Comparison

SolarSystem vs Planets

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

Head to head
About

SolarSystem

Explore the solar system through immersive MR, VR, and AR experiences. Adjust settings for your device and preferred viewing mode to learn about planets and space.

Highlights
  • Mixed Reality (MR) mode
  • Virtual Reality (VR) mode
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Single eye/Dual eye mode
  • Inter-pupillary distance correction
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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly.

About

Planets

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
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Have you ever dreamt of walking through the planets? Have you ever dreamt of touching Jupiter? Mars? maybe Venus or Saturn? now you can do it! Just open the app, touch the screen and put the solar system planets everywhere in your living room, bed room yard or anywhere else you want! look on top of them, stroll through them, you will see their real live surface, look closely at the moon creators touch Saturn rings and much more... This app is designed to give you live experience of all the solar system planets using it real surface view. You can plant the planets anywhere you want, you can walk through them, you can jump over them and most important you can explore them all without having to leave your house!!

Screenshots

SolarSystem4 screens
Planets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planets at 4.3 against SolarSystem's 3.0. Planets also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). SolarSystem's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 72 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarSystem ships an update monthly, Planets every 72 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SolarSystem versus Planets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarSystemPlanets
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 72 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHologram Co.,Ltd.Eran Katsav

Customer experience

SolarSystem

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Planets

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SolarSystem

No in-app purchases

None

Planets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarSystem free?
SolarSystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planets free?
Planets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SolarSystem or Planets?
Planets is rated higher. SolarSystem averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Planets averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SolarSystem or Planets have ads?
Neither SolarSystem nor Planets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarSystem or Planets?
SolarSystem ships an update monthly, and Planets every 72 months. Most recently, SolarSystem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Planets on November 3, 2026.

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