# Solar Walk 2 vs Space Gate

The clearest difference is price: Solar Walk 2 at $2.99 against Space Gate's $12.99. Solar Walk 2 also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 202) and device support (4 vs 2). Space Gate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 and Space Gate $12.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Space Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solar Walk 2 against 4.8 for Space Gate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Solar Walk 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Space Gate's.

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Space Gate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk 2 | Space Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880/reviews) | **[4.8 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 803 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Ali Samaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721049950) |

## 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


### Space Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531)

Explore the universe with interactive 3D and AR experiences of the solar system. Discover celestial bodies, engage with live astronomy news, and even interact with black holes. Tailored for learning and education.

**Highlights:** 3D and AR solar system exploration, Interactive black hole simulations, Live astronomy magazine, Educational celestial catalogs, Capture and save celestial snapshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning 3D graphics and visual quality
- 🌍 Immersive AR experience for exploring planets
- 📚 Comprehensive educational content about space
- 🎓 Excellent tool for teachers and students
- 📸 Screenshot/snapshot capture functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading free-to-play pricing model
- 🔒 Unexpected in-app purchase charges
- 🎮 Unintuitive navigation and UI
- 🐛 Orbital mechanics inaccuracies
- 🌙 Moon tidal locking not correctly simulated

**Reported bugs**

- Moon not tidally locked to Earth
- Moon orbiting Earth in wrong direction
- Planets orbiting sun in opposing/incorrect directions
- Uranus moons glitched
- Venus orbital speed faster than Mercury

**Requested features**

- Ability to set any planet as immobile center point
- More free planets without paywall
- Additional galaxies beyond solar system
- Toggle for planet/moon/star name labels
- Time-lapse function with variable speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk 2 free?

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

### Is Space Gate free?

Space Gate costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk 2 or Space Gate?

Space Gate is rated higher. Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Space Gate averages 4.8 from 202 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk 2 or Space Gate have ads?

Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Space Gate shows ads.

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

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Space Gate weekly. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Gate on November 8, 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.*