# Birth Light Astronomy vs Solar System Planets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birth Light Astronomy at 100% against Solar System Planets's 0%. Birth Light Astronomy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Solar System Planets's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar System Planets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Birth Light Astronomy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Birth Light Astronomy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar System Planets has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Birth Light Astronomy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Solar System Planets's.

Birth Light Astronomy ships an update every 4 months, Solar System Planets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birth Light Astronomy | Solar System Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Tempchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193133494) | [Evgeniya Senchurova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676838995) |

## What reviewers say

### Birth Light Astronomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495)

Explore the cosmos and see the stars as they appeared on any date, including your birthday. This app uses your location and augmented reality to guide you to specific stars visible in the night sky.

**Highlights:** View stars from the past, Augmented reality sky view, Star rise and set times, Catalog of over 5000 stars, Location-based visibility, Customizable dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solar System Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338)

Explore our solar system with interactive 3D models and detailed information about each planet. Discover celestial bodies and uncover their secrets through a user-friendly interface, perfect for students and space enthusiasts alike.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D solar system model, High-resolution planet imagery, Detailed planet information, User-friendly interface, Educational content, Celestial body exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Three Months Premium Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birth Light Astronomy free?

Birth Light Astronomy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar System Planets free?

Solar System Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Birth Light Astronomy or Solar System Planets?

Birth Light Astronomy is rated higher. Birth Light Astronomy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Solar System Planets averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Birth Light Astronomy or Solar System Planets have ads?

Neither Birth Light Astronomy nor Solar System Planets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birth Light Astronomy or Solar System Planets?

Birth Light Astronomy ships an update every 4 months, and Solar System Planets every 3 months. Most recently, Birth Light Astronomy was updated on October 8, 2026 and Solar System Planets on October 30, 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.*