Comparison

ARVR Solar System vs Encyclopedia

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

Head to head
About

ARVR Solar System

Explore a dynamic, rotating solar system brought to life on your desk using augmented reality. Experience mixed reality with Google Cardboard support for an immersive educational journey through space.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Solar System
  • Desk-based exploration
  • Mixed Reality experience
  • Google Cardboard compatible
  • Downloadable AR marker
Features
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Now the Solar System is on your desk. Using Augmented Reality Technology, a lively rotating Solar System is floating on your desk. This software support Google Cardboard providing Mix Reality experience. For the AR Marker, please download it from: http://www.mobpage.org/mobile/namecard.jpg

About

Encyclopedia

Explore the solar system with extensive articles and high-definition images. This app offers comprehensive information, engaging content, and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both children and adults interested in space.

Highlights
  • Thousands of articles and HD photos
  • Comprehensive solar system information
  • Engaging and easy-to-understand content
  • Offline availability
  • Badge collection for reading
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Travel through our celestial neighborhood in 386 illustrated articles on the Sun, planets, moons, smaller bodies and the history of solar-system exploration. START WITH FIVE FREE ARTICLES New readers can choose any five different articles. Your chosen articles stay unlocked, and revisiting them never uses another choice. Existing readers keep previously granted access. MAKE DISCOVERIES YOUR OWN • Search article titles and full text • Follow links between related topics • Save articles and return to your reading position • Continue recent reading and track your progress • Explore connections through the timeline and graph • Find article sources and image credits inside the app CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS Own the full encyclopedia with a one-time purchase for complete offline reading. Or choose monthly or annual Premium for the full encyclopedia plus AI chat grounded in this subject's articles. Eligible new Premium subscribers receive a three-day introductory trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your App Store account. Current local prices and terms appear before purchase. Restore Purchases recovers eligible previous purchases. Earlier full-version ownership includes encyclopedia and offline access; Premium AI requires a subscription. Internet access is required for AI chat and purchases. AI answers may contain errors; consult the linked sources. Article text is derived from Wikipedia. Images come from appropriately licensed Wikimedia Commons and other open sources. Source links, licenses and credits are available in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ARVR Solar System4 screens
Encyclopedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encyclopedia at 83% against ARVR Solar System's 0%. Encyclopedia also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). ARVR Solar System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Encyclopedia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARVR Solar System asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encyclopedia holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ARVR Solar System's written reviews are positive against 83% of Encyclopedia's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARVR Solar System versus Encyclopedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARVR Solar SystemEncyclopedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITHKGood Spider, LLC

Customer experience

ARVR Solar System

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Encyclopedia

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

ARVR Solar System

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Encyclopedia

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is ARVR Solar System free?
ARVR Solar System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encyclopedia free?
Encyclopedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARVR Solar System or Encyclopedia?
Encyclopedia is rated higher. ARVR Solar System averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Encyclopedia averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.
Do ARVR Solar System or Encyclopedia have ads?
Neither ARVR Solar System nor Encyclopedia shows ads.

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