Comparison

Solar Walk 2 vs Henge

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
Currently charting
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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

Henge

Features
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THE MONUMENT • The whole circle raised: thirty sarsen uprights and their lintel ring, the five great trilithons, the bluestone circle and horseshoe, the Altar, Slaughter and Heel Stones, the Station Stone rectangle and the fifty-six Aubrey holes — every stone carrying its Petrie number. • On real ground: the terrain is Salisbury Plain's own survey data, and the ridge the midsummer sun clears is the one that actually stands there. • Weathered sarsen and Preseli bluestone, damp courses and lichen, wind moving through the grass, torchlight for the dark hours. THE CALENDAR • The Wheel of the Year: solstices, equinoxes and the four cross-quarter festivals — Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, Samhain — each landing on the instant the sun actually arrives, not on a calendar date. • Moon phases, eclipse seasons and the 18.6-year lunar standstill, solved from the real ephemeris. • A time machine from 3000 BC to AD 3000. Watch Thuban hold the celestial pole for the builders in an age when Polaris was no use to anyone. • The sky over your own longitude, or over Wiltshire. HONEST ARCHAEOLOGY Every claim the app makes about the monument carries its tier — Established, Debated, or Modern tradition — with the sources one tap away. The solstice axis is established. The equinoxes at Stonehenge are modern tradition, and the app says so. Free to explore in fifteen-minute sessions. One purchase unlocks the clock and the calendar for good — no subscription, no account, no network, and no data collected.

Screenshots

Solar Walk 24 screens
Henge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Henge at Free against Solar Walk 2's $2.99. Henge also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Solar Walk 2's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Henge is free to download; Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Henge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, Henge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Solar Walk 2 versus Henge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Walk 2Henge
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size803 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.river.io llc

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

Henge

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
1 purchases

Henge

One-time1
  • The full version$19.99

Questions

Is Solar Walk 2 free?
Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Henge free?
Henge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solar Walk 2 or Henge have ads?
Neither Solar Walk 2 nor Henge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Walk 2 or Henge?
Solar Walk 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Henge every 10 days. Most recently, Solar Walk 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Henge on October 31, 2026.

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