# Universe Maker vs Solar Explorer 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universe Maker at 100% against Solar Explorer 3D's 50%. Universe Maker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Solar Explorer 3D's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Explorer 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Universe Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Explorer 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Universe Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar Explorer 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universe Maker | Solar Explorer 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universe-maker/id1039695856/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 838 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Leet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018548001) | [Shenzhen Qizhuan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838373818) |

## What reviewers say

### Universe Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universe-maker/id1039695856)

Explore the potential histories and futures of a universe by adjusting its fundamental components. This educational tool allows users to experiment with radiation, matter, and dark energy to observe how these elements influence cosmic evolution.

**Highlights:** Simulate universe histories and futures, Tinker with universe composition, Observe cosmic evolution, Experiment with radiation, matter, and dark energy

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solar Explorer 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739)

Explore the solar system with a realistic 3D simulation. Discover celestial bodies, spacecraft, and surface features with detailed models and orbital mechanics. Compare sizes, replay missions, and view the universe from different perspectives.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D solar system simulation, Detailed celestial body and spacecraft models, Size comparison of planets and moons, Surface feature exploration, Mission replay functionality, Time acceleration and reversal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universe Maker free?

Universe Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Explorer 3D free?

Solar Explorer 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universe Maker or Solar Explorer 3D?

Solar Explorer 3D is rated higher. Universe Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Solar Explorer 3D averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Universe Maker or Solar Explorer 3D have ads?

Neither Universe Maker nor Solar Explorer 3D shows ads.

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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.*