# ARPlanets 2 vs Space Gate

The clearest difference is price: ARPlanets 2 at Free against Space Gate's $12.99. ARPlanets 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Space Gate's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (86% vs 57%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ARPlanets 2 is free to download; Space Gate costs $12.99 up front. ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Gate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Gate has 200 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of ARPlanets 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Space Gate's.

ARPlanets 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Space Gate weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARPlanets 2 | Space Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637/reviews) | **[4.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 449 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniele Citi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187632258) | [Ali Samaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721049950) |

## What reviewers say

### ARPlanets 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arplanets-2/id1387711637)

Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality Solar System exploration, Interactive 3D model manipulation, Discover celestial body details, AR-based astronomy lessons, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access AR | $1.99 | one-time |


### Space Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531)

Explore the universe with interactive 3D and AR experiences of the solar system. Discover celestial bodies, engage with live astronomy news, and even interact with black holes. Tailored for learning and education.

**Highlights:** 3D and AR solar system exploration, Interactive black hole simulations, Live astronomy magazine, Educational celestial catalogs, Capture and save celestial snapshots

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning 3D graphics and visual quality
- 🌍 Immersive AR experience for exploring planets
- 📚 Comprehensive educational content about space
- 🎓 Excellent tool for teachers and students
- 📸 Screenshot/snapshot capture functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading free-to-play pricing model
- 🔒 Unexpected in-app purchase charges
- 🎮 Unintuitive navigation and UI
- 🐛 Orbital mechanics inaccuracies
- 🌙 Moon tidal locking not correctly simulated

**Reported bugs**

- Moon not tidally locked to Earth
- Moon orbiting Earth in wrong direction
- Planets orbiting sun in opposing/incorrect directions
- Uranus moons glitched
- Venus orbital speed faster than Mercury

**Requested features**

- Ability to set any planet as immobile center point
- More free planets without paywall
- Additional galaxies beyond solar system
- Toggle for planet/moon/star name labels
- Time-lapse function with variable speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARPlanets 2 free?

ARPlanets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Gate free?

Space Gate costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARPlanets 2 or Space Gate?

Space Gate is rated higher. ARPlanets 2 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Space Gate averages 4.8 from 200 ratings.

### Do ARPlanets 2 or Space Gate have ads?

Neither ARPlanets 2 nor Space Gate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARPlanets 2 or Space Gate?

ARPlanets 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Space Gate weekly. Most recently, ARPlanets 2 was updated on August 27, 2026 and Space Gate on August 1, 2026.

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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.*