Comparison

月の満ち欠けAR vs 惑星AR

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

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About

月の満ち欠けAR

Features
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Explanation: An app that displays the waxing and waning of the moon, which are learned in middle school science classes, in Augmented Reality* (AR). It is very difficult to view the waxing and waning of the moon in a plane view. Therefore, we superimposed a 3D model onto a plan view (hereafter worksheet) from which you can view the sun, moon, and earth from the North Pole. By moving the tablet to the observation point, you can investigate how the moon waxes and wanes. Main functions - The 3D models of the sun, moon, and earth are superimposed onto the worksheet - Select and display the position of the moon at eight locations - Rotate the moon around the earth - Display the actual surfaces of the earth and moon (continents, seas, or craters) - Display the sun, earth, and moon at their actual sizes and positions - Display the earth in a semi-transparent by moving the tablet as written. - Display the moon in its current location as viewed from the earth ■Method of use (1) Start the “Waxing and waning of the moon AR” app. (2) When you tap the [MarkerDownload] button, you will be taken to the following website: https://sites.google.com/site/jouetsuargroups/home/moon/moonarios From there, download the worksheet and print it on A4 paper size. You can also download and print the worksheet directly from the website without using the app. (3) Tap the [START] button. When the camera starts, point to the Earth’s North Pole with the [kita] marker. □Functions ●Change the display position of the moon On the right side of the screen, there are the following buttons: “all,” “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E,” “F,” “G,” “H,” and “orbit”. By tapping any one of these buttons, you can change the display position of the moon. The “all” button displays all eight positions simultaneously. With the “orbit” button, you can start/stop rotation around the earth. ●Display the position of the observer on the earth When the display position is set to “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H” or “orbit,” red circles are displayed on the earth. This indicates the position on the earth from which the currently displayed moon can be observed from a south view. ● Change the display of the moon and earth’s surfaces “surface” button (left side of screen): Tapping this button displays the craters, continents, and seas on the surface of the moon or earth. In default setting, the earth is displayed in blue color, while the moon is displayed in yellow or black or a combination thereof in order to better understand the waxing or waning of the moon. ●Display the actual ratio of the sun, moon, and earth “real” button (left side of screen): Tapping this button displays the actual size and position. (The sun disappears) The default settings display the sun, moon, and earth’s size and position on a scale that the waxing and waning are easy to understand. For this reason, it is easy to cause solar eclipses and lunar eclipses. ●Make the earth semi-transparent “transp.” button (left side of screen): By tapping this button, you can display the earth in a semi-transparent form. To understand the phases of the moon, it is sometimes necessary to shift viewpoint to focusing on the moon’s surfaces, which requires superimposing the moon onto the earth. For a better display of the moon, make the earth semi-transparent. At this time, this function prevents the moon at the back of the screen from disappearing behind the earth. ● Display the current position of the moon as seen from earth “view’ button (left side of screen): By tapping this button, you can view the moon in a separate window on the left of the screen. When the display position of the moon is set to “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H” or “orbit,” this image can be displayed in a separate window. ■Disclaimer (1) This may not run correctly depending on the iOS version or model. (2) The creator shall not bear any responsibility for any damage caused to the user when downloading the app.

About

惑星AR

Explore the solar system with interactive visualizations. Understand planetary sizes and distances through intuitive modes, and learn fascinating facts with quizzes. Ideal for grasping astronomical concepts visually.

Highlights
  • Size comparison mode
  • Distance comparison mode
  • Orbit visualization
  • Interactive 3D manipulation
  • Detailed planet information
  • Quiz-based trivia
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太陽から地球までの距離はどれくらいか知っていますか? 数値としては学校で習っても、 体感的にどれくらいの距離かをすぐに想像できる方は少ないと思います。 大きさや距離を感覚で理解したい方のために、このアプリを作成しました。 太陽系についての理解が深まる手助けとなれば幸いです。 <操作説明> 大きさ基準モード(惑星のサイズ比率を合わせて表示) 距離基準モード(惑星の距離比率を合わせて表示) 公転モード(惑星の公転の様子を表示) の3種類のモードがあります。 指で動かせるので、視点を変えて回転させたり、 2本指で拡大縮小もできます。 <その他の機能> ・各惑星の詳細情報、クイズ形式の豆知識付き ※公転モードは、36秒で約1年間となっています。

Screenshots

月の満ち欠けAR4 screens
惑星AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 月の満ち欠けAR at 9.1 against 惑星AR's 12.0. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

月の満ち欠けAR ships an update every 4 months, 惑星AR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
月の満ち欠けAR versus 惑星AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter月の満ち欠けAR惑星AR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki NakanoThunderbird, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

月の満ち欠けAR

No in-app purchases

None

惑星AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 月の満ち欠けAR free?
月の満ち欠けAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 惑星AR free?
惑星AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 月の満ち欠けAR or 惑星AR have ads?
Neither 月の満ち欠けAR nor 惑星AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 月の満ち欠けAR or 惑星AR?
月の満ち欠けAR ships an update every 4 months, and 惑星AR every 7 months. Most recently, 月の満ち欠けAR was updated on October 8, 2026 and 惑星AR on October 1, 2026.

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