Space 4D+ vs Pocket Planets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space 4D+
Explore the wonders of space with augmented reality flashcards. This app brings planets, satellites, and space missions to life with interactive 3D models and informative facts. Experience space like never before, engaging for both children and adults.
- Augmented reality space exploration
- Interactive 3D models of celestial bodies
- Informative facts about planets and missions
- Engaging for all ages
- Scans printed space cards
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Flashcards are no longer boring with Octagon 4D+. Created by Octagon Studio, Space 4D+ is a fast and lightweight app that allows you to scan the printed space cards and witness how the space come alive right before your eyes! Space 4D+ gives you both interesting and informative facts in AR mode about space such as Solar System, Planets, Space objects, Satellites, Rovers, Space Missions Etc. The Space 4D+ app brings you a new way of seeing space in Augmented Reality. This gives you an unforgettable experience and will always leave a smile on the faces of children and adults alike. Get in touch with our support team faster! You can post questions about the app, ask for help with an issue, or give us feedback here: info@octagonstudio.com --- Grab the flashcards on https://octagon.studio/octagon-linktree/
Pocket Planets
Explore our solar system with detailed information on planets, moons, and astronauts. Track who is currently in space and receive notifications for new launches. Access NASA images and compare celestial body characteristics.
- Detailed planet and moon data
- Astronaut information and missions
- Real-time space occupancy
- Launch notifications
- NASA image gallery
- Celestial body comparisons
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Pocket Planets gives you all the information you need about our solar system and human activity in space. Learn more about all 565 astronauts who been to space. What was their mission? How long had they been up there? See who is in space now! Get notified when somebody goes into space. Get up to date information about every planet and moon in the solar system. Including: - Physical characteristics: mass, radius, density, gravity, escape velocity - Orbital characteristics: real-time distance from the Sun and Earth, orbital period, orbital speed, eccentricity, apsis, periapsis, visualise orbit - Atmosphere: pressure, atmospheric composition - Images from Nasa - Moons: compare their size and distance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Planets at 4.6 against Space 4D+'s 3.4. Pocket Planets also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Space 4D+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Space 4D+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocket Planets's.
Space 4D+ ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Planets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space 4D+ | Pocket Planets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 300 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octagon Studio Ltd | Ad Lunam Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag |
Customer experience
Space 4D+
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In-app purchases
Space 4D+
No in-app purchases
Pocket Planets
No in-app purchases
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