# Solar Walk 2 vs ARPlanets 2

The clearest difference is price: ARPlanets 2 at Free against Solar Walk 2's $2.99. Solar Walk 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ARPlanets 2 is free to download; Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Walk 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 15, 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 57% of ARPlanets 2's.

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk 2 | ARPlanets 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880/reviews)** | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 803 MB | 408 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Daniele Citi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187632258) |

## 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


### ARPlanets 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637)

Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality Solar System exploration, Interactive 3D model manipulation, Discover celestial body details, AR-based astronomy lessons, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access AR | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk 2 free?

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

### Is ARPlanets 2 free?

ARPlanets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or ARPlanets 2?

Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while ARPlanets 2 averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk 2 or ARPlanets 2 have ads?

Neither Solar Walk 2 nor ARPlanets 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or ARPlanets 2?

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and ARPlanets 2 on October 29, 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.*