# X-Plane: Starship

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540346715](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1540346715)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1540346715`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Laminar Research
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (900 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-15
- **First published:** 2020-11-18
- **Size:** 3.45 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/x-plane-starship/id1540346715)
- **Website:** [http://www.X-Plane.com](http://www.x-plane.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.x-plane.com/mobile/privacy/](http://www.x-plane.com/mobile/privacy/)

## Description

SpaceX is about to fly a Starship to 45,000 and belly-flop to a landing in Texas. Here's your chance to fly the mission yourself with realistic physics and authentic controls.

And then... try it on Mars. All with realistic physics.

## Rankings

- #58,790 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise realism and free roam but repeatedly complain about difficult controls and the lack of alternative input options. The game is fun for space fans and offers mission guides, but would benefit from improved control schemes, more ships/missions (notably Super Heavy), and a true free-flight mode.

### Pros

- Realistic spaceflight feel.
- Free roam mode/exploration is available.
- Instructional videos help with missions.
- Fun and engaging for space enthusiasts; generally recommended.

### Cons

- Controls are hard to learn and master due to gyro tilt.
- Lack of alternative input methods (no on-screen joystick or gamepad).
- Steep learning curve with challenging landing/takeoff mechanics.
- Requests for more content and modes (e.g., Super Heavy ship, additional missions, true free-flight).

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