# mySolar vs MoonOutpost

The clearest difference is price: MoonOutpost at $2.99 against mySolar's $14.99. MoonOutpost also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). mySolar's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 2). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

mySolar costs $14.99 and MoonOutpost $2.99 up front. mySolar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MoonOutpost asks for nothing beyond the download.

MoonOutpost 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mySolar ships an update every 3 months, MoonOutpost every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySolar | MoonOutpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolar-build-your-planets/id1237470522/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonoutpost/id1511014098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 131 MB | 756 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Outer Planet Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304428595) |

## 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


### MoonOutpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonoutpost/id1511014098)

Explore the challenges and opportunities of returning to and colonizing the Moon. This app delves into the future of lunar habitation and the scientific endeavors involved.

**Highlights:** Lunar colonization challenges, Opportunities for moon habitation, Future of space exploration, Scientific endeavors on the moon

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySolar free?

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

### Is MoonOutpost free?

MoonOutpost costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mySolar or MoonOutpost?

MoonOutpost is rated higher. mySolar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while MoonOutpost averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do mySolar or MoonOutpost have ads?

mySolar shows ads; MoonOutpost does not.

### Which is updated more often, mySolar or MoonOutpost?

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