# Sol vs Planets AR

The clearest difference is rating: Planets AR at 4.5 against Sol's 4.0. Planets AR also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 6) and device support. Sol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Planets AR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planets AR has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sol | Planets AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-ar-system/id1450179511/reviews) | **[4.5 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-ar-solar-system-3d/id1494640887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450179510) | [Darren Tracey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494640886) |

## What reviewers say

### Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-ar-system/id1450179511)

Explore our solar system in augmented reality. Place planets in your environment, race to find and catch them, and learn interesting facts about each celestial body. Compete with friends for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality planet placement, Planet catching game mode, Interactive planet orbits, Learn planet facts, Score-based competition

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planets AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-ar-solar-system-3d/id1494640887)

Explore the solar system in augmented reality, bringing planets and their orbits to life. Discover detailed facts and high-definition surface images for each celestial body. Witness the dynamic movement of planets rotating and revolving around the sun.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality solar system visualization, Planet orbits and rotation simulation, Detailed planet facts, High-definition planet surface images, Full solar system view

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sol free?

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

### Is Planets AR free?

Planets AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sol or Planets AR?

Planets AR is rated higher. Sol averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Planets AR averages 4.5 from 78 ratings.

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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.*