen tracking and observation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting mechanics and depth
- 🎨 Charming art style and music
- 🌐 Offline playability
- 🔧 Customizable buildings and city

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🔊 Ads disrupt gameplay and audio
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🌍 Lack of new content or challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Glitches with building upgrades
- Citizens getting stuck or not moving
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add military/defense mechanics
- Introduce alien invasions and natural disasters
- Implement a crime/law enforcement system
- Allow deleting/resetting worlds
- Provide more building/service variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Planet Simulation free?

My Planet Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Final Earth 2 free?

The Final Earth 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Planet Simulation or The Final Earth 2?

The Final Earth 2 is rated higher. My Planet Simulation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while The Final Earth 2 averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do My Planet Simulation or The Final Earth 2 have ads?

Both My Planet Simulation and The Final Earth 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Planet Simulation or The Final Earth 2?

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, and The Final Earth 2 every 2 months. Most recently, My Planet Simulation was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Final Earth 2 on November 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.*