# mySolar vs AR Space

The clearest difference is price: AR Space at Free against mySolar's $14.99. AR Space also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). mySolar's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

AR Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySolar has 408 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mySolar ships an update every 3 months, AR Space every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySolar | AR Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolar-build-your-planets/id1237470522/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-space-ar-app/id1505623025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Markus Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/993411378) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AR Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-space-ar-app/id1505623025)

Explore the solar system in your own space with this augmented reality application. Visualize planets and celestial bodies overlaid onto your real-world environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experience, Solar system visualization, Place planets in your room, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySolar free?

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

### Is AR Space free?

AR Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mySolar or AR Space?

AR Space is rated higher. mySolar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while AR Space averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do mySolar or AR Space have ads?

mySolar shows ads; AR Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, mySolar or AR Space?

mySolar ships an update every 3 months, and AR Space every 2 days. Most recently, mySolar was updated on October 17, 2026 and AR Space 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.*