Best Space Station Builder Apps & Games

201+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 201+ space station builder apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Space Station Builder

Astro Builder#1

Astro Builder by Solid Games LIMITED

Unleash Your Cosmic Creativity
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.7😐(2.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build a sprawling space station in orbit with this idle construction game. Start with basic components and expand your facility by unlocking new equipment and generating resources. Discover and develop new areas as your station grows.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun game concept
  • 👍 Detailed space station building
  • 💡 Customizable astronaut suits

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy AI and builder behavior
  • 🔇 Lack of sound and music
  • 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
Spaceflight Simulator#2

Spaceflight Simulator by Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd

Rocket science made simple!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.8😊(97K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build and launch rockets to explore a realistic, open universe. Experience space exploration with accurate physics and a vast, explorable solar system.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Realistic physics and space simulation
  • 👍 Intuitive controls and easy to learn
  • 🚀 Ability to build complex rockets and spacecraft
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches, especially with large rockets
  • 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
  • 🔒 Limited customization and part options in free version
Space Agency 2138#3

Space Agency 2138 by Andrew Barry

Build and fly rockets
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.2😊(215 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Design and launch rockets to explore a new Solar System. Mine resources on alien worlds to expand your organization, build space stations, and establish bases. Manage your growing enterprise as you venture into the cosmos.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🚀 Addictive and time-consuming
  • 🚀 Unique space exploration experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔒 Difficult controls and UI
  • 🔒 Lack of sandbox mode

More Space Station Builder apps to explore

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Tiny Space Program
Tiny Space Program
Tiny Space Program
Shoot rockets, run your agency
Free

Manage your own space agency, from designing and building rockets to launching missions for research, mining, or tourism. Explore planets and moons, establish off-world economies, and advance your technology in this interplanetary simulation.

Space program managementBuild off-world coloniesLaunch rockets and spaceships
🎮 Games
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
TerraGenesis: Landfall
TerraGenesis: Landfall
TerraGenesis: Landfall
Life in Space - City Builder
Free

Build and manage extraterrestrial cities on planets across the solar system and beyond. Develop new civilizations, manage resources, and ensure the survival and happiness of your galactic residents in this free city-building simulator.

Build and manage extraterrestrial citiesDevelop new civilizations in spaceManage resources like oxygen and water
🎮 Games
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Space Agency
Space Agency
Space Agency
Build and fly rockets
$1.99

Design, construct, and launch your own rockets and satellites. Build a space station and explore the solar system in this challenging simulation game for aspiring astronauts.

Build rocketsLaunch satellitesCreate a space station
🎮 Games
(715)
free with in-app purchases
7
The Final Earth 2: Colony Sim
The Final Earth 2: Colony Sim
The Final Earth 2: Colony Sim
Build your own space colony!
Free

Build a thriving space colony on a new world after Earth's destruction. Manage resources, research technology, and design your city from a small settlement to a sprawling metropolis. Explore different game modes and uncover secrets.

Vertical city building in spaceResource gathering and researchThousands of simulated inhabitants
🎮 Games
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
TerraGenesis - Space Settlers
TerraGenesis - Space Settlers
TerraGenesis - Space Settlers
Terraform Universe Planets
Free

Simulate the terraforming of planets using real scientific principles. Cultivate life, manage resources, and build civilizations on various worlds, from our solar system to fictional planets and moons. Encounter alien life and defend your settlements from cosmic threats.

Idle planet building simulatorReal science from NASATerraform planets and moons
🎮 Games
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Space Survivor - Star Pioneer
Space Survivor - Star Pioneer
Space Survivor - Star Pioneer
Build & Fight on Alien Star
Free

Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.

Base building and expansionDevelop fighter jetsCombat mecha development
🎮 Games
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Nova: Space Armada
Nova: Space Armada
Nova: Space Armada
The Republic will bring light
Free

Build and command your own space station and fleet in a chaotic galaxy. Forge alliances, explore new worlds, and engage in strategic space battles to shape the future of the sector. Your decisions will determine the fate of the galaxy.

