# Pocket Lander

> Moon Landing Simulator!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1372487723](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1372487723)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1372487723`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stuart Bermingham
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (46 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-24
- **First published:** 2018-07-30
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-lander/id1372487723)
- **Website:** [https://www.dirtylime.com/](https://www.dirtylime.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dirtylime.com/privacy-policy.php](https://www.dirtylime.com/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #209,785 — Overall

## Review summary

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

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