# Solar Walk 2 vs Virtual Reality Animals!

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Reality Animals! at Free against Solar Walk 2's $2.99. Virtual Reality Animals! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Solar Walk 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 39). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Virtual Reality Animals! is free to download; Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Reality Animals! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Walk 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 39, 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 60% of Virtual Reality Animals!'s.

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Virtual Reality Animals! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk 2 | Virtual Reality Animals! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880/reviews)** | [3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-reality-animals/id6444455070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 803 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Walk 2

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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


### Virtual Reality Animals!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-reality-animals/id6444455070)

Explore the animal kingdom through immersive 360-degree virtual reality experiences. This companion app requires a physical kit with a book and VR goggles for full functionality, offering detailed views of various animals.

**Highlights:** Immersive 360-degree VR animal experiences, Detailed views of insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, Companion app for physical kit, Requires printed book for full functionality, Educational content on fauna

**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 Virtual Reality Animals! free?

Virtual Reality Animals! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Virtual Reality Animals!?

Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Virtual Reality Animals! averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk 2 or Virtual Reality Animals! have ads?

Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Virtual Reality Animals! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or Virtual Reality Animals!?

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Reality Animals! every 3 months. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Virtual Reality Animals! on November 9, 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.*