Build and customize space stationsAssemble modular warship fleetsForm intergalactic alliances
🎮 Games
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Space Arena: Construct & Fight
Join ship construction games
Free

Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.

Unique gameplayUnlockable spaceship blueprintsMasses of building modules
🎮 Games
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Pixel Starships™
Pixel Starships™
Pixel Starships™
Online 8Bit Star Ship Trek
Free

Command every aspect of your starship in a persistent online universe. Build, battle, explore, and manage resources in this 8-bit spaceship management game. Form alliances and conquer with friends.

Build custom starshipsCommand multiple races and factionsOnline player battles
🎮 Games
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Spot the Station
Spot the Station
Spot the Station
See The Space Station Overhead
Free

Receive notifications when the International Space Station is visible from your location. Explore real-time 2D and 3D views, augmented reality tracking, and access NASA resources. Experience the wonder of human presence in orbit.

Real-time 2D & 3D station locationUpcoming sighting listsAugmented reality view with trajectory
📚 Education
(7.2K)
free
14
Hades' Star
Hades' Star
Hades' Star
Build a mighty space empire
Free

Build and expand a space empire in a persistent, evolving galaxy. Colonize planets, research technology, command fleets, and engage in diplomacy and warfare with millions of players. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to gather resources and dominate the cosmos.

Colonize and develop planetsResearch advanced technologyBuild and customize starship fleets
🎮 Games
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Colony Attack
Colony Attack
Colony Attack
MMO Space Game & Battles
Free

Build and command your own space colony, construct a powerful fleet, and engage in epic interstellar warfare. Explore a vast universe, battle pirates or other players, and forge alliances to achieve galactic dominance.

Build spaceshipsDevelop colony buildingsAttack player and AI planets
🎮 Games
(205)
free with in-app purchases
16
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker
A strategy simulation game
Free

Embark on an intergalactic adventure to explore and colonize uncharted planets. This strategy simulation game lets you manage resources, upgrade technology, and recruit astronauts. Compete against players worldwide to dominate the universe with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.

Colonize uncharted planetsUnlock and level up technologyManage resources strategically
🎮 Games
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Infinite Galaxy
Infinite Galaxy
Infinite Galaxy
Command your space fleet
Free

Command a vast space fleet in a galaxy on the brink of war. Build your spaceport, recruit crew, and explore the universe. Engage in strategic battles and form alliances to survive and conquer.

Build and upgrade Spaceport facilitiesRecruit and manage crew membersDesign and command 30 types of spaceships
🎮 Games
(7.1K)
free with in-app purchases
18
All is Lost
All is Lost
All is Lost
Can you save them all?
Free

Guide crews through a dangerous universe to safety. Navigate cosmic environments, control your character and surroundings, and rescue as many people as possible. Compete with others through achievements and leaderboards.

Rescue crew members from space stationsControl character and environmentExplore diverse spacecraft
🎮 Games
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Space Station Research Xplorer
Space Station Research Xplorer
Space Station Research Xplorer
by NASA
Free

Explore a vast collection of experiments conducted on the International Space Station, both past and present. Discover the results and benefits of microgravity research through interactive media, detailed descriptions, and visual tours of the station's modules and external facilities.

Browse ISS experiments by categoryView experiment results and benefitsInteractive lab and facility tours
📚 Education
(10)
free
20
The Infinite Black 2
The Infinite Black 2
The Infinite Black 2
Online Space Adventure
Free

Embark on an epic online space adventure. Command fleets, hunt aliens, trade resources, and conquer the galaxy. Form alliances, build infrastructure, and engage in endless intergalactic warfare on a single cross-platform server.

Fleet commandAlien huntingResource trading
🎮 Games
(188)
free with in-app purchases