# Earth Editor vs Open Space Game

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Editor at 4.3 against Open Space Game's 1.0. Earth Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (923 vs 1). Open Space Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open Space Game sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Earth Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth Editor has 923 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth Editor | Open Space Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-space-game/id1499913239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **923** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [GreenRobot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288448838) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804)

Create your own world by placing various elements like sand, water, and lava on a gravity field. This simulation game allows for boundless creativity in designing unique planetary landscapes. Explore the possibilities of a sandbox environment where you are the architect of your own planet.

**Highlights:** World creation sandbox, Gravity field simulation, Place sand, water, seeds, lava, Creative planetary design, Element interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying and fun
- 👍 No ads feature
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Interesting physics and elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited elements and features
- 🔍 Dot/pixel limit
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Black holes causing glitches
- Ice not freezing water properly
- Cloned elements not behaving as expected

**Requested features**

- More elements and materials to experiment with
- Ability to save multiple worlds
- Zoom and camera controls
- Realistic physics and behaviors (e.g. sand sinking in water)
- Ability to create life, animals, or civilizations


### Open Space Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-space-game/id1499913239)

Explore celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars, mine for resources, and use a replicator to create custom objects. Earn virtual currency daily by owning in-game spheres and items. Engage in mini-games and connect with other players.

**Highlights:** Explore Moon and Mars, Mine for minerals, Text-based object creation, Earn virtual currency, Play mini-games, Leaderboard, Spaceship customization

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Claim Another Moon Sphere | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Max Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill Energy To Max | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Cargo Limit +1,000kg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Passenger Limit +1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Mineral Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Mineral Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth Editor free?

Earth Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Space Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earth Editor or Open Space Game?

Earth Editor is rated higher. Earth Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while Open Space Game averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Earth Editor or Open Space Game have ads?

Earth Editor shows ads; Open Space Game does not.

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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.*