# Space Simulator vs Cruise Ship Driver Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Cruise Ship Driver Simulator at 4.1 against Space Simulator's 2.7. Cruise Ship Driver Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 93). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Simulator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cruise Ship Driver Simulator has 1K 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 18% of Cruise Ship Driver Simulator's.

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Cruise Ship Driver Simulator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Cruise Ship Driver Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) | **[4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **17.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 279 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Survival Games Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478394371) |

## 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


### Cruise Ship Driver Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980)

Navigate large cruise ships across the Mediterranean Sea, transporting passengers to various tourist destinations. Complete timed missions and avoid obstacles to progress through thrilling levels. Experience realistic oceanic waves and cargo movements in this immersive simulator.

**Highlights:** Timed mission completion, Navigate oceanic waves, Realistic cargo motion, Passenger transport, Avoid obstacles, Ship parking challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins_2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| coins_5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| cruise.gem10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins_20000. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove_Ads_New | $4.99 | one-time |
| cruise.unclock_all_vehicles | $4.99 | one-time |
| cruise.unclock_all_levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool graphics
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Okay game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bad physics
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 False advertisement
- 🐛 Terrible graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load
- Game kicks you out
- Game doesn't save progress

**Requested features**

- Add sinking on all levels and ice berg and titanic and working life boats
- Add waves
- Add a sandbox mode and let the ships sink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

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

### Is Cruise Ship Driver Simulator free?

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator?

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Cruise Ship Driver Simulator averages 4.1 from 1K ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator have ads?

Space Simulator shows ads; Cruise Ship Driver Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Simulator or Cruise Ship Driver Simulator?

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Space Simulator was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cruise Ship Driver Simulator on October 22, 2026.

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