# Solar System Builder AR vs Planets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planets at none against Solar System Builder AR's 1. Solar System Builder AR's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (194 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Solar System Builder AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar System Builder AR has 194 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar System Builder AR | Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-builder-ar-space/id1399081481/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-home-solar-system/id1521122945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 72 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Ghiserel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240176805) | [Eran Katsav](https://appshunter.io/developer/656314140) |

## 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


### Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-home-solar-system/id1521122945)

Explore the solar system from your home with this augmented reality app. Place planets anywhere, walk around them, and examine their real surfaces up close. Experience the vastness of space without leaving your house.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality planet placement, Explore real planet surfaces, Walk through the solar system, Interactive planet exploration, Place planets anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Planets free?

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

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

Solar System Builder AR is rated higher. Solar System Builder AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Planets averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Solar System Builder AR nor Planets 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.*