Comparison

The Solar System vs CloudLabs Planetary system

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 Planetary system

Features
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In this simulation, you are asked to calculate some measurements of celestial bodies, such as area, perimeter, and volume. To do so, a holographic projector is available for the observation and measurement of the necessary distances. The correct calculation of these properties will help the astronauts learn more about the new planetary system.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudLabs Planetary system at Free against The Solar System's $1.99. CloudLabs Planetary system also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 29 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

CloudLabs Planetary 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Solar System ships an update every 29 months, CloudLabs Planetary system every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
The Solar System versus CloudLabs Planetary system: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Solar SystemCloudLabs Planetary system
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 8 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.011.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size112 MB243 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsJiovany Orozco

In-app purchases

None

The Solar System

No in-app purchases

None

CloudLabs Planetary system

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Solar System free?
The Solar System costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudLabs Planetary system free?
CloudLabs Planetary system is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Solar System or CloudLabs Planetary system have ads?
Neither The Solar System nor CloudLabs Planetary system shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Solar System or CloudLabs Planetary system?
The Solar System ships an update every 29 months, and CloudLabs Planetary system every 8 months. Most recently, The Solar System was updated on September 10, 2026 and CloudLabs Planetary system on September 9, 2026.

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