# Stellar Tour vs Solar System Planets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stellar Tour at 84% against Solar System Planets's 0%. Stellar Tour also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 10). Solar System Planets's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Tour sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Solar System Planets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stellar Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar Tour has 1.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Stellar Tour's written reviews are positive against 0% of Solar System Planets's.

Stellar Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, Solar System Planets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Tour | Solar System Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 582 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028872452) | [Evgeniya Senchurova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676838995) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178)

Explore the cosmos with an augmented reality stargazing app guided by an astrophysicist. Discover exoplanets, solar system bodies, and deep-sky objects with scientifically accurate narratives and detailed visuals.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality stargazing, Astrophysicist-guided tours, Detailed exoplanet information, High-resolution solar system visuals, Exploration of galaxies and nebulae, Interactive 3D planet and moon models

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Lessons & Sky Tools | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app
- 👍 Excellent for stargazing and learning
- 🔭 Helpful for identifying stars and constellations
- 🌌 Detailed information on planets and exoplanets
- 🎓 Great educational tool for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Some features not intuitive or user-friendly
- 💰 Wish it was completely free without in-app purchases
- 🌍 Language localization could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Videos not playing offline as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for viewing comets and other celestial events
- Improve AR functionality and integration
- Provide more detailed information on exoplanets
- Introduce a dark mode option for better visibility at night


### 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 Stellar Tour free?

Stellar Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solar System Planets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stellar Tour or Solar System Planets?

Stellar Tour is rated higher. Stellar Tour averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Solar System Planets averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Stellar Tour or Solar System Planets have ads?

Neither Stellar Tour nor Solar System Planets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar Tour or Solar System Planets?

Stellar Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solar System Planets every 3 months. Most recently, Stellar Tour was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solar System Planets on October 15, 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.*