Orbits vs Intergalactic Solar System
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbits
Explore planets and moons in stunning detail with high-resolution 3D maps and images. Access comprehensive scientific data on geology and orbits, alongside in-depth articles and curated resources for a complete understanding of our solar system.
- 3D high-resolution planet and moon maps
- Detailed geology and orbit information
- High-resolution images with captions
- In-depth articles on planets and moons
- Curated external information sources
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View the planets in incredible detail with Orbits. This app serves not only as a statistical reference with information about geology and orbit, but also a visual guide with pictures of the planets and their moons. Orbits also provides lengthy curated articles and links to other sources of information about planets and their moons. Features: - 3D, high resolution maps of the planets and their moons - Detailed scientific information about the geology and orbit of the planets - Curated, high resolution images and captions to see planets up close - Detailed articles for every planet and moon in the solar system
Intergalactic Solar System
Explore planets, moons, and countries in this space simulator mini-game. Learn astronomy and geography aligned with next-generation science standards. Discover the Milky Way galaxy and assess your knowledge through engaging gameplay.
- Planet and moon exploration
- Country geography learning
- Milky Way galaxy view
- Common Core aligned curriculum
- Proficiency assessment
- Engaging gameplay levels
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Intergalactic Education introduces Intergalactic Solar System, a mini-game that teaches about planets, moons, and countries. This space simulator lets you explore celestial bodies from the viewpoint of space itself. The latest edition adds the Milky Way as an observable galaxy. Intergalactic Solar System uses next generation science standards (Common Core aligned) astronomy and geography. (Follows standards ESS1.A, ESS1.B, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7) Try Intergalactic Solar System! Assess proficiency in Solar System knowledge according to educational standards. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing astronomy and geography!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Orbits at 4.6 against Intergalactic Solar System's 4.0. Orbits also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Intergalactic Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Intergalactic Solar System sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbits asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orbits holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 25 respectively.
Orbits ships an update every 2 weeks, Intergalactic Solar System monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbits | Intergalactic Solar System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Slaght | Intergalactic Education LLC |
Customer experience
Orbits
Intergalactic Solar System
In-app purchases
Orbits
No in-app purchases
Intergalactic Solar System
- Access to Full Game$3.99
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