Mission vs Space Shuttle AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mission
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Mission:Moon is space simulation of a rocket. You will find different missions like flying in windy weather, reaching the moon, landing on moon, deploying satellite into moon's orbit... In each mission you have limited amount of fuel, so you have to be careful with using rotation thrusters or using main thrusters. When you reach the space limit, it is wise to shut down the engine to save fuel. During the space flight you will be able to observe beautiful galaxy and stars! The closer you get to the moon, the more powerful gets moon's gravity. The voice will notify you, when you will be near the Moon. You will have to use main thrusters to reduce speed to avoid crashing into the moon or you will have to just fly by the moon and deploy satellite. After satellite is deployed, you will have to observe it and if it will start circeling around the Moon, mission will be succesful. With playing this game you will get basic understanding of space travelling, especially of gravity, orbits, saving fuel... A very few player has managed to accomplished all six missions, so try to become one of them! Join us also on our Facebook page and share you experiences! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fleicom-apps/1555420858031578?fref=nf
Space Shuttle AR
Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.
- Augmented Reality (AR) experience
- Launch director role
- Space Shuttle launch simulation
- Docking with International Space Station
- Realistic smoke and fire effects
- Booster and fuel tank separation
- Multiple viewing angles
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The Space Shuttle has been revived through Augmented Reality(AR) since its last flight in 2011. AR is a technology that displays virtual objects in the real world. You are the launch director of the Space Shuttle. Your mission is to launch the Space Shuttle and dock with the International Space Station safely. The Space Shuttle will be launched with smoke and fire from the launch pad. The shuttle will separate booster engines and an external fuel tank. It will dock with the Space Station above the Earth. The sound and the countdown make AR Space Shuttle more realistic. You can watch the shuttle's motions from various angles. Launch a 3D virtual Space Shuttle in your backyard or any other place. This app is a simple experiment in AR. The app is not only for Space Shuttle fans but also for anyone interested in AR. Try launching the 3D virtual Space Shuttle now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Shuttle AR at every 5 months against Mission's every 30 months. Mission's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mission ships an update every 30 months, Space Shuttle AR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mission | Space Shuttle AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ales Fleischmann | Noriaki Murao |
Bugs and requests
Mission
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Space Shuttle AR
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces
Requested features
4 requests- Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
- Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
- Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
- Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)
In-app purchases
Mission
No in-app purchases
Space Shuttle AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mission free?
Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Do Mission or Space Shuttle AR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mission or Space Shuttle AR?
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