# Space Simulator vs Extreme Landings

The clearest difference is rating: Extreme Landings at 4.5 against Space Simulator's 2.7. Extreme Landings also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 15%) and ratings volume (39K vs 93). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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 Extreme Landings sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Extreme Landings holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Extreme Landings has 39K 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 54% of Extreme Landings's.

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Extreme Landings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Extreme Landings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-landings/id896180361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 530 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) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## 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


### Extreme Landings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-landings/id896180361)

Experience critical flight scenarios and test your piloting skills in this realistic simulator. Manage emergencies, control individual engines, and navigate through over 5,000 potential situations to achieve the highest pilot ranking. Includes detailed instrumentation, real-time weather, and worldwide navigation.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight simulation, Emergency and incident management, Individual engine control, Worldwide navigation with 548 airports, Real-time weather conditions, 3D virtual cockpit with integrated instrumentation, Advanced engine and landing gear management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BAD STATE SCENARIO | $1.99 | one-time |
| SONIC BANG | $2.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY LOAD | $2.99 | one-time |
| R-388JM DOUBLE-DECK JET AIRLINER | $2.99 | one-time |
| F/A-18 Super Hornet | $3.99 | one-time |
| R-71 Blackbird | $4.99 | one-time |
| FLIGHT SIMULATOR | $5.99 | one-time |
| BAD STATE, STORM, CRITICAL, EXTREME CHALLENGES SCENARIOS | $6.99 | one-time |
| FLIGHT SIMULATOR + R-388JM | $7.99 | one-time |
| FLIGHT SIMULATOR | $8.99 | one-time |
| MEGA PACK 8 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and fun
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Challenging but good
- 🚀 Best mobile flight game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features/expensive
- 🐛 Ads interfere with gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Controls need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Planes bounce excessively on landing
- Radar issues affecting handling
- Planes crashing when ads play
- Difficulty progressing without paying

**Requested features**

- More free planes and scenarios
- Improved flight physics and landing mechanics
- Add more aircraft types (military, cargo, etc.)
- Multiplayer mode
- Better weather and airport environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

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

### Is Extreme Landings free?

Extreme Landings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Extreme Landings?

Extreme Landings is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Extreme Landings averages 4.5 from 39K ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Extreme Landings have ads?

Both Space Simulator and Extreme Landings show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Simulator or Extreme Landings?

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Extreme Landings every 2 months. Most recently, Space Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Extreme Landings on November 1, 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.*