Comparison

solAR System Augmented Reality vs Planets AR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

solAR System Augmented Reality

Explore the solar system in augmented reality. View planets, observe their size and rotation, and learn about their distances. Walk around the celestial bodies for an immersive educational experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality solar system
  • Observe planet size and distance
  • Adjust zoom for experience
  • View planet rotation speed
  • Walk around planets
  • Learn planet distances in meters
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Discover the solar system in its immensity! Make the whole solar system appear in front of you! Pinch and zoom to make the experience bigger, or smaller. Observe the difference in planet size, distance and rotation speed. Aim at a planet to see how far it is from you in meters, and get closer to see it in BIG! New : Stop all the rotations and walk around the solar system. This is a magical new experience thanks to augmented reality, you won't regret it! Have fun as you learn! ;)

About

Planets AR

Explore our solar system with an augmented reality experience. See planets, moons, and dwarf planets come to life in your room or the night sky. Learn fascinating facts and take photos for school projects.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality solar system visualization
  • Interactive planet controls
  • Night mode for stargazing
  • Detailed planet information
  • Capture photos of celestial bodies
  • Talking planets for guidance
Features
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Planets AR is like a spaceship that takes you on a magical journey through our incredible solar system! You'll meet all the planets, moons, and even some mysterious dwarf planets, as if you're an astronaut in outer space! But, this isn't just any ordinary journey! With our app's incredible Augmented Reality technology, you'll be able to see them right in front of your eyes, even in low-light conditions, making it an unforgettable experience! And if you prefer stargazing, you can even see them in the night sky with night mode. You can be amazed to learn that Saturn's rings were made up of ice particles and that Pluto was a dwarf planet that used to be classified as the ninth planet, as well as its history and significance in our understanding of the universe. Learning about the cosmos will become fun and easy. With just a few taps, you can snap a picture of the planets. Imagine the looks of admiration from your teacher and classmates as you present stunning, lifelike pictures for your school projects and homework. This incredible augmented reality app will elevate your work to new heights, making you the star of the classroom. But that's not all, our app is more than that - it's also a teacher! Each planet speaks its name and tells you about itself, so you can learn amazing facts and see detailed information about each planet, dwarf planet, and moon. And don't worry, you won't be alone on this journey - our Talking Planets will guide you every step of the way! So, if you're ready to blast off on an adventure to explore the wonders of our solar system, our app is the perfect spaceship for you! You'll have a blast while learning about the incredible universe that surrounds us. Discover the wonders of space through: - The Sun and our Solar System, which includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. - Dwarf planets, such as Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris may be small in size but are big in intrigue. - Moons, including Earth's Moon, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Callisto, Titan, Enceladus, Iapetus, Triton, and Charon, which each have their own unique features and secrets. Planet Control Made Easy: - Explore the solar system with intuitive and user-friendly controls! - Swipe your finger to rotate the planets, and drag them to move them around in the room. - Use your two fingers to pinch in and out to make the planets bigger or smaller. - With these simple controls, you can become a space explorer in no time! What People Are Saying: - "Great app for kids! Easy and interactive way of learning (though I wish they had such beautiful tech earlier)..." - Mona - "I really like the game, I can move the planets when I touch them and it seems that you have the real planets next to it." - Salvador Gonzalez Janeiro - "It is a really cool app. I like how you can see how long a year and day is. Who ever made this app thank you." - Morgan Sisk - "Excellent, this sort of thing is hard to find.." - NVB9 Connect with us: - Visit us at https://planetsar.agrmayank.com/ or check out our other apps at https://studios.agrmayank.com/. - Have any questions or suggestions? Reach out at contact@agrmayank.com and we'll be happy to help. - Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AgrMayankStudios, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/agrmayankstudios/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/AgrMayankStudio/, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/agrmayankstudios/ to stay up to date.

Screenshots

solAR System Augmented Reality4 screens
Planets AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Planets AR at Free against solAR System Augmented Reality's $0.99. Planets AR also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). solAR System Augmented Reality's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Planets AR is free to download; solAR System Augmented Reality costs $0.99 up front. Planets AR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. solAR System Augmented Reality asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

solAR System Augmented Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: solAR System Augmented Reality has 415 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of solAR System Augmented Reality's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planets AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

solAR System Augmented Reality ships an update every 3 weeks, Planets AR daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
solAR System Augmented Reality versus Planets AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersolAR System Augmented RealityPlanets AR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (415 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings415 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbicolor LtdMayank Raj

Customer experience

solAR System Augmented Reality

All ratings414 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Planets AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

solAR System Augmented Reality

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Planets AR

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is solAR System Augmented Reality free?
solAR System Augmented Reality costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planets AR free?
Planets AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, solAR System Augmented Reality or Planets AR?
solAR System Augmented Reality is rated higher. solAR System Augmented Reality averages 4.7 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while Planets AR averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do solAR System Augmented Reality or Planets AR have ads?
Planets AR shows ads; solAR System Augmented Reality does not.
Which is updated more often, solAR System Augmented Reality or Planets AR?
solAR System Augmented Reality ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planets AR daily. Most recently, solAR System Augmented Reality was updated on October 29, 2026 and Planets AR on October 20, 2026.

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