# Solar System for iPad — user reviews > 145 indexed App Store user reviews of Solar System for iPad by NatureGuides Ltd., rated 4.30/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-for-ipad/id406795422/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-for-ipad/id406795422.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Solar System for iPad? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals - 📚 Informative and educational content - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface - 🌌 Comprehensive coverage of the solar system **Cons** - 💰 Expensive for the content provided - 🕰️ Outdated information and imagery - 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues - 🚫 Lack of support for older devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch for some users - Unresponsive controls and freezing issues - Incorrect or outdated information in some areas **Most requested features** - Update Pluto and Ceres imagery - Add information on newly discovered dwarf planets - Improve interactivity and 3D modeling - Provide offline access to content ## Newest reviews (15 of 145) ### 2/5 — Needs imagery update *2021-08-29, version 1.1.9* I like this app. It’s really nice, the layout is wonderful, it’s easy to use. I was so excited when I finally saw an update for this app. However, none of the imagery was updated. Pluto is still pre-New Horizon’s picture. We have so many beautiful images of Jupiter now with the Juno spacecraft as well as many other bodies in our solar system. For the price, this app should be updated regularly to keep up with the information. Wanted to use it for teaching but unfortunately I can get better images off the web. Would give it five stars if there is a major imagery update. ### 2/5 — Disappointing imagery *2021-05-23, version 1.1.8* However great the data in this app the imagery is so 10 years ago. Poorly spent money. ### 3/5 — Needs major update!! *2020-01-04, version 1.1.8* I’ve had this app since it came out and they are horrible!! For updating data. Better apps for wayyy cheaper. Look at Pluto!! ### 2/5 — Solar system *2019-06-28, version 1.1.8* Earth is spinning in the wrong direction - it’s turning to the west when it should be turning towards the east. ### 2/5 — Nice, but needs an update *2017-12-03, version 1.1.8* For the price, this app really needs new content. I would expect information and imagery from New Horizons, Rosetta, Dawn, and possibly Juno. The lack of new content at a $10 price point makes me feel ripped off. That said, I found the layout great. With more up to date content, this would be an easy 5 stars. ### 3/5 — Needs An Update *2017-09-26, version 1.1.8* I like this app, but it’s in severe need of an update. ### 3/5 — Amazing Solar System reference, But needs recent data *2016-12-19, version 1.1.7* Allows you to view the bodies of our Solar System, with pages of text and images, with an incredible Solar System model in 3D that can be expanded, shrunk, sped up and slowed down. Every bit as good as the author's reference on The Elements — However, data in the App (recent images of Pluto come to mind) really need updating. ### 2/5 — Buy Solar Walk 2 instead *2016-11-06, version 1.1.7* I recently downloaded the Solar System app and I'm thoroughly disappointed to find it crashes as often as it does. Especially when I tap on the song, sometimes it plays, most often the app just freezes. On the rare occasion the app does play the song it then returns to the menu that's become totally unresponsive! I have to shut down the app every time with it. Not something anyone expects for a £10 app! (I'm using the app on the new 9.7" iPad Pro with the latest iOS installed) Also, whilst this app does contain the key facts the presentation for that information is decidedly lacking; I find I still have to consult the far cheaper and better designed Solar Walk 2 app when this one should contain everything for the price! ### 4/5 — Overall, a good buy. *2015-08-19, version 1.1.6* This app is very informative and interactive. I got it for my kids but think I enjoy it more than they do. My only grievance is with Pluto. After all the hype and spectacular wonders we recently saw with the little planet that could, it is not reflected in this app. Please do an update for this and other items recently discovered. ### 3/5 — Needs update *2015-07-28, version 1.1.6* Pluto and Ceres updates needed. Info is rather limited in general. Visually pleasing though. If it wasn't on sale and I purchased... I'd be somewhat disappointed. ### 3/5 — Typos *2015-07-27, version 1.1.6* Nicely put together no doubt, but do we really have to put up with typos? If there are errors in the English it makes it that much harder to trust the accuracy of the information. Disappointing. ### 4/5 — Five Stars Once Updated *2015-07-26, version 1.1.6* Please update w/modern Ceres, Pluto, and Charon images...not to mention Pluto's other newly discovered moons (yes we know it's classified as a dwarf planet). Everything else is quite enjoyable. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Great app... *2015-07-18, version 1.1.6* ...but would like to see an update with new discoveries and updated pictures tied to Pluto and Ceres. ### 5/5 — Touch Press in a class of its own ! *2014-04-18, version 1.1.4* No aggressive advertising No IAP gimmicks SIMPLY PURE CLASS ### 4/5 — Korean please.. *2014-04-17, version 1.1.4* please surport Korean language. