AR Solar System PRO vs Cosmo Pic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Solar System PRO
Explore the solar system in augmented reality. Place planets in your environment, walk among them, and learn detailed facts. Interact with celestial bodies to view them from all angles.
- Augmented reality planet placement
- Interactive 3D planet models
- Real-time planet rotation and revolution
- Detailed astronomical data for each planet
- Virtual space travel experience
- Gesture-based interaction
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"AR Solar System" turns your device into a telescope in augmented reality for the observation of the planets of the Solar System. Choose and place a planet or several planets in the scene: in your home (in the air, on the floor, on a table, on a wall, on any horizontal surface) or outside the home (ex. open sky)... Observe the planets of our Solar System as you've never seen them before! The planets available for observation are: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris The software uses the information available on the planets of the Solar System to animate the rotations of the planets: every second corresponds to one hour, each planet rotates at the real speed, in the direction of real rotation. For each planet data are available such as size, rotation period, period of revolution, type of atmosphere, gravity, etc... Walk in the scene with your legs moving between the planets (like travel in space) and observe them with your device like a telescope: - approaching the planet you will see more details such as craters, valleys, plains, mountain ranges, etc... - moving away from the planet, you will see the planet entirely or more planets together - turning around the planet you can see the side of interest or simulate the flight of a spaceship orbiting the planet - by moving over or under the planet you will be able to observe its poles - etc… Interacting manually with the planets you can: - Move the planet in the real scene (pan gesture: dragging a finger on the planet) - Enlarge and shrink the planet (pinch gesture: pinching the planet) - Rotate the planet around its axis of rotation (rotation gesture: rotating the planet with two fingers); manual rotation deactivates the automatic one - Remove the planet from the scene (long press gesture: holding a finger on the planet for half a second) - Add a new planet to the scene by touching the desired position (using horizontal plane in real world or feature points) - Select a planet from the scene and display its characteristics (double tap gesture: tap a planet twice with a finger) Background of the scene: in the presence of light in the real world the milky way and the stars (deep space) are projected as the background of the planets on the walls of your house or in the sky if you are outdoors; in the absence of light (or covering the camera with a finger) moving in the scene will seem to travel in deep space (virtual reality feature… the real world will be removed from the scene). Useful for all those who love to observe the planets of the Solar System in every detail, for teachers, scholars, students, astronomers, etc... UNIVERSAL APP: - You pay only once and run on all your devices
Cosmo Pic
Discover stunning astronomy images daily with this app. Save your favorites, explore past images, and learn about the universe. Unlock sharing and saving features with a one-time purchase.
- Daily astronomy picture discovery
- Favorites gallery
- 1-month image history
- Ad-free experience
- One-time purchase for sharing/saving
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Explore the Universe Daily with Cosmo Pic Cosmo Pic transforms your device into a window to the cosmos, delivering high quality astronomy pictures directly to you. With Cosmo Pic, the beauty of the universe unfolds in a new image every day, inviting you to embark on an unparalleled cosmic journey. ● Daily Discovery Astronomy Picture of the Day: Immerse yourself in the splendor of the cosmos with breathtaking space images. Each day brings a new view of the universe, designed to inspire and enlighten. ● Personalised Galaxy Favorites Gallery: Curate your collection of cosmic wonders. Revisit your favorite space images anytime, complete with in-depth descriptions that unveil the mysteries of the universe. Add or remove favorites to tailor your gallery to your celestial curiosity. ● Time Travel 1-Month History: Dive into the recent past with access to the last 30 days of space imagery. ● Free Experience Enjoy features ad-free. For sharing space photos with friends and saving them to your photos, opt for a one-time purchase to unlock that feature. Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, a student of the cosmos, or simply in awe of the universe's beauty, Cosmo Pic is your daily gateway to the stars. Start your exploration of the universe with Cosmo Pic - where the wonders of the universe are always within reach.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cosmo Pic at Free against AR Solar System PRO's $0.99. AR Solar System PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Cosmo Pic is free to download; AR Solar System PRO costs $0.99 up front. Cosmo Pic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Solar System PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AR Solar System PRO | Cosmo Pic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Jan Armbrust |
Customer experience
AR Solar System PRO
Cosmo Pic
In-app purchases
AR Solar System PRO
No in-app purchases
Cosmo Pic
- Share and Save$1.99









