# ARVR Solar System vs Heliosphere

ARVR Solar System and Heliosphere both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Heliosphere's written reviews are positive against 0% of ARVR Solar System's. ARVR Solar System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heliosphere sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ARVR Solar System asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for ARVR Solar System against 3.0 for Heliosphere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of ARVR Solar System's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heliosphere's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARVR Solar System | Heliosphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvr-solar-system/id1094625737/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heliosphere-solar-system/id6757491622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 150 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ITHK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072147579) | [CHUNGKIL KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/960187999) |

## What reviewers say

### ARVR Solar System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvr-solar-system/id1094625737)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Heliosphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heliosphere-solar-system/id6757491622)

Explore a real-time 3D simulation of the solar system, planets, moons, and spacecraft using accurate astronomical data. Learn about celestial bodies and space missions with educational content and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D solar system simulation, Live spacecraft tracking, Deep sky exploration, Comprehensive astronomy education, Time travel from 1900 to 2100, Planet-centric viewing mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coffees | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coffees | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARVR Solar System free?

ARVR Solar System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Heliosphere free?

Heliosphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARVR Solar System or Heliosphere?

ARVR Solar System and Heliosphere are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ARVR Solar System or Heliosphere have ads?

Neither ARVR Solar System nor Heliosphere 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.*