Comparison

Space by Tinybop vs Solar System Simulation

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

Head to head
About

Space by Tinybop

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

Highlights
  • Visit 8 planets and the sun
  • Study planet surfaces up close
  • Discover planet characteristics
  • Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites
  • Compare planet sizes and masses
  • Observe planetary orbits and moon phases
  • Explore Mars with rovers and chopper
Features
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Travel into space and visit tiny Mercury, fierce Venus, friendly Earth, dusty Mars, stormy Jupiter, elegant Saturn, hazy Uranus, and mysterious Neptune. Perfect for future astronomers everywhere. "Space should more accurately be called "Hands On With the Solar System." — Children's Technology Review *** KAPi Best App for Older Children *** *** Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice *** Hurl meteorites through the atmosphere. Spin around the sun and zoom onto its surface. Jump into a whirling space storm. Boldly go where no kid has gone before in 3, 2, 1…. liftoff! Space is No.8 in Tinybop’s award-winning Explorer’s Library. Kids can discover new worlds in other Explorer’s Library apps, including The Human Body, Plants, Simple Machines, The Earth, Weather, Homes, and Skyscrapers. FEATURES + Visit 8 planets and the sun! + Study the surface of each planet and the sun up close. + Discover the characteristics of each planet with a helpful snowman. + Throw meteorites at each planet to test their atmospheres and gravity. + See how big and massive each planet and the sun are by comparing them side-by-side. + Play with and observe each planet’s orbit around the sun. + Follow the moon’s orbit to discover the phases of the moon. + See how quickly or slowly each planet spins on its axis and how long each day is. + Peek inside each planet’s rocky crust or gassy outer layer. + Move the Earth’s axis to see how it affects seasons. + Explore Mars’ rocky surface with NASA’s Curiosity, Pathfinder rovers. + Fly the Ingenuity Chopper on Mars. + Experience wild weather and more on Venus. + Find out why Mercury has so many craters. + See what Saturn’s rings are made of and make them spin. + Discover diamonds on Neptune and Uranus. + Interactive text labels in 50+ languages teach vocabulary. + FREE Space Handbook has technology tips and basic info for teachers and parents. + Original artwork by Jessie Sattler. + Original sound design. + Open-ended activities with no rules. Curiosity and creativity are rewarded. + Multi-user system. + Fun for all ages. + No third-party advertising. FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom, or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy Policy We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

About

Solar System Simulation

Explore the cosmos with interactive 3D models of planets and moons. Witness the dynamic interplay of gravitational forces through orbit simulations and gain educational insights into celestial bodies. Discover the beauty of our solar neighborhood in a new dimension.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D planet models
  • Orbit simulation
  • Educational insights
  • Zoom and rotate functionality
  • Detailed planet information
Features
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Introducing "Solar System Simulation" an immersive app that takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the vast wonders of the Solar System. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a student, or just curious about the cosmos, this app brings the celestial bodies to life in stunning three-dimensional detail. The app is for iOS and macOS. Key Features: Interactive 3D Models: Explore the planets and moon in our Solar System with realistic 3D models. Zoom in for close-ups, rotate to view from different angles, and read planet details. Orbit Simulation: Observe planetary orbits experiencing the dynamic interplay of gravitational forces. Educational Insights: The app provides details about the planets with each future version adding more educational information. Explore, learn, and marvel at the beauty of our cosmic neighbourhood in a whole new dimension. For navigation around planets using touch to rotate.

Screenshots

Space by Tinybop4 screens
Solar System Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solar System Simulation at 5.0 against Space by Tinybop's 4.3. Space by Tinybop's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99 and Solar System Simulation $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solar System Simulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space by Tinybop has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space by Tinybop ships an update every 6 months, Solar System Simulation every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Space by Tinybop versus Solar System Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace by TinybopSolar System Simulation
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (72 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinybop Inc.Taliyo Ltd

Customer experience

Space by Tinybop

All ratings72 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative26.4%

Solar System Simulation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Space by Tinybop

No in-app purchases

None

Solar System Simulation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space by Tinybop free?
Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar System Simulation free?
Solar System Simulation costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space by Tinybop or Solar System Simulation?
Solar System Simulation is rated higher. Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Solar System Simulation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Space by Tinybop or Solar System Simulation have ads?
Neither Space by Tinybop nor Solar System Simulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space by Tinybop or Solar System Simulation?
Space by Tinybop ships an update every 6 months, and Solar System Simulation every 5 months. Most recently, Space by Tinybop was updated on October 13, 2026 and Solar System Simulation on October 10, 2026.

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