SimpleRockets
$2.99
1.6.16for iPhone, iPad and more
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About SimpleRockets
Be sure to check our new game, SimplePlanes. Build airplanes and test them with realistic physics and see how they fly. You can find it on the App Store now or check out the website at http://www.SimplePlanes.com
Design your own rocket ships. Blast off into space. Explore the solar system. See if you have what it takes to be a rocket scientist.
CREATE
Choose and connect parts together to build rocket ships. You can choose from a variety of rocket engines, fuel tanks, and other gizmos. You can even build rovers with powered wheels. You are only limited by your imagination.
EXPLORE
Blast off from any planet you want. You can fly through the intense atmosphere of Venus, or you can take advantage of the low gravity of Mercury. Whip around the sun and launch yourself out to the far reaches of the solar system.
CHALLENGES
Several challenges are built into the game so you can see who can go the fastest, fly the farthest, orbit with the least amount of fuel, land on the moon, and so much more.
ROCKET SCIENCE
Kepler wrote the equations 400 years ago, and SimpleRockets uses those equations to model extremely realistic orbital physics. Players will learn about rocket science and astrodynamics while they are having a blast exploring the solar system. This makes SimpleRockets ideal for the classroom, or as a healthy alternative to the barrage of brainless games available on the App Store.
Design your own rocket ships. Blast off into space. Explore the solar system. See if you have what it takes to be a rocket scientist.
CREATE
Choose and connect parts together to build rocket ships. You can choose from a variety of rocket engines, fuel tanks, and other gizmos. You can even build rovers with powered wheels. You are only limited by your imagination.
EXPLORE
Blast off from any planet you want. You can fly through the intense atmosphere of Venus, or you can take advantage of the low gravity of Mercury. Whip around the sun and launch yourself out to the far reaches of the solar system.
CHALLENGES
Several challenges are built into the game so you can see who can go the fastest, fly the farthest, orbit with the least amount of fuel, land on the moon, and so much more.
ROCKET SCIENCE
Kepler wrote the equations 400 years ago, and SimpleRockets uses those equations to model extremely realistic orbital physics. Players will learn about rocket science and astrodynamics while they are having a blast exploring the solar system. This makes SimpleRockets ideal for the classroom, or as a healthy alternative to the barrage of brainless games available on the App Store.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.6.16
Last updated on Jun 1, 2018
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed an issue with the SimpleRockets 2 link.
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
Fixed an issue with the SimpleRockets 2 link.
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
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Version History
1.6.16
Jun 1, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed an issue with the SimpleRockets 2 link.
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
Fixed an issue with the SimpleRockets 2 link.
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
1.6.14
May 28, 2018
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
1.6.10
Jun 22, 2015
* Fixed a bug where the rocket skins weren't showing up
* Fixed a bug that caused ship save files to disappear when they had a period in their name
* Fixed a bug that caused ship save files to disappear when they had a period in their name
1.6.9
Jun 4, 2015
Huge Update!
* Fixed crashing on iOS 8.3
* Added Batteries, Ion Engines, and Solid Rocket Boosters (available in Sandbox mode)
* Added 5 new moons and a comet
* Added water with realistic buoyancy physics!
* Added Sandbox sharing - Now you can upload and share your sandbox with your friends
* Added Mirror and Clone buttons in the editor
* Added easy switching between rockets
* Replaced Leaderboards with Personal Best scores
* Fixed crashing on iOS 8.3
* Added Batteries, Ion Engines, and Solid Rocket Boosters (available in Sandbox mode)
* Added 5 new moons and a comet
* Added water with realistic buoyancy physics!
* Added Sandbox sharing - Now you can upload and share your sandbox with your friends
* Added Mirror and Clone buttons in the editor
* Added easy switching between rockets
* Replaced Leaderboards with Personal Best scores
1.5.10
Dec 11, 2014
* Added a link to our new game, SimplePlanes. It's like SimpleRockets, but with airplanes. Build airplanes and test them with realistic physics and see how they fly. If you like SimpleRockets, then you will love SimplePlanes! You can find it on the App Store now!
