When comparing Putt the Planets vs SimpleRockets, the Slant community recommends SimpleRockets for most people. In the question“What are the best space-themed games for Android?” SimpleRockets is ranked 5th while Putt the Planets is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose SimpleRockets is:
Simple Rockets is a breeze to pick up and play thanks to the swift way it allows one to build a rocket right off the bat and launch it.
Specs
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Awesome Space Age music
Putt to the delightful bosanova sounds of the space age, the sound track and music in Putt the Planets is really nice 50's style sci music. One of the best most original sound tracks I have heard in an Android game, I would pay the dollar just for the music.
Pro Controls are easy for all skill levels
Putt the Planets is a very fun miniature golf game, it has an easy control setup that will be easy for anyone of all ages to pick up and play. The simple button layout provides for a great game experience while not taking away from the excellent planetary backdrops.
Pro Out of this world Space locations
Each planet is rendered with spectacular settings and vista. You will see what the surface of each of the planets in our solar system looks like. Visit Mars, Saturn and the Moon, and play golf there!
Pro Educational Fun!
Play golf on all of the planets in our solar systems while learning facts about space, physics and our planets. 3d planet landscapes based on current scientific data give a wonderful environment for fun and learning.
Pro Low barrier to entry thanks to the intuitive interface
Simple Rockets is a breeze to pick up and play thanks to the swift way it allows one to build a rocket right off the bat and launch it.
Pro Rewards creativity by allowing the user to experiment endlessly
It's really fun to experiment with the essentially infinite rocket designs you can come up with.
Cons
Con Includes in app purchases
Simple Rockets, despite being upfront paid at $1.99 also includes in app purchases that are $0.99 per item.