# The Sun 3D vs Solar Explorer 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Sun 3D at 100% against Solar Explorer 3D's 50%. The Sun 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Solar Explorer 3D's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar Explorer 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Sun 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Sun 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Explorer 3D has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Sun 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar Explorer 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sun 3D | Solar Explorer 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-3d/id1376468289/reviews)** | [4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 833 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOZAIK Education Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064850236) | [Shenzhen Qizhuan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838373818) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sun 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-3d/id1376468289)

Explore the Sun in interactive 3D with detailed animations, narrations, and quizzes. Rotate, zoom, and navigate through complex scenes, with support for multiple languages and VR mode. Designed for students aged 8-18, but engaging for all.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D solar model, Rotation and zoom functionality, Predefined views and walk mode, Narrations and animations, Animated quizzes, Multilingual support, VR mode compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solar Explorer 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739)

Explore the cosmos with a realistic 3D simulation of the Solar System. Witness celestial bodies, spacecraft, and their movements with detailed surface views and mission replays. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and educators.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D Solar System simulation, Detailed celestial body and spacecraft models, Surface exploration and landing views, Time acceleration for observing motion, Mission replay functionality, Real-time astronomical data display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sun 3D free?

The Sun 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Explorer 3D free?

Solar Explorer 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Sun 3D or Solar Explorer 3D?

The Sun 3D is rated higher. The Sun 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Solar Explorer 3D averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do The Sun 3D or Solar Explorer 3D have ads?

Neither The Sun 3D nor Solar Explorer 3D shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*