Other features added in this update:
* Added ability to transfer RCS fuel while docked with a satellite
* Reduced RCS fuel consumption
* Increased max zoom distance in map view
Other features added in this update:
* Added ability to transfer RCS fuel while docked with a satellite
* Reduced RCS fuel consumption
* Increased max zoom distance in map view
1.5.6
Feb 16, 2014
HUGE UPDATE!
New Parts
* RCS
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* 4 new levels!
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
Check out the sub for more news and ideas:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
New Parts
* RCS
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* 4 new levels!
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
Check out the sub for more news and ideas:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
1.5.5
Feb 12, 2014
Warning: the game is not displaying correctly on iPad retinas or iPad minis, so if you have one of those devices it is recommended you wait for the next update. I'm working like a maniac to get the issue resolved and I apologize for the inconvenience.
HUGE UPDATE!
New Parts
* RCS thrusters
* RCS fuel tanks
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* FOUR new levels
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites!
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
* Warp before launch now supported
Minor stuff
* Performance improvements
* Zoom button in editor
* Wheels now can be activated in the staging editor (so you can prevent them from spinning while flying)
* Improved stability of rockets
* Fixed off-center/spin-out-of-control bug when coming out of WARP
* Added distance label and arrow on the Nav Circle when a node is selected in the Map View
* Fixed so many bugs
Check out the cool satellites and Smoon bases people are building at the SimpleRockets community:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
HUGE UPDATE!
New Parts
* RCS thrusters
* RCS fuel tanks
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* FOUR new levels
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites!
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
* Warp before launch now supported
Minor stuff
* Performance improvements
* Zoom button in editor
* Wheels now can be activated in the staging editor (so you can prevent them from spinning while flying)
* Improved stability of rockets
* Fixed off-center/spin-out-of-control bug when coming out of WARP
* Added distance label and arrow on the Nav Circle when a node is selected in the Map View
* Fixed so many bugs
Check out the cool satellites and Smoon bases people are building at the SimpleRockets community:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
1.4.9
Nov 17, 2013
* Increased length of replays to 60 minutes
* Fixed a bug that makes the app unable to re-open when you try to load a ship that causes the game to crash
* Fixed a bug that makes the app unable to re-open when you try to load a ship that causes the game to crash
1.4.4
Oct 21, 2013
v1.4.4 (This Update)
* Minor bug fixes
v1.4 (Last Update)
* Record your missions and share them with friends (thanks Kamcord!)
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
* Minor bug fixes
v1.4 (Last Update)
* Record your missions and share them with friends (thanks Kamcord!)
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
1.4
Oct 14, 2013
* Record your missions and share them with friends (thanks Kamcord!)
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
1.3.1
Sep 26, 2013
FEATURES
* Added Save/Open feature sandbox missions
* Added additional WARP speed for those inter-planetary trips
* Added pause button
* Added Community menu
BUGS
* Fixed dreaded parachute-WARP crash
* Improved staging editor (a lot)
* Improved editor when adding/moving parts
* Always activate detachers last in a stage
* Fixed the Keyboard over the button problem when trying to overwrite a saved ship.
* Fixed fuel tank bug
* Fixed weird smoke trail bug
* Added Save/Open feature sandbox missions
* Added additional WARP speed for those inter-planetary trips
* Added pause button
* Added Community menu
BUGS
* Fixed dreaded parachute-WARP crash
* Improved staging editor (a lot)
* Improved editor when adding/moving parts
* Always activate detachers last in a stage
* Fixed the Keyboard over the button problem when trying to overwrite a saved ship.
* Fixed fuel tank bug
* Fixed weird smoke trail bug
1.2.1
Aug 29, 2013
* Fixed display issue on non-retina displays
1.2
Aug 21, 2013
* Added several new challenges.
* Added sandbox mode so players can launch from other planets.
* Added sandbox mode so players can launch from other planets.
1.0.0
Jul 18, 2013
SimpleRockets FAQ
SimpleRockets is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
SimpleRockets supports English
SimpleRockets contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Platinum Rocket Skin
$0.99
Guardian Rocket Skin
$0.99
Lava Rocket Skin
$0.99
Angel Rocket Skin
$0.99
Cartoon Rocket Skin
$0.99
Click here to learn how to download SimpleRockets in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of SimpleRockets.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
