Comparison

Solar Walk 2 vs Planetaria

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

Head to head
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

Planetaria

Explore a dynamic 3D model of the Solar System, synchronizing with real-time data to show celestial bodies in orbit. Discover planets, dwarf planets, and moons with detailed surface models. Manipulate time to view past and future solar system configurations.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D Solar System model
  • Real-time celestial body positions
  • Detailed 3D surface models
  • Explore planets, dwarf planets, and moons
  • Time manipulation (past/future)
  • AR integration
Features
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Explore the celestial worlds of the Solar System with Planetaria, an interactive 3D simulator experience for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. This dynamic scale model of the Solar System synchronizes with real-time data to display the live positions of celestial bodies in their orbits, along with beautiful and detailed 3D models of their surfaces. On your journey through outer space, you can visit the Sun, the 8 planets, 5 dwarf planets, and over 20 major moons. Entire worlds await your discovery, each with their own individual features and environments. You can also fast-forward or rewind time, and see what the Solar System looks like at any time in the past or future. Photos and 3D models provided by NASA/JPL.

Screenshots

Solar Walk 24 screens
Planetaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Walk 2 at 4.7 against Planetaria's 4.2. Solar Walk 2 also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 16) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Planetaria's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 and Planetaria $4.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Planetaria asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solar Walk 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 16, 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 50% of Planetaria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Planetaria every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Solar Walk 2 versus Planetaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Walk 2Planetaria
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size803 MB510 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Joseph Rupertus

Customer experience

Solar Walk 2

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

Planetaria

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Planetaria

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

Planetaria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Walk 2 free?
Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Planetaria free?
Planetaria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Planetaria?
Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Planetaria averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do Solar Walk 2 or Planetaria have ads?
Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Planetaria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or Planetaria?
Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Planetaria every 5 months. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Planetaria on November 3, 2026.

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