# Solar System Builder AR vs Pocket Planets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Planets at none against Solar System Builder AR's 1. Solar System Builder AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar System Builder AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Planets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solar System Builder AR against 4.6 for Pocket Planets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar System Builder AR has 194 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Solar System Builder AR's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocket Planets's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar System Builder AR | Pocket Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-builder-ar-space/id1399081481/reviews)** | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planets/id1496547610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 86 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Ghiserel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240176805) | [Ad Lunam Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496547609) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar System Builder AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-builder-ar-space/id1399081481)

Create and explore your own solar systems in augmented reality. Learn about planets, stars, and gravity through interactive simulations and educational content. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.

**Highlights:** Create custom solar systems in AR, Orbital physics simulation, Explore 35+ celestial bodies, Learn about gravity and orbits, Place objects in real-world environments, Detailed information on celestial bodies

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Pack - Stars and Planets | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing AR solar experience
- 🌌 Realistic 3D simulations
- 🌟 Beautiful imagery and visuals
- 🔭 Great for amateur astronomers
- 🪐 Ability to build own solar systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires real money for most content
- 💰 Limited free planets and features
- 🤔 Some users confused about unlocking content
- 💵 High cost for AR features

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and celestial objects
- Include pre-built solar systems
- Add black holes
- Scale sun size
- Add tutorial for planet orbits


### Pocket Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planets/id1496547610)

Explore our solar system with detailed information on planets, moons, and astronauts. Track who is currently in space and receive notifications for new launches. Access NASA images and compare celestial body characteristics.

**Highlights:** Detailed planet and moon data, Astronaut information and missions, Real-time space occupancy, Launch notifications, NASA image gallery, Celestial body comparisons

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar System Builder AR free?

Solar System Builder AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Planets free?

Pocket Planets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar System Builder AR or Pocket Planets?

Solar System Builder AR is rated higher. Solar System Builder AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Pocket Planets averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do Solar System Builder AR or Pocket Planets have ads?

Pocket Planets shows ads; Solar System Builder AR does not.

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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.*