Comparison

Spacecraft AR vs Planets AR

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

Head to head
About

Spacecraft AR

Explore the solar system with interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft. View them in augmented reality, scaled to your environment, and learn about their missions. Perfect for aspiring astronauts, educators, and space lovers.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D spacecraft models
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • True-to-life and adjustable scaling
  • Detailed mission information
  • In-app camera functionality
  • Explore Earth, Mars, and beyond
Features
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Created by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this stunning educational app uses native mobile augmented reality to bring spacecraft explorers from across the solar system to whatever space you’re in. Find a flat surface and view interactive 3D models right in front of you, scaled to table-top size or in their true-to-life proportions. Take pics with the spacecraft in your favorite environments, and explore detailed info about their fascinating missions. This tool is excellent for budding astronauts, teachers, and space enthusiasts. Bring NASA’s journey of exploration to life in the classroom, home, or anywhere. Features: Interact with 3D spacecraft models of the Curiosity rover, Mars Exploration Rover (Spirit/Opportunity), InSightSMAP, Voyager, Juno, and Cassini, the 70-Meter Deep Space Network Antenna and more. Learn about missions that explore Earth, Mars, and beyond True-to-life and adjustable size interaction In-depth information about each space mission Camera functionality

About

Planets AR

Explore our solar system with an augmented reality experience. See planets, moons, and dwarf planets come to life in your room or the night sky. Learn fascinating facts and take photos for school projects.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality solar system visualization
  • Interactive planet controls
  • Night mode for stargazing
  • Detailed planet information
  • Capture photos of celestial bodies
  • Talking planets for guidance
Features
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Planets AR is like a spaceship that takes you on a magical journey through our incredible solar system! You'll meet all the planets, moons, and even some mysterious dwarf planets, as if you're an astronaut in outer space! But, this isn't just any ordinary journey! With our app's incredible Augmented Reality technology, you'll be able to see them right in front of your eyes, even in low-light conditions, making it an unforgettable experience! And if you prefer stargazing, you can even see them in the night sky with night mode. You can be amazed to learn that Saturn's rings were made up of ice particles and that Pluto was a dwarf planet that used to be classified as the ninth planet, as well as its history and significance in our understanding of the universe. Learning about the cosmos will become fun and easy. With just a few taps, you can snap a picture of the planets. Imagine the looks of admiration from your teacher and classmates as you present stunning, lifelike pictures for your school projects and homework. This incredible augmented reality app will elevate your work to new heights, making you the star of the classroom. But that's not all, our app is more than that - it's also a teacher! Each planet speaks its name and tells you about itself, so you can learn amazing facts and see detailed information about each planet, dwarf planet, and moon. And don't worry, you won't be alone on this journey - our Talking Planets will guide you every step of the way! So, if you're ready to blast off on an adventure to explore the wonders of our solar system, our app is the perfect spaceship for you! You'll have a blast while learning about the incredible universe that surrounds us. Discover the wonders of space through: - The Sun and our Solar System, which includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. - Dwarf planets, such as Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris may be small in size but are big in intrigue. - Moons, including Earth's Moon, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Callisto, Titan, Enceladus, Iapetus, Triton, and Charon, which each have their own unique features and secrets. Planet Control Made Easy: - Explore the solar system with intuitive and user-friendly controls! - Swipe your finger to rotate the planets, and drag them to move them around in the room. - Use your two fingers to pinch in and out to make the planets bigger or smaller. - With these simple controls, you can become a space explorer in no time! What People Are Saying: - "Great app for kids! Easy and interactive way of learning (though I wish they had such beautiful tech earlier)..." - Mona - "I really like the game, I can move the planets when I touch them and it seems that you have the real planets next to it." - Salvador Gonzalez Janeiro - "It is a really cool app. I like how you can see how long a year and day is. Who ever made this app thank you." - Morgan Sisk - "Excellent, this sort of thing is hard to find.." - NVB9 Connect with us: - Visit us at https://planetsar.agrmayank.com/ or check out our other apps at https://studios.agrmayank.com/. - Have any questions or suggestions? Reach out at contact@agrmayank.com and we'll be happy to help. - Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AgrMayankStudios, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/agrmayankstudios/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/AgrMayankStudio/, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/agrmayankstudios/ to stay up to date.

Screenshots

Spacecraft AR4 screens
Planets AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planets AR at 100% against Spacecraft AR's 53%. Planets AR also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). Spacecraft AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Planets AR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spacecraft AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planets AR holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Spacecraft AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planets AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacecraft AR ships an update every 7 months, Planets AR daily. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Spacecraft AR versus Planets AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacecraft ARPlanets AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (25 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJet Propulsion LaboratoryMayank Raj

Customer experience

Spacecraft AR

All ratings25 ratings
Positive48.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Planets AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spacecraft AR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Planets AR

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Spacecraft AR free?
Spacecraft AR 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, Spacecraft AR or Planets AR?
Planets AR is rated higher. Spacecraft AR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Planets AR averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Spacecraft AR or Planets AR have ads?
Planets AR shows ads; Spacecraft AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Spacecraft AR or Planets AR?
Spacecraft AR ships an update every 7 months, and Planets AR daily. Most recently, Spacecraft AR was updated on October 20, 2026 and Planets AR on October 20, 2026.

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