# Solar Walk 2 vs Solar System Planets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solar Walk 2 at 75% against Solar System Planets's 0%. Solar Walk 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 10). Solar System Planets's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Solar System Planets is free to download; Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Solar System Planets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 10, 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 0% of Solar System Planets's.

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Solar System Planets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk 2 | Solar System Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 803 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Evgeniya Senchurova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676838995) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Walk 2

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Solar System Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338)

Explore our solar system with interactive 3D models and detailed information about each planet. Discover celestial bodies and uncover their secrets through a user-friendly interface, perfect for students and space enthusiasts alike.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D solar system model, High-resolution planet imagery, Detailed planet information, User-friendly interface, Educational content, Celestial body exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Three Months Premium Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk 2 free?

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

### Is Solar System Planets free?

Solar System Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Solar System Planets?

Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Solar System Planets averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk 2 or Solar System Planets have ads?

Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Solar System Planets shows ads.

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

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Solar System Planets every 3 months. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solar System Planets on November 3, 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.*