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Remove the App from the Store *2026-01-01, version 1.1.9* App not updated in four (4) years! Pluto, Pluto, Pluto! Woefully outdated% ### 1/5 — Freezes constantly *2017-03-29, version 1.1.7* So this freezes constantly, and I mean constantly. It doesn't run for more than visualizing one or two planets. I have deleted and reloaded it multiple times without a fix. When it does work, it is completely silent, even the song. I assume they're supposed be some sound here. I'm not running it on old machine, this is an iPad Pro. As others have mentioned, there is been no new content added for probably 10 months (judging from the dull yellow/brown fuzzball they use as a model for Pluto). This wasn't exactly cheap as apps go, certainly not in the same league as Elements for quality. I would get my money back if I can figure out how. ### 1/5 — So, no more updates to content? - Way behind *2016-11-25, version 1.1.7* I like the interface for walking students through research methods. It's cleaner / faster than a full up 3D interface on the iPad and a big screen. But if you're not going to keep up with the rapidly changing local universe... ### 1/5 — Worthless *2016-09-30, version 1.1.7* This app worked fine before the latest upgrade. Now it won't even open. The upgrade reaches about 20% then freezes permanently. Reinstalling the app won't work either. ### 1/5 — Touchpress Support ignore you *2015-08-16, version 1.1.6* I love Touchpress apps including this one but my view changed once I had a problem and contacted support - no response. I tried again - ignored again. It seems I am required to purchase an app again if I want to receive upgrades. Not good enough! I’ll think twice before purchasing Touchpress apps again. ### 1/5 — Solar System Problems *2013-12-23, version 1.1.4* This app now crashes since the latest upgrade for IOS 7. Needs bug correction as useless on IPad 2 now. ### 1/5 — App crashes *2013-10-29, version 1.1.2* Can't open the app as it crashes on startup. After paying $15 I'm disappointed it doesn't work. Try explaining that to your seven year old who wants to learn about the solar system and was very excited to be using the app. Not happy. ### 1/5 — Could be nice if it worked *2013-10-29, version 1.1.2* Hard to judge if this app is any good since it fails on starting. It is basic that an app should at least run. Touch Press usually does good work (such as Elements) but to release an app that can't even run on a 64GB iPad with iOS 7.0.3 doesn't say much. Hopefully they will fix this problem soon. ### 1/5 — Very disappointing.... *2013-07-29, version 1.1.1* Refund, please? ### 1/5 — French title english version *2013-06-21, version 1.1.1* Why do you put a french name for an app that do not have a french version. I'm really mad and I d'ont feel I should pay for that. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Pluto & ceres texture change update *2024-04-15, version 1.1.9* You should change the textures of Pluto & ceres new horizons spacecraft have a close up texture map of Pluto and it as a moon called Charon & close up photo of Pluto & Charon ### 5/5 — Amazing but where’s Eris and makemake *2020-10-07, version 1.1.8* Cool but where’s eris and makemake I guess there in Oort Cloud ### 5/5 — Great app... It crashes frequently throughout my experience. *2015-07-25, version 1.1.6* Very good detail, enhanced graphics, I love it! But I can't work the kinks on the crashing problem. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2015-01-14, version 1.1.6* Still my favourite app. ### 5/5 — Informative and Beautiful *2015-01-02, version 1.1.6* Really worth the money because it is intuitive, very attractive graphics and packed with information. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2014-12-31, version 1.1.6* This was the first app I bought for my iPad and I am still amazed at the Information it holds. The graphics are superb and the interface is very intuitive. ### 5/5 — Nicely thought out... *2014-11-24, version 1.1.5* ...though if I were rating this app in isolation I would have given it four stars, as the gallery of images is perhaps a little sparser than one would expect for this price, and from this dev. And that's why I've given it five- because I simply love everything that Touch Press put out. Their stuff is beautifully arranged, simple to use, informative without being patronising. As entertainment it works; as education it really works. More images in all categories please, but otherwise keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — excellent *2014-07-20, version 1.1.4* Very well laid out and informative. ### 5/5 — Super informative and perfectly functional *2014-07-13, version 1.1.4* I was a little hesitant to spend the $15-$20 that this app cost given the single and bad review at that of the newest version... But it showed promise and i went all in with hopes for the best - hopes that materialised upon opening the app. I have it installed on the ipad air. I feel this point is inportant to note as it seems from other reviews that older ipads may not be so happy to run this app. All i can say is: if you have the newest ipad - do not hesitate to buy this - at the price of a book, this is well worth it with the beautiful, animated 3d models and accompanying information. Must have for ipad air. ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2014-05-02, version 1.1.4* What a fantastic app, lots if info and interaction to be had and great for children, my 6 year old daughter loves it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*