The Earth by Tinybop vs SPACE by THIX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Earth by Tinybop
Explore geology and ecology with an interactive Earth model. Kids can simulate geological forces, witness landform creation, and learn about conservation through hands-on activities. Develop foundational science literacy through engaging STEM exploration.
- Interactive Earth model
- Simulate geological forces
- Explore Earth's layers
- Shape landforms
- Learn conservation
- Discover fossils
- Experiment with volcanoes
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This app is for all junior geologists. ***** Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice ***** The Earth is an interactive model that lets kids study geology and ecology. Kids explore and play with the geological forces that change the Earth—above and below the surface, in minutes and over millions of years. Kids can also learn about conservation as they test clean energy sources, clean up beaches, and preserve forests. The Earth is No. 5 in Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library. Each Explorer’s Library app lets kids explore the invisible and awesome wonders of STEM. Kids (and kids at heart!) develop foundational science literacy. "This is a great way to let children informally and playfully discover some of the big ideas they’ll encounter later on in their school curriculum. Apps like this one are good reminders for why you spent hundreds of dollars on a phone or tablet for your child." — Warren Buckleitner, editor, Children's Technology Review Features: * Investigate how landforms are created. * See the Earth transform over time, from a sphere of boiling rock to the continents we live on today. * Dig under the surface and observe the Earth’s layers from the crust to core. * Weather, erode, and deposit rocks and sediment. Shape the land with your fingertips! * Make a river meander. Make a glacier recede and advance. Create sand dunes, sea stacks, and beaches. Trigger a rockslide! * Discover fossils as you investigate rock formations. * See how plants weather the Earth by making your own garden. * Discover mysteries like frost wedging, stalactites and stalagmites, and hotspots. * Experiment with four different types of volcanoes. * Earth Day ecology bonus interactions about conservation: test clean energy sources, clean up beaches, and preserve forests. * Learn new vocabulary in 40+ languages with interactive labels in close-up scenes. * Original artwork by Sarah Jacoby. * Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design. * Entertaining for kids and adults alike — play together and learn together! FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction tips, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy policy We take your and your child’s privacy seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. We do not allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is not collected or distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make apps for curious, creative, and kind kids. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)
SPACE by THIX
Create and explore your own universe with realistic physics. Build celestial bodies, experiment with natural laws, and journey through the cosmos you design. Learn astronomy and astrophysics through interactive play.
- Create celestial bodies (planets, stars, black holes)
- Experiment with gravity and natural laws
- Simulate supernovae and planetary collisions
- Interactive real-time physics
- Explore created universes
- Learn astronomy and astrophysics
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* Best of 2016 – Apple * Create your own universe. Play with the law of nature. Visit the outer worlds. Build asteroids, nebula, comets, planets, moons, stars, pulsars and even blackholes at your fingertips. Experiment with gravity, supernova, planetary collision and so forth. Zoom in to ride comets. Zoom out to gaze at the galaxy of stars. S C I E N C E D R I V E N Learn Astronomy and Astrophysics for fun and creativity. All celestial bodies you create can move and interact in real-time and in accordance with the Newtonian astrophysics laws. C E L E S T I A L T O U C H Move planets with your fingers. Swipe to shoot a comet. Play with your own universe in an astronomical scale. SPACE puts gigantic celestial bodies under your fingertips. C O S M I C V O Y A G E Meditate in the indescribable beauty of space that you create, anywhere and anytime. Hold your device to view the universe in from any angle. Visit us: thix.co Like us: facebook.com/thixlab Follow us: twitter.com/thixlab Comments or Questions: support@thixlab.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Earth by Tinybop at 4.3 against SPACE by THIX's 3.7. SPACE by THIX's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
The Earth by Tinybop costs $3.99 and SPACE by THIX $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Earth by Tinybop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 169 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of The Earth by Tinybop's written reviews are positive against 50% of SPACE by THIX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Earth by Tinybop ships an update every 3 months, SPACE by THIX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | The Earth by Tinybop | SPACE by THIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (81 ratings) — better | 3.7 (169 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 50.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 169 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 400 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinybop Inc. | THIX LLC |
Customer experience
The Earth by Tinybop
SPACE by THIX
User reviews
The Earth by Tinybop
From 81 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful, detailed graphics and art style
- 🧠 Educational content about Earth's geology and natural processes
- 🎮 Interactive exploration mechanics with engaging animations
- 🌍 Comprehensive coverage of Earth science topics (volcanoes, earthquakes, layers, etc.)
- 👨👩👧👦 Appeals to wide age range from young children to teenagers
Room to improve
- ❓ Lacks clear instructions and tutorials for navigation
- ⏱️ Limited content with quick completion time (5-30 minutes)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 😕 Not intuitive for users to understand what to do
- 🎯 No clear objectives or goals provided
SPACE by THIX
From 169 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Cool and fun to play with
- 🌌 Relaxing and immersive space experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy behavior
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing and interacting with small objects
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and navigation
Bugs and requests
The Earth by Tinybop
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes frequently on various iOS devices
- Screen freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Phone crashes to Apple logo on some devices
- Blank white screen on launch
- Incompatibility with iPhone 4 and older iOS versions
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- Layout issues on smaller screens (SE model) with cut-off text
- Slow performance and glitchy animations
- Payment window pops up repeatedly and requires device reboot
- Buttons and controls not functioning properly
- Issues with timeline feature not being fully functional
Requested features
10 requests- Tutorial or guided learning instructions for new users
- Ability to explore Earth's timeline and early stages properly
- Space exploration feature to complement Earth exploration
- More interactive structures and objects to manipulate
- Mariana Trench addition with marine life details
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- Persistent changes to landscape after events (earthquakes, volcanoes)
- Summary information explaining what children are learning
- More content and activities to extend gameplay duration
- Visibility of volcano hole in X-ray view
- Additional Tinybop app integrations
SPACE by THIX
Reported bugs
4 issues- Planets and objects behaving erratically or disappearing
- Frequent crashes or freezes, especially with many objects
- Inconsistent or unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect physics or behavior of certain celestial bodies
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to customize and edit planets
- Implement time controls to speed up/slow down simulation
- Provide more celestial objects and phenomena to interact with
- Improve performance and reduce lag on complex scenes
- Include a tutorial or in-game guidance for new players
In-app purchases
The Earth by Tinybop
No in-app purchases
SPACE by THIX
No in-app purchases
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