Comparison

The Solar System vs ARPlanets 2

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

Head to head
About

The Solar System

Features
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Use the latest in AR technology to bring the entire solar system right into your immediate environment with this augmented reality app. Imagine the immersive thrill of an augmented reality experience for your students who are studying the solar system. Walk around and move forward and back to get close-up views of each planet. The Solar System - AR adds a whole new dimension for science teachers who want to engage their students by providing unique learning experiences. Use the slider to select a planet in order to view it more closely and to learn about the planet by reading interesting information. The Solar System - AR uses Apple's ARKit and allows you to instantly view and learn about the solar system. It perfect for classrooms and will help get kids excited about exploring the information provided about each planet. In addition, tables of information are presented when icons are tapped. The information for each planet includes: length of day, distance from the sun, diameter, number of moons and mass. Note: Since camera access is required for AR experience please make sure that Settings -> General -> Restrictions -> Camera is set to allow access to the iPad camera.

About

ARPlanets 2

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
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Introducing ARPlanets 2! Completely rewritten from scratch to offer the ultimate user experience this app will bring the entire augmented reality Solar System into your pocket! The AR user experience is of the highest level with total control of the models thanks to intuitive gestures. The new great AR Lessons section will teach you with nice lessons in augmented reality basic astronomy concepts such as Kepler's Laws up to advanced notions such as differential photometry. Learning has never been so beautiful! -> Main features - User friendly user interface aimed at offering the maximum user experience - Completely manipulate 3D models thanks to very simple gestures. - Discover the names of the most interesting areas of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter simply by getting closer with your phone! - Learn notions of basic astronomy in augmented reality such as the Earth-Moon system and Kepler's Laws up to advanced topics such as differential photometry thanks to the AR Lessons section! Learning has never been so beautiful!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARPlanets 2 at Free against The Solar System's $1.99. ARPlanets 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 29 months). The Solar System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

ARPlanets 2 is free to download; The Solar System costs $1.99 up front. ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Solar System asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Solar System ships an update every 29 months, ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Solar System versus ARPlanets 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Solar SystemARPlanets 2
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB408 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsDaniele Citi

In-app purchases

None

The Solar System

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ARPlanets 2

One-time1
  • Full Access AR$1.99

Questions

Is The Solar System free?
The Solar System costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARPlanets 2 free?
ARPlanets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Solar System or ARPlanets 2 have ads?
Neither The Solar System nor ARPlanets 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Solar System or ARPlanets 2?
The Solar System ships an update every 29 months, and ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Solar System was updated on November 2, 2026 and ARPlanets 2 on November 2, 2026.

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