# Space Simulator vs Turboprop Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turboprop Flight Simulator at 94% against Space Simulator's 15%. Turboprop Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 26). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Simulator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Turboprop Flight Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Turboprop Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turboprop Flight Simulator has 13K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Space Simulator's written reviews are positive against 94% of Turboprop Flight Simulator's.

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Turboprop Flight Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Turboprop Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboprop-flight-simulator/id1353498474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 279 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Alexandru Petre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353498473) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Turboprop Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboprop-flight-simulator/id1353498474)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a wide variety of modern turboprop aircraft. Engage in training missions, complete diverse objectives, and explore detailed cockpits. Enjoy features like ground vehicle driving, cargo operations, and varied weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Pilot modern turboprop aircraft, Training and various missions, First-person interior exploration, Ground vehicle driving, Cargo loading and airdrops, Realistic physics and controls, Varied weather and time-of-day

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight experience
- 👍 Fully interactive planes and vehicles
- 💰 Free to play with optional ads
- 🌇 Large map with multiple airports
- 🔓 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of visual detail in environment
- 🕰️ Slow update pace
- 🤯 Sensitive controls
- 🤖 Absence of AI traffic

**Reported bugs**

- Propeller animation issues
- Camera detachment during crashes
- Inverted tilt controls
- Inconsistent fuel/engine behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft types (jets, smaller GA planes)
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Enhance weather effects and conditions
- Improve crash physics and damage modeling
- Introduce passenger transport and airport services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

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

### Is Turboprop Flight Simulator free?

Turboprop Flight Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Turboprop Flight Simulator?

Turboprop Flight Simulator is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Turboprop Flight Simulator averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Turboprop Flight Simulator have ads?

Both Space Simulator and Turboprop Flight Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Simulator or Turboprop Flight Simulator?

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Turboprop Flight Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Space Simulator was updated on September 15, 2026 and Turboprop Flight Simulator on September 24, 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.*