# Solar Walk 2 vs Space by Tinybop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space by Tinybop at none against Solar Walk 2's 7. Solar Walk 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 72). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 and Space by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Space by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Walk 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Solar Walk 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk 2 | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 803 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Walk 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880)

Explore our Solar System with detailed 3D models of planets, moons, and spacecraft. Discover celestial events, track space missions, and travel through time and space with an interactive encyclopedia. Stay updated with the latest astronomy news.

**Highlights:** 3D Solar System model, Interactive space encyclopedia, Astronomy calendar, Time and space travel, Space mission tracking, 360-degree panoramic images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access for a month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for 3 months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for 6 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access: Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Access for Solar Walk users | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for a year | $5.99 | one-time |
| Space Exploration Encyclopedia | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 🌟 Stunning graphics
- 💡 Detailed information on celestial bodies
- 👍 Educational and informative
- ⭐ Visually stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent zooming behavior
- 💰 Locked content behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Outdated information on missions and satellites

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Difficulty applying real-time settings

**Requested features**

- Add more minor moons and dwarf planets
- Improve zoom functionality to allow for smoother transitions
- Integrate more up-to-date information on space missions and satellites
- Add support for exoplanets, black holes, and the Milky Way galaxy
- Implement a free-flight mode to explore the solar system freely


### Space by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

**Highlights:** Visit 8 planets and the sun, Study planet surfaces up close, Discover planet characteristics, Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites, Compare planet sizes and masses, Observe planetary orbits and moon phases, Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk 2 free?

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space by Tinybop free?

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Space by Tinybop?

Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk 2 or Space by Tinybop have ads?

Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Space by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or Space by Tinybop?

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*