Comparison

Solar Walk 2 vs Interactive Minds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Solar Walk 2

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
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Solar Walk 2 is a powerful tool for exploring our Solar system. The app takes you on a fascinating trip through the vast realms of space and introduces an amazing Solar system model with beautiful 3D representations of the Sun, the Moon, planets, satellites, planetary atmospheres and other space objects in the smallest details. Being a new way to view the Solar system and explore the most outstanding space missions, Solar Walk 2 stands out among other astronomy applications with its stunning visuals, graphics and attractive interface. *** Best of 2016 *** "A must-have for solar system enthusiasts." - Star Mapping "The application is entertaining and useful as an astronomy educational tool." - MyMac "A great way for users of any age to learn more about astronomy." - AppAdvice "A peerless educational tool in astronomy boasting dazzling 3D visuals of solar flares, planetary atmospheres, auroras, and asteroid belts to deliver a unique space experience with unprecedented authenticity." - Appolicious Main features: ● 3D model of our Solar system ● Interactive space encyclopedia ● Astronomy calendar with various celestial events ● Travel in time and space ● Space missions and the history of space exploration ● Fantastic 3D models of spacecraft ● 360 degree images - panoramic photos of our Solar system ● "What's new" section with the latest news from the world of space and astronomy ► With Solar Walk 2 you will be able to see highly-elaborated and realistic 3D models of spacecraft, satellites and interplanetary stations in real action. You will see where they started, track the real trajectory of their flight path, watch gravitational maneuvers, view real pictures made during the missions. ► Enjoy observing fascinating 3D representations of Solar system objects and various deep space objects. The list is growing! We’re eager to add new dwarf planets, missions and more facts about space! All celestial bodies are represented in their correct positions in real time and provided with the detailed information. ► Astronomy calendar of Solar Walk 2 includes various astronomical events and events related to space exploration (the launching of satellites, the first landing on the moon, etc). Choose any date and time and travel in time observing the most interesting celestial events of different periods. ► Wonderful panoramic photos of space objects. Fascinated by the beauty of the Solar system, want to capture celestial objects in their glory? You can select any object, make a panoramic photo and share it on Facebook. Share the beauty of our universe with your friends. ► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy with Solar Walk 2. The app's "What's new" section will inform you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. You won't miss the latest astronomy news. Solar Walk 2 is an excellent educational tool perfect for both adults and children who are interested in astronomy and space exploration. How is it different from Solar Walk? Solar Walk 2 has all-new graphics, interface and updated planetary textures. Your exploration of the Solar system in Solar Walk 2 is guided by a carefully handpicked calendar, a collection of simulations of celestial events with stunning visuals. You can still fly around the Solar system and explore it on your own, like in Solar Walk 1, but now you have a comprehensive tour guide at your disposal. The app contains In-App Purchases (Premium access). Premium access allows you to enjoy space missions, satellites, celestial events, asteroids, dwarf planets and comets. Unlock Premium access to the history of space exploration and man-made spacecraft. Travel with Voyager 1, see how gravity assists helped Cassini get to the outer edges of the Solar system, and explore Hubble as if you were right next to it. Note: Solar Walk users with the app installed on device get unlimited access at a discount. Start exploring the Universe with Solar Walk 2!

About

Interactive Minds

An interactive science book exploring the universe with stunning visuals and detailed facts. It covers a wide range of astronomical topics, from stars to galactic superclusters, designed for young learners.

Highlights
  • Interactive science book format
  • Stunning photos and videos
  • Universe simulations
  • Covers stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more
  • Kid-friendly design for ages 11+
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Explore the universe with stunning photos, videos, simulations, and facts! This interactive science book contains 37 pages, 78 hi-res fullscreen images, and covers topics ranging from stars to galactic superclusters. ----- TOPICS COVERED ----- Delve deep into stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more with this carefully curated look at astronomical topics: • Sights of the night sky • The universe today • Galaxies • Galaxy types (spiral, elliptical, etc.) • Nebulae • Stellar nurseries • Stars • Main-sequence stars (red dwarf, yellow dwarf, blue dwarf, etc.) • Star lifecycles (protostar, main-sequence, giant, etc.) • Dead and dying stars (supernovae, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole, etc.) • Solar systems (plus simulations of nearby solar systems including our own) • Globular clusters • Galaxy clusters • Superclusters • The cosmic web • Formation of the universe ----- KID FRIENDLY ----- Augment your child's school or home-school education with this in-depth look at outer space! • Made for an 11+ audience • Easy to use page navigation and search • NO ads • NO in-app purchases ----- NOT CONVINCED? ----- Try before you buy with "The Universe (Lite)" ----- LEARN MORE ----- Discover more with our other app: Interactive Minds Solar System

Screenshots

Solar Walk 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interactive Minds at none against Solar Walk 2's 7. Interactive Minds also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Solar Walk 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 9) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 and Interactive Minds $5.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Interactive Minds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interactive Minds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of Interactive Minds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Interactive Minds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Solar Walk 2 versus Interactive Minds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Walk 2Interactive Minds
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (7.3K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size803 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Vosonos LLC

Customer experience

Solar Walk 2

All ratings7,281 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.8%

Interactive Minds

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Solar Walk 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on Apple Watch
  • Difficulty applying real-time settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Interactive Minds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Solar Walk 2

One-time7
  • Premium Access for a month$0.99
  • Premium Access for 3 months$1.99
  • Premium Access for 6 months$2.99
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  • Premium Access: Special Offer$2.99
  • Access for Solar Walk users$4.99
  • Premium Access for a year$5.99
  • Space Exploration Encyclopedia$8.99
None

Interactive Minds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Walk 2 free?
Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Interactive Minds free?
Interactive Minds costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Interactive Minds?
Interactive Minds is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Interactive Minds averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Solar Walk 2 or Interactive Minds have ads?
Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Interactive Minds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or Interactive Minds?
Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Interactive Minds every 4 days. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Interactive Minds on October 10, 2026.

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