# ARVR Solar System vs COSMOS

The clearest difference is rating: COSMOS at 5.0 against ARVR Solar System's 3.0. ARVR Solar System's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

COSMOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARVR Solar System | COSMOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvr-solar-system/id1094625737/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmos-3d-solar-system/id6792780408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 150 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ITHK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072147579) | [yuudai tasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861229093) |

## 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


### COSMOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmos-3d-solar-system/id6792780408)

Explore a real-time 3D model of the solar system, accurately depicting planet positions based on orbital mechanics. Zoom in on celestial bodies, control time to view past or future sky events, and learn details about each planet. This app offers an ad-free, offline experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Real-time planet and moon positions, Scrub through time for past/future views, Photo-realistic textures, Adjustable time scale, Free exploration with pinch and swipe, Detailed information on celestial bodies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARVR Solar System free?

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

### Is COSMOS free?

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

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

COSMOS is rated higher. ARVR Solar System averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while COSMOS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither ARVR Solar System nor COSMOS 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.*