Comparison

AR vs Solar System AR 4D

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

Head to head
About

AR

Explore a realistic solar system in augmented reality. View planets and their movements up close in your environment, from your bedroom to the outdoors. A simple and immersive way to learn about space.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality solar system
  • Planet movement visualization
  • Detailed planet information
  • Immersive educational experience
  • Classroom and outdoor use
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Imagine yourself immersed in a solar system and watch closely every movement of planets as you want them to be. A cool and simple way of viewing the solar system! With AR - Solar System, you can explore science in whole new dimension. And look up for the details of every planet. This uses apple's new ARkit, through which you can delve into solar system wherever you want, whether it is your bedroom, classroom and outdoor garden.

About

Solar System AR 4D

Features
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Solar System AR 4D – Explore Space in Augmented Reality Learn about the planets in Arabic, English, and French. No cards required. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the solar system. With AR technology, 3D models of planets appear in your environment, making space exploration fun, interactive, and educational. Key Features: - Augmented Reality Space Exploration: Point your camera at any flat surface (floor, wall, desk) and watch planets appear in stunning 3D. - Interactive 3D Models: Rotate, resize, and zoom in on each planet with simple touch gestures. - Photo Capture: Take pictures with the planets and share your cosmic journey with family and friends. - Audio Pronunciation: Hear the names of planets spoken aloud in your chosen language. - Multilingual Learning: Supports Arabic, English, and French for a truly global learning experience. Why Students, Parents, and Teachers Love It: - Makes learning about space exciting and easy to understand - Builds astronomy knowledge in three major languages - Turns complex science into a fun, hands-on experience - Works without cards or additional tools Perfect for schools, homeschooling, and young explorers. Traveling through space has never been this easy or this exciting – bring the solar system to life with AR.

Screenshots

AR4 screens
Solar System AR 4D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR at none against Solar System AR 4D's 3. AR also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 46 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Solar System AR 4D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR ships an update every 5 months, Solar System AR 4D every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AR versus Solar System AR 4D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARSolar System AR 4D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 46 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkshat GoelIbrahim Amer

In-app purchases

None

AR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Solar System AR 4D

One-time1
  • Unlock3 variants$5.99

Questions

Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar System AR 4D free?
Solar System AR 4D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR or Solar System AR 4D have ads?
Neither AR nor Solar System AR 4D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR or Solar System AR 4D?
AR ships an update every 5 months, and Solar System AR 4D every 46 months. Most recently, AR was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solar System AR 4D on October 7, 2026.

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