Comparison

Exoplanet Explorer vs المجموعة الشمسية

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

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About

Exoplanet Explorer

Explore a vast catalog of over 6,000 confirmed exoplanets with detailed scientific data. Compare worlds, visualize habitable zones, and track new discoveries. Ideal for stargazers, students, educators, and researchers.

Highlights
  • 6,000+ confirmed exoplanets
  • Detailed scientific data
  • Advanced filtering and sorting
  • Planet comparison tool
  • Habitable zone analysis
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Explore the universe of exoplanets — over 6,000 confirmed worlds orbiting distant stars, updated from leading scientific archives. Track new discoveries as they happen and dive into the data behind every planet. EXPLORE THE COSMOS Search, filter, and sort the complete catalogue of confirmed exoplanets. Find planets by discovery method, star type, orbital characteristics, or habitability potential. Every entry includes detailed scientific data from peer-reviewed sources. ATMOSPHERIC SPECTRA Browse JWST and Hubble transmission spectra for planets where atmospheric data is available. Toggle molecular overlays for CO2, CH4, H2O, CO and more to see which absorption features have been detected. 3D SYSTEM VIEW Step into a planetary system in 3D — see each planet's orbit around its host star with realistic shading and a visualisation of the habitable zone. On iPhone and iPad you can also place a system into your environment in AR. COMPARE WORLDS Analyze exoplanets side-by-side — or compare them with Solar System planets like Earth, Jupiter, and Mars. Compare sizes, masses, orbital periods, star properties, and habitability scores to understand what makes each world unique. HABITABLE ZONE VISUALIZATION See exactly where planets orbit within their star's habitable zone — the region where liquid water could exist. Identify potentially Earth-like worlds and understand the conditions for life beyond our solar system. FEATURES • 6,000+ confirmed exoplanets with detailed scientific data • Atmospheric spectra with molecular overlays • 3D system view with AR mode • Advanced filtering and sorting • Planet comparison tool with Solar System reference • Habitable zone analysis • Spotlight search with deep linking • Home screen widgets • Apple Watch companion app • Bookmark favorites with iCloud sync • Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro GO PREMIUM Enjoying the app? Premium takes it further — unlimited bookmarks, the full planet comparison tool, and additional widgets. A small yearly upgrade that makes a big difference. Whether you're a curious stargazer, student, educator, or researcher, Exoplanet Explorer puts the cosmos in your pocket. Terms of Use (EULA): https://the-exoplanets.space/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://the-exoplanets.space/privacy/

About

المجموعة الشمسية

Explore planets and moons of the solar system using virtual reality. Learn about each planet individually or watch the entire system with planets orbiting the sun at different speeds. Test your knowledge with quizzes after learning about each celestial body.

Highlights
  • Virtual reality solar system exploration
  • Learn about individual planets and moons
  • Watch planets orbit the sun
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Educational content
Features
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إستكشف كواكب وأقمار المنظومة الشمسية باستخدام الواقع الافتراضي, تعرف على كل كوكب على حدة أو استمتع بمشاهدة النظام الشمسى و كل الكواكب تدور حول الشمس فى مساراتها كل منها يدور بسرعة مختلفة عن الآخر. بعد الانتهاء من عرض كل كوكب و معلوماته, يمكنك الاجابة على بعض الاسئلة تجربة مفيدة أكثر.

Screenshots

Exoplanet Explorer4 screens
المجموعة الشمسية4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Exoplanet Explorer at 4.6 against المجموعة الشمسية's 3.0. Exoplanet Explorer also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). المجموعة الشمسية's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Exoplanet Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. المجموعة الشمسية asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exoplanet Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exoplanet Explorer has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Exoplanet Explorer versus المجموعة الشمسية: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoplanet Explorerالمجموعة الشمسية
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (70 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarsten KnoblichRoqay

Customer experience

Exoplanet Explorer

All ratings70 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

المجموعة الشمسية

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Exoplanet Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • 3 months subscription7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • 12 months subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Big supporting tip$2.99
  • Really big supporting tip$4.99
None

المجموعة الشمسية

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exoplanet Explorer free?
Exoplanet Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is المجموعة الشمسية free?
المجموعة الشمسية is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exoplanet Explorer or المجموعة الشمسية?
Exoplanet Explorer is rated higher. Exoplanet Explorer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while المجموعة الشمسية averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Exoplanet Explorer or المجموعة الشمسية have ads?
Neither Exoplanet Explorer nor المجموعة الشمسية shows ads.

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