Comparison

solAR vs Planet Gravity

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

Head to head
About

solAR

Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. View planets, moons, and the sun in high resolution, placing them in your real-world environment. Adjust distances and scales for an immersive educational experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality solar system exploration
  • High-resolution 3D models of planets and moons
  • Place celestial bodies in real-world environments
  • Adjustable planet and moon scale
  • Interactive learning about space
  • Intuitive gesture controls
Features
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Introducing solAR, the revolutionary solar system exploration app that combines cutting-edge 3D and augmented reality technology to bring the wonders of the solar system right to your doorstep. Whether you're a parent looking for a new and exciting way to engage your children, an educator seeking to enhance your lessons, or simply someone with a passion for space and science, solAR is the perfect app for you. With solAR, you can explore the sun, all the planets and moons of our solar system in stunning high-resolution graphics, and place them in your real-world environment using augmented reality. Imagine being able to see Jupiter towering over your backyard or placing Saturn's rings on a football field. With solAR, you can do just that. Our app uses the camera on your device to superimpose digital content onto the real world, creating an immersive and interactive experience that is like nothing you've ever seen before. One of the unique features of solAR is the ability to adjust the scale of the distances between the planets and moons, allowing you to see how large or small they are in relation to each other. This feature is particularly useful for educational purposes, as it allows students to better understand the relative size of the planets and moons in the solar system. But solAR is more than just a fun and interactive way to explore the solar system, it's also an educational tool. Our app includes a wealth of information about each planet and moon. Children and students can learn about the solar system in a way that is both interactive and engaging. Here are some examples of how solAR can be used in an augmented reality setting: - As a parent, you can use solAR to take a virtual field trip with your child to the planets and moons, allowing them to see the solar system in a new and exciting way. Place the planets in your garden and let your children learn about the solar system while playing outside. Compare the relative size of the planets and moons by adjusting the scale. - As an educator, you can use solAR to enhance your lessons and bring the solar system to life in the classroom. Place the solar system on a football field and let your students learn about the relative size of the planets, moons and the sun. Use the scale adjustment feature to show how far apart the planets are from each other. - As a space enthusiast, you can use solAR to explore the solar system in your own backyard or any outdoor space. Place the planets and moons in any location you want and experience the solar system in a whole new way. Adjust the scale to see the relative size of the planets and moons. solAR is designed with an intuitive user interface, making it easy for anyone to navigate and explore. With simple gestures, you can zoom in and out, rotate, and navigate through the solar system. Our app also features beautiful high-resolution graphics, ensuring that every detail of the solar system is captured in stunning clarity. So why wait? Download solAR today and experience the solar system in a whole new way. With solAR, learning about the solar system has never been more interactive, engaging and fun! Don't miss out on this marvellous opportunity. Download solAR now and start your journey today!

About

Planet Gravity

Engage in a physics-based game simulating asteroid flight and solar system creation. Complete missions to explore the universe and pass the time. Discover other titles for freeform universe building.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Asteroid simulation
  • Solar system creation
  • Level-based missions
  • Universe exploration
Features
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"Planet Gravity" is a physical base game. We simulate asteroids flying over space. And create the solar system step by step. On each level, we will have some missions for you to finished. The goal of this game is increase your interesting on universe and helping you to the pass the time. And if you want to create the universe on your own freely, we have two games suggested to you. Find "myDream Universe" or "Sandbox Planet" on Appstore.

Screenshots

solAR4 screens
Planet Gravity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: solAR at Free against Planet Gravity's $11.00. solAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

solAR is free to download; Planet Gravity costs $11.00 up front. solAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Gravity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

solAR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: solAR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of solAR's written reviews are positive against 44% of Planet Gravity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

solAR ships an update every 3 months, Planet Gravity every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
solAR versus Planet Gravity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersolARPlanet Gravity
PriceFree — better$11.00
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better4.2 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael StoeckliOscar Tsang

Customer experience

solAR

All ratings2,080 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.1%

Planet Gravity

All ratings54 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

Bugs and requests

solAR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Planets not rendering properly in iOS 16
  • Purchased content not unlocking correctly
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more planets and dwarf planets
  • Improve accuracy of scale and orbital mechanics
  • Provide more educational information about planets
  • Allow free access to full solar system view

Planet Gravity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

solAR

One-time1
  • Activate all Celestial Bodies$4.99
1 purchases

Planet Gravity

One-time1
  • Golden Pass$2.99

Questions

Is solAR free?
solAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Gravity free?
Planet Gravity costs $11.00, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, solAR or Planet Gravity?
solAR is rated higher. solAR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Planet Gravity averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.
Do solAR or Planet Gravity have ads?
Planet Gravity shows ads; solAR does not.
Which is updated more often, solAR or Planet Gravity?
solAR ships an update every 3 months, and Planet Gravity every 4 months. Most recently, solAR was updated on September 22, 2026 and Planet Gravity on September 23, 2026.

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