# PLANETS vs Planet Merge

The clearest difference is rating: PLANETS at 5.0 against Planet Merge's 3.5. PLANETS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLANETS asks for nothing beyond the download.

PLANETS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLANETS | Planet Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-learn-mode/id1121762094/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-merge-space-puzzle/id6787759965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advaith Jagathesan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121762093) | [Tarik Benali](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773880482) |

## What reviewers say

### PLANETS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-learn-mode/id1121762094)

Explore the solar system in an interactive way. Navigate a spaceship to dock with planets and discover detailed information about each celestial body. An engaging educational experience for young learners.

**Highlights:** Interactive space exploration, Learn about planets, Navigate a spaceship, Dock on planets, Detailed planet information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planet Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-merge-space-puzzle/id6787759965)

Drop and merge celestial bodies to construct a solar system, starting from asteroids and progressing to the Sun. Master physics, plan drops, and trigger chain reactions for high scores in various game modes. Customize your experience with cosmetic unlocks.

**Highlights:** Physics-based planet merging, Multiple game modes (Classic, Zen, Timed), Difficulty settings, Combo multipliers and Supernova events, Cosmetic customization options, Achievements and progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLANETS free?

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

### Is Planet Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLANETS or Planet Merge?

PLANETS is rated higher. PLANETS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Planet Merge averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PLANETS or Planet Merge have ads?

Planet Merge shows ads; PLANETS does not.

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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.*