# Rocket Launch into space vs Space Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rocket Launch into space at 76% against Space Simulator's 15%. Rocket Launch into space also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Launch into space sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Space Simulator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Launch into space holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Rocket Launch into space's written reviews are positive against 15% of Space Simulator's.

Rocket Launch into space ships an update every 2 months, Space Simulator every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Launch into space | Space Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-launch-into-space/id874882164/reviews)** | [2.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Launch into space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-launch-into-space/id874882164)

Build and improve your own rockets to explore the vastness of space. Upgrade your aircraft through continuous improvements to achieve maximum height and conquer the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Build your own rocket, Improve aircraft for maximum height, Six different missiles, Upgrade seven parameters per missile, Space exploration simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium part | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| rocket5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium rocket 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Earn real cash back on everyday purchases
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎯 Works on purchases you were already making
- ⚡ Quick earnings accumulation
- 🛍️ Wide variety of store options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when hitting boost platforms at angles
- 🐛 Armor/defense upgrades appear ineffective
- 🐛 One-hit kills from ducks despite upgrades
- 💸 High minimum threshold ($20) before cash out
- ⏰ Requires consistent engagement to maximize earnings

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when passing through accelerator gates at angles
- Black screen when hitting boost platforms
- Defense stat increases when upgrading other attributes
- Armor upgrades don't provide actual protection
- Controls occasionally stop responding

**Requested features**

- Add more smaller store chains to platform
- Display upgrade costs before purchasing
- Show detailed descriptions of what each upgrade does
- Add pause button to game
- Increase variety of store partnerships


### Space Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216)

Experience a highly accurate space flight simulation with realistic physics and celestial bodies. Explore our solar system, witness Earth's rotation, and navigate through asteroid rings. This app offers an immersive astronaut experience with real-world weather and G-force simulations.

**Highlights:** Realistic spaceship physics, Solar system exploration, Real-time Earth rotation, Planet moons and asteroid rings, Weather forecast and G-force simulation, Nasa-based terrain and textures

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Club Yearly | $24.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discovery Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Challenger Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endeavour Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Columbia Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon Launch Site | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mars Launch Site | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starlight ZR6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Artemis Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Soyuz Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aegean SR8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RX6 Rimward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saturn V Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starship Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Long March 5 Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| ZR3 Arminus | $5.99 | one-time |
| F3 Crusader | $5.99 | one-time |
| Space Shuttles Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Launch Sites | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oberon M2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Rockets | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Tykhon Corp SpaceShips | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Aircraft | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🌍 Ability to explore planets and space
- ⚙️ Decent physics mechanics
- 🎮 Fun exploration gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Cannot land on planets or re-enter atmosphere
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases ($4.99-$16 for ships/content)
- 🎮 Lack of gameplay depth and objectives
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently when entering space
- App freezes randomly, especially on iPad
- Shuttle burns up even on the moon and during proper re-entry attempts
- FlyWings ad blocks entire screen and cannot be closed
- Game kicks player out when attempting to return to Earth

**Requested features**

- Add ability to land on planets and explore them
- Implement proper atmospheric re-entry mechanics
- Add more spacecraft/rocket options
- Create airports and landing sites on Earth
- Add satellite deployment functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Launch into space free?

Rocket Launch into space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Launch into space or Space Simulator?

Rocket Launch into space is rated higher. Rocket Launch into space averages 4.4 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Space Simulator averages 2.7 from 86 ratings.

### Do Rocket Launch into space or Space Simulator have ads?

Space Simulator shows ads; Rocket Launch into space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Launch into space or Space Simulator?

Rocket Launch into space ships an update every 2 months, and Space Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Rocket Launch into space was updated on October 13, 2026 and Space Simulator on October 13, 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.*