Comparison

The Solar System vs CloudLabs The Solar System

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

CloudLabs The Solar System

Create and observe your own solar system with this interactive simulation. Configure stars, planets, and orbits to learn about celestial mechanics. Watch your custom solar system come to life.

Highlights
  • Configure solar system parameters
  • Select main star properties
  • Establish planet orbits
  • Observe planetary motion
  • Interactive simulation
Features
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This simulation provides you with a holoprojector which you can use to configure the solar system. You will need to select the main star of the solar system, taking into account the mass, radius and temperature. You will also need to establish the number of orbits of the planets and place each one in its respective orbit. Once you have configured the solar system, you will be able to start the simulation in order to observe the motion of the planets around the sun.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudLabs The Solar System at Free against The Solar System's $1.99. CloudLabs The Solar System also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CloudLabs The Solar System is free to download; The Solar System costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Solar System versus CloudLabs The Solar System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Solar SystemCloudLabs The Solar System
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsJiovany Orozco

In-app purchases

None

The Solar System

No in-app purchases

None

CloudLabs The Solar System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Solar System free?
The Solar System costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudLabs The Solar System free?
CloudLabs The Solar System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Solar System or CloudLabs The Solar System have ads?
Neither The Solar System nor CloudLabs The Solar System shows ads.

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