# Epoch Core vs mySolar

The clearest difference is price: Epoch Core at Free against mySolar's $14.99. Epoch Core also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). mySolar's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Epoch Core is free to download; mySolar costs $14.99 up front. mySolar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Epoch Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

mySolar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySolar has 408 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Epoch Core's written reviews are positive against 41% of mySolar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Epoch Core ships an update every 18 months, mySolar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epoch Core | mySolar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091/reviews) | **[4.2 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolar-build-your-planets/id1237470522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **408** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昊天 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## What reviewers say

### Epoch Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091)

Explore procedurally generated, earth-like planets with ambient music. Designed for relaxation, this app offers a unique visual and auditory experience. Requires newer iOS devices for full graphical features.

**Highlights:** Procedural planet generation, Earth-like planet exploration, Ambient music, Relaxing experience, Full graphic features on newer devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### mySolar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolar-build-your-planets/id1237470522)

Become a celestial architect and shape your own solar system. Collect cosmic resources to expand your universe, conquer rival systems, and freely design your dream planets. Experience the power of creation and domination.

**Highlights:** Build your own solar system, Collect God points (GP) and Mass points (MP), Defeat rival solars, Absorb enemy resources, Freely build planets

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30000 GP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80000 GP | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150000 GP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful star and planet creation
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🌌 Visually appealing space environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing progress loss
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unclear progression and upgrade system

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly after completing objectives
- Planets and upgrades disappearing after watching ads
- Inability to create binary or multi-star systems

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with more customization options
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epoch Core free?

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

### Is mySolar free?

mySolar costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epoch Core or mySolar?

mySolar is rated higher. Epoch Core averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while mySolar averages 4.2 from 408 ratings.

### Do Epoch Core or mySolar have ads?

mySolar shows ads; Epoch Core does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epoch Core or mySolar?

Epoch Core ships an update every 18 months, and mySolar every 3 months. Most recently, Epoch Core was updated on September 17, 2026 and mySolar on October 17, 2026.

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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.*