Comparison

Solar System Scope VR vs ISS ExplorAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solar System Scope VR

Explore breathtaking destinations within our solar system in virtual reality. Experience the sensation of walking on the Moon or Mars, visit the ISS, and view the night sky from your exact location. Works with or without VR glasses.

Highlights
  • Virtual solar system exploration
  • Visit Moon and Mars landing sites
  • Explore the International Space Station (ISS)
  • View night sky from current location
  • Works with VR glasses and phone screen
  • In development with new features planned
Features
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SolarVR is a new experimental virtual reality (VR) app from the creators of popular Solar System Scope application. SolarVR allows you to literally visit and explore several stunning destinations in our solar system. - Be blown off by the Solar System Virtual Reality Have you ever been curious about the place where the Apollo 11 landed? What about the Curiosity rover? Does your mind often play with the thoughts of how the walking on the Moon or on the Mars feels like? Well, now nothing stands in the way of your thirst to explore. - Not enough? There is also a possibility to visit ISS on its actual position. And furthermore you can scout the virtual night sky exactly as it looks like from your actual position. Pretty cool, right? - It works with and without VR glasses SolarVR operates best with the VR glasses, as it will provide the sensation of being directly in the space. If using VR glasses is not an option for you, this app will turn your phone into a direct window into the space and you can still enjoy similarly great views. - Note SolarVR is still in development, so you can look forward for new features and destinations to visit. - Please give us your feedback If you like our app, or you have some ideas what would you like us to improve, please give our App a rating and a review. We would appreciate it :)

About

ISS ExplorAR

Explore the International Space Station in stunning detail using augmented reality. Walk around the exterior or go inside to experience the astronaut's perspective, with interactive modules and informative videos. A 3D mode offers an alternative navigation experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) exploration
  • Detailed 3D ISS model
  • Interactive module information
  • In-station astronaut POV experience
  • Non-AR 3D navigation mode
  • VR Cupola view
  • Spacewalk simulation
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Explore the exterior and interior of the International Space Station in detail with Augmented Reality technology. Walkable AR Exploration Using Simultaneous Localization & Mapping (SLAM) augmented reality technology, the user will be able to place a realistic 3D model of the International Space Station on any nearby surface in their reality. By moving the device around in the AR Mode, the user can observe the exterior of the ISS in detail, including the information about each module. Go inside the 3D interior to experience the point of view of the astronauts themselves. Approach each apparatus inside the station to watch helpful videos and know more about it. Via the mini map available, the user will also able to jump to different modules. Thumb-Friendly Navigation in Non-AR 3D Mode For users who prefer non-AR mode, the ISS ExplorAR provides the 3D Mode in which the ISS interior is possible to explore by using a two-thumb friendly navigation system on screen. The user’s left thumb will control the directional button, whilst the right button will control the camera movement for an immersive experience. Cupola in VR & the Spacewalk Experience In the 3D non-AR mode, the user can find 2 ‘hidden features’ by visiting the right module. Approach the hidden icons for a spacewalk experience and enjoy the beautiful view of our planet in virtual reality in the Cupola.

Screenshots

Solar System Scope VR4 screens
ISS ExplorAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISS ExplorAR at 100% against Solar System Scope VR's 14%. ISS ExplorAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Solar System Scope VR's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solar System Scope VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ISS ExplorAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ISS ExplorAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar System Scope VR has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Solar System Scope VR's written reviews are positive against 100% of ISS ExplorAR's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solar System Scope VR versus ISS ExplorAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar System Scope VRISS ExplorAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 39 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB633 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINOVE, s.r.o.Octagon Studio Ltd

Customer experience

Solar System Scope VR

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative75.0%

ISS ExplorAR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solar System Scope VR

One-time1
  • Additional VR views / HQ Maps$5.99
None

ISS ExplorAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar System Scope VR free?
Solar System Scope VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ISS ExplorAR free?
ISS ExplorAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solar System Scope VR or ISS ExplorAR?
ISS ExplorAR is rated higher. Solar System Scope VR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ISS ExplorAR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Solar System Scope VR or ISS ExplorAR have ads?
Neither Solar System Scope VR nor ISS ExplorAR shows ads.

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