Random42 VR vs Planetarium VR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random42 VR
Explore the human body in VR, from brain neurons to gut bacteria, and discover DNA. Also features a collection of high-resolution medical VR artwork. Non-VR modes are available for mobile and tablet users.
- VR journey inside the human body
- Explore cells and DNA
- Collection of medical VR artwork
- Non-VR mobile and tablet modes
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A unique VR experience! Random42 VR features our VR showreel - Intercellular, as well as Collections, a series of hi-res medical VR artwork. Intercellular takes you on a journey inside the human body. Discover a variety of cells performing different functions, from neurons in the brain to bacteria within the gut and everywhere in-between. Travel along inside a cell and explore the nucleus to reveal DNA, the code that makes us who we are. Random42 VR also supports Non-VR mobile and tablet modes for users unable to use a Google Cardboard style VR viewer.
Planetarium VR
Explore the night sky with this virtual planetarium. Using your device's GPS and sensors, you can identify constellations and over 3000 stars. It supports VR Cardboard for an immersive experience and offers options for viewing the sky in different scenarios.
- View over 3000 stars
- Identify 88 constellations
- Uses GPS and advanced sensors
- Cardboard VR support
- Simulates diurnal motion
- Adjustable viewing locations
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have a view of Starry sky over a device "Planetarium VR" is using gps and advanced sensor. Only holding the device in the sky, you can see the constellations. "Planetarium VR" is "Cardboard" supported. "Planetarium VR" is equipped with a variety of options. -view the starry sky in the waterside. -Best in a dark place. ■function -stellar to be displayed more than 3000. -using gps and advanced sensor. -Display all of the stars and constellations, apply regardless of the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere. -Display 88 kinds of constellations -"Cardboard" supported. ■Option "Planetarium VR" is equipped with a variety of options. 【constellations】 It appears constellation near the starry sky that looked up. 【Diurnal motion】 advance the time in 15-second intervals. 【Waterside】 view the starry sky in the waterside. 【Night】 Best in a dark place. 【Location】 Using a GPS, calculate the starry sky and the constellation position of the current location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Random42 VR at 5.0 against Planetarium VR's 3.0. Random42 VR also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Planetarium VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random42 VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random42 VR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Random42 VR's written reviews are positive against 41% of Planetarium VR's.
Random42 VR ships an update every 2 months, Planetarium VR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random42 VR | Planetarium VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 41.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 686 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Random42 | Taosoftware Inc. |
Customer experience
Random42 VR
Planetarium VR
In-app purchases
Random42 VR
No in-app purchases
Planetarium VR
- Solar system planets$1.99
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