Comparison

VR Creator vs Planetarium VR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VR Creator

Easily create, view, and share virtual reality experiences using your own or others' 3D models. Supports various 3D file formats and allows navigation via game controllers or a second iOS device.

Highlights
  • Create and view VR content
  • Use own or shared 3D models
  • Supports SketchUp, Blender, Minecraft exports
  • View 3D models, 360 pictures, and movies in VR
  • Navigate with game controller or second iOS device
  • Share creations via email
  • Cloud storage for 3D content
Features
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Now everyone can create VR! Create, view, and share virtual reality. You can use your own 3D models or 3D models from others. Works with SketchUp, Blender, 3D Studio, exports from Minecraft, and more. Features: - View 3D models and 360 pictures and movies in VR - Supports SteelSeries Nimbus game controller - Supports Wonky Monkey controller - A second iOS device can be used as a controller - Share your creations using email Summary: - Store your 3D content in the cloud - Link this app to the 3D content - Compose a scene and enjoy it in VR - Navigate using a game controller or a second iOS device - Share your compositions with others Supported formats: - Collada (DAE) ** - Wavefront (OBJ) - mp4, mov, jpg, png (used as background for your scenes) - supports 360 panoramas. ** Make sure your models are triangulated when exporting to Collada. Refer to the Support URL for more information about the functionality of this App

About

Planetarium VR

Explore the night sky with this virtual planetarium. Using your device's GPS and sensors, you can identify constellations and over 3000 stars. It supports VR Cardboard for an immersive experience and offers options for viewing the sky in different scenarios.

Highlights
  • View over 3000 stars
  • Identify 88 constellations
  • Uses GPS and advanced sensors
  • Cardboard VR support
  • Simulates diurnal motion
  • Adjustable viewing locations
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have a view of Starry sky over a device "Planetarium VR" is using gps and advanced sensor. Only holding the device in the sky, you can see the constellations. "Planetarium VR" is "Cardboard" supported. "Planetarium VR" is equipped with a variety of options. -view the starry sky in the waterside. -Best in a dark place. ■function -stellar to be displayed more than 3000. -using gps and advanced sensor. -Display all of the stars and constellations, apply regardless of the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere. -Display 88 kinds of constellations -"Cardboard" supported. ■Option "Planetarium VR" is equipped with a variety of options. 【constellations】 It appears constellation near the starry sky that looked up. 【Diurnal motion】 advance the time in 15-second intervals. 【Waterside】 view the starry sky in the waterside. 【Night】 Best in a dark place. 【Location】 Using a GPS, calculate the starry sky and the constellation position of the current location.

Screenshots

VR Creator4 screens
Planetarium VR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VR Creator at 4.0 against Planetarium VR's 3.0. VR Creator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Planetarium VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VR Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VR Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VR Creator has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of VR Creator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Planetarium VR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR Creator ships an update every 2 months, Planetarium VR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VR Creator versus Planetarium VR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR CreatorPlanetarium VR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen MensTaosoftware Inc.

Customer experience

VR Creator

All ratings52 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

Planetarium VR

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

VR Creator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Planetarium VR

One-time1
  • Solar system planets$1.99

Questions

Is VR Creator free?
VR Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetarium VR free?
Planetarium VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VR Creator or Planetarium VR?
VR Creator is rated higher. VR Creator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Planetarium VR averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do VR Creator or Planetarium VR have ads?
Neither VR Creator nor Planetarium VR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR Creator or Planetarium VR?
VR Creator ships an update every 2 months, and Planetarium VR every 6 months. Most recently, VR Creator was updated on September 19, 2026 and Planetarium VR on October 11, 2026.

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