# Space Simulator vs Apollo Space Flight Agency

The clearest difference is rating: Apollo Space Flight Agency at 3.8 against Space Simulator's 2.7. Apollo Space Flight Agency also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and review sentiment (34% vs 15%). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Apollo Space Flight Agency asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apollo Space Flight Agency holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo Space Flight Agency has 1.8K ratings behind it against 93, 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 34% of Apollo Space Flight Agency's.

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Apollo Space Flight Agency every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Apollo Space Flight Agency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) | **[3.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-space-flight-agency/id1412115951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **33.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 279 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Renzo Macedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403943580) |

## 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


### Apollo Space Flight Agency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-space-flight-agency/id1412115951)

Relive the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing missions in this thrilling space flight simulator. Experience every stage, from rocket launch and lunar landing to spacewalks and safe reentry.

**Highlights:** Saturn V rocket launch simulation, Earth to Moon voyage, Lunar module landing, Lunar surface exploration, Return to command module, Earth reentry and parachute deployment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🚀 Accurate to real mission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Visibility issues
- 🔍 Hard to complete levels
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket explodes at launch
- Lunar module docking issues
- Moonwalk level gets stuck
- Progress not saved

**Requested features**

- More difficulty options
- Ability to skip levels
- Improved camera/view controls
- Better instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

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

### Is Apollo Space Flight Agency free?

Apollo Space Flight Agency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Apollo Space Flight Agency?

Apollo Space Flight Agency is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Apollo Space Flight Agency averages 3.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Apollo Space Flight Agency have ads?

Both Space Simulator and Apollo Space Flight Agency show ads.

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

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Apollo Space Flight Agency every 5 months. Most recently, Space Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Apollo Space Flight Agency on October 30, 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.*