Comparison

AR vs 3D Solar System Tour

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

3D Solar System Tour

Features
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The universe, right in your pocket. "3D Solar System Tour" is an easy-to-use planetarium app that recreates the Solar System with beautiful 3D graphics, soothing BGM, and detailed voice narration. No complex controls required. Just relax and listen to the stories of the stars. 【Main Feature: Audio Guide Tour】 Narrated Solar System Tour The highlight of this app is the "Tour Mode," which automatically takes you on a journey through all the planets. Just like a museum guide, a calm voice explains the mysteries and characteristics of each planet. Perfect for relaxing before bed or learning something new during your commute. (Available via Rewarded Ads or Premium Plan) 【Other Features】 Beautiful 3D Simulation Explore the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Rotate planets with a swipe or zoom in to see their textures. Experience the Vastness: "Real Scale Mode" Switch to scientifically accurate size ratios and distances with a single tap. Note: In this mode, the Sun is massive, while other planets appear merely as tiny dots. While not visually detailed, this mode offers a powerful educational perspective on how vast and empty space truly is. Simple Warp Travel In "Exploration Mode," you can experience the atmosphere of traveling to planets aboard a spaceship. Note: This is a simple visual transition to jump to your destination, not a complex flight simulator. Interesting Astronomical Data Core Data: Diameter, Mass, Orbital/Rotational periods. Travel Time: See how long it would take to reach each planet using the "Apollo" spacecraft or the modern "Parker Solar Probe." 【Premium Features】 The app is free to download. Upgrading to the Premium Plan unlocks: ・Ad-Free Experience: Remove all ads. ・Unlimited Audio Tours: Access the full guided tour without watching reward ads. Note: An internet connection is required to use this app.

Screenshots

AR4 screens
3D Solar System Tour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR at none against 3D Solar System Tour's 1. AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). 3D Solar System Tour's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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. 3D Solar System Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR ships an update every 5 months, 3D Solar System Tour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR versus 3D Solar System Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR3D Solar System Tour
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkshat GoelTakashi Imamura

In-app purchases

None

AR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Solar System Tour

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$5.00

Questions

Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Solar System Tour free?
3D Solar System Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR or 3D Solar System Tour have ads?
3D Solar System Tour shows ads; AR does not.
Which is updated more often, AR or 3D Solar System Tour?
AR ships an update every 5 months, and 3D Solar System Tour every 3 weeks. Most recently, AR was updated on November 4, 2026 and 3D Solar System Tour on October 30, 2026.

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