Comparison

Galaxy Map vs SolarSystemPlanets

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Map

Explore the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in an interactive 3D map. Discover nebulae, supernovae, and planets, with stunning visuals based on NASA data. Ideal for education and space enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D galaxy map
  • Explore nebulae and supernovae
  • Fly through planetary atmospheres
  • Land on planets
  • Based on NASA data
  • Available in 100+ languages
Features
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The galaxy map is an interactive map of the Milky Way galaxy, Andromeda and their satellite galaxies. Explore the Orion Arm's nebulae and supernovae from the comfort of your spaceship. Fly through the atmosphere of Mars and many other planets and you can even land on them. Discover the galaxy in a stunning three dimensional map based on NASA's artistic impression of the Milky Way galactic structure. Photos are taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes like Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray, Herschel Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope. This interactive 3D map is excellent for teachers to use for instruction, and it is a great astronomy resource for students to explore the Milky Way galaxy and space as they learn more about the universe we live in. Available in over 100 languages! You can also From the outskirts of the galaxy, in the Norma-Outer spiral arm to the galactic center's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, discover a galaxy full of amazing facts. Notable structures included: the Pillars of Creation, Helix Nebula, the Engraved Hourglass Nebula, the Pleiades, the Orion Arm (where the solar system and the Earth are located) with its Orion belt. Check out neighboring dwarf galaxies such as Sagittarius and the Canis Major Overdensity, stellar streams as well as internal galactic components such as a variety of nebulae, star clusters or supernovae. Explore space and get a little closer to our wonderful universe with this awesome astronomy app! The Galaxy Map requires internet access to retrieve information from the wiki.

About

SolarSystemPlanets

Explore the cosmos with stunning visuals and detailed facts about each planet. Learn about their unique characteristics, temperatures, and statistics in this interactive educational journey. Unravel the mysteries of the universe from Mercury to Neptune.

Highlights
  • Interactive cosmic journey
  • Stunning planet images
  • Fascinating facts and statistics
  • Detailed information on each planet
  • Suitable for space enthusiasts
  • Educational content for curious minds
Features
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This interactive educational app allows you to journey through the cosmos, exploring stunning images and fascinating facts about each planet. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the freezing temperatures of Neptune, there's so much to discover. Dive into intricate details, statistics, and unique features of each celestial body, curated for both space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Begin your cosmic adventure today and unravel the mysteries of the universe!

Screenshots

Galaxy Map4 screens
SolarSystemPlanets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarSystemPlanets at none against Galaxy Map's 13. SolarSystemPlanets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SolarSystemPlanets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Map ships an update every 5 weeks, SolarSystemPlanets daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Galaxy Map versus SolarSystemPlanets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy MapSolarSystemPlanets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (600 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings600 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size613 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuANUP J KURIAKOSE

Customer experience

Galaxy Map

All ratings600 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.0%

SolarSystemPlanets

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Galaxy Map

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Explore button shows nothing
  • Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work
  • App won't load on iPad
  • Text displays as boxes in language settings
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  • Mars moon orbital speed incorrect
  • App kicks users out during exploration
  • Loading issues and incomplete functionality
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

18 requests
  • Search button to find galaxies and objects
  • More diverse and realistic black hole designs
  • AR feature to identify stars/planets in real sky
  • More free content and objects
  • Exoplanet additions (TRAPPIST-1e, J1407B)
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  • Ability to click on stars within galaxies for details
  • Generated planets around stars
  • Sandbox/creation mode for user-generated content
  • Animation for Milky Way and Andromeda
  • More galaxy variety in the app
  • Coordinates filter for objects
  • Space-Engine style gameplay
  • Flying through galaxies feature
  • More female character customization options
  • VIP version option
  • Brown dwarfs addition
  • Photosphere viewing mode
  • More detailed star information

SolarSystemPlanets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Galaxy Map

One-time13
  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$0.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$1.99
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
  • Essentials bundle - SALE$2.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$3.99
  • Ultimate bundle - SALE$4.99
  • Essentials bundle$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle$8.99
None

SolarSystemPlanets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarSystemPlanets free?
SolarSystemPlanets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Galaxy Map or SolarSystemPlanets have ads?
Galaxy Map shows ads; SolarSystemPlanets does not.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Map or SolarSystemPlanets?
Galaxy Map ships an update every 5 weeks, and SolarSystemPlanets daily. Most recently, Galaxy Map was updated on September 25, 2026 and SolarSystemPlanets on June 1, 2026.

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