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Experience the thrill of Apollo 11 by piloting the eagle lunar module to the moon's surface.

Pocket Lander is a simple but challenging moon landing simulator with impressive 3D graphics and realistic physics.

Feel the intensity of controlling descent thrusters, managing fuel, and steering through the lunar environment. Fly from the classic 3rd person view or for the full experience - inside the cockpit! Land gently or you will damage the lunar module and be stranded on the moon forever with no hope of rescue.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Stuart Bermingham
Rating:
3.10
(47)
1 new ratings
Version:
1.7 Last updated: 2024-10-24
Version code:
869889619
Creation date:
2018-07-30
Compatible devices:
Size:
63.17MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-29
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Developed by:
Stuart Bermingham
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-lander/id1372487723
Website:
https://www.dirtylime.com/

User Reviews

Reviews praise graphics and a promising hybrid arcade/simulator feel, with some finding the core gameplay fun. However, recurring issues include poor/input-heavy controls, unbalanced difficulty without options, ads in paid versions, physics/landing inconsistencies, and limited progression after mastering early levels. Overall, it looks good on iPad but has UX and balance problems that deter long-term play.
Pros
  • Good graphics and visuals on iPad
  • Hybrid arcade/simulator gameplay with a learning curve
  • Fun and engaging core gameplay for some players
  • Performs well on iPad / looks promising
Cons
  • Controls are poor/unresponsive with problematic joystick placement; input feels off (roll vs. pitch)
  • Difficulty is too high and lacks adjustable modes (no easy/medium/hard)
  • Ads persist even after purchasing; desire for an ad-free option
  • Physics/landing inconsistencies (gravity changes near end, misregistered landings)
  • Limited progression / missing additional levels after mastering early levels
Recent reviews
When I’m under 15 during landing, it breaks
by Do*****, 2025-05-04

I’ve had this game over a year and I have never landed perfectly i usually die sometimes I get stranded but I NEVER have landed it perfectly
by Ww*****, 2025-02-24

The update made the game weird to play. No longer fun. Go back to old version but just add other levels. New one is just terrible.
by Bo*****, 2024-10-28
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