# Cosmic Atlas vs ARPlanets 2

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmic Atlas at 3.7 against ARPlanets 2's 3.3. Cosmic Atlas also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (65 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosmic Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosmic Atlas holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Cosmic Atlas's written reviews are positive against 57% of ARPlanets 2's.

Cosmic Atlas ships an update every 3 weeks, ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosmic Atlas | ARPlanets 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-atlas/id1305522465/reviews)** | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 408 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Atlas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503373138) | [Daniele Citi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187632258) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosmic Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-atlas/id1305522465)

Explore a vast, scientifically rendered universe with lifelike exoplanets and detailed celestial bodies. Navigate through trillions of light years with multiple exploration modes, from first-person flight to telescopic identification. Discover and learn about thousands of planets beyond our solar system.

**Highlights:** Explore 5,000+ lifelike exoplanets, Navigate 180 trillion sq light years, Six interstellar travel modes, First-person planet view, Scientifically accurate renderings, Telescope identification mode, Detailed planet information panels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🌌 Immersive exploration experience
- 📚 Great for learning about the universe
- 💡 Unique and original app
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 💸 Paywalls limit free version
- 🤔 Confusing in-app purchases
- 📱 Text size difficult to read
- 😵 Over-the-top and irritating graphics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Kicked out of the game
- Cannot connect to server
- Error that doesn't let user in
- Planets brighten up unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more solar system objects
- Fix Haumea's shape
- Add more candidates, dwarf moons, hypothetical objects, spacecrafts, anomalies, random asteroids, meteoroids, and comets
- Add ability to go into planets and see a preview
- Add more galaxies to travel to


### ARPlanets 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637)

Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality Solar System exploration, Interactive 3D model manipulation, Discover celestial body details, AR-based astronomy lessons, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access AR | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cosmic Atlas free?

Cosmic Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARPlanets 2 free?

ARPlanets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cosmic Atlas or ARPlanets 2?

Cosmic Atlas is rated higher. Cosmic Atlas averages 3.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while ARPlanets 2 averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Cosmic Atlas or ARPlanets 2 have ads?

Neither Cosmic Atlas nor ARPlanets 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cosmic Atlas or ARPlanets 2?

Cosmic Atlas ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cosmic Atlas was updated on November 4, 2026 and ARPlanets 2 on November 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.*