ARPlanets 2 vs PLANETARIUM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Augmented reality Solar System exploration
- Interactive 3D model manipulation
- Discover celestial body details
- AR-based astronomy lessons
- User-friendly interface
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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!
PLANETARIUM
Discover the Solar System with this educational app. Explore planets, land on points of interest to learn more, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Embark on a cosmic journey and learn about our celestial neighbors.
- Explore the Solar System
- Learn about planets
- Interactive landing points
- Knowledge-testing quizzes
- Educational content
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Ciao Terrestre, benvenuto su Planetarium! Planetarium è l'APP che ti porta alla scoperta del Sistema Solare. Esplora con noi tutti gli otto pianeti + 1: ci sarà anche Plutone ex pianeta, ma che è sempre nei nostri cuori. Atterra sui punti di interessa e scopri di più sui nostri vicini di casa. Mettiti alla prova e rispondi ai quiz: al termine scoprirai quanto sei arrivato lontano. Buon viaggio LOfficina del Planetario
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLANETARIUM at none against ARPlanets 2's 1. PLANETARIUM also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). ARPlanets 2's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 49 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLANETARIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.
ARPlanets 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, PLANETARIUM every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARPlanets 2 | PLANETARIUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 423 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniele Citi | WAY Srl |
Customer experience
ARPlanets 2
PLANETARIUM
In-app purchases
ARPlanets 2
- Full Access AR$1.99
PLANETARIUM
No in-app purchases
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