Comparison

SmartStart Early Learning vs 3D Solar System Tour

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

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SmartStart Early Learning

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Smart Toddler Puzzles Pro 3D help children learn what all to be studied and needed prior to first grade. Also build and practice cognitive skills, visual spatial skills, shape recognition, as well as tactile and fine motor skills. Also color puzzle encourages eye-hand, fine motor and creative expression skills. Capital letters puzzle includes a piece for each of the twenty-six letters in the alphabet. A colorful picture under each piece shows an image beginning with the same letter, helping to develop letter recognition and pre-reading skills! Also, encourages eye-hand, fine motor and visual perception skills. Similarly lower case letters puzzle also includes 26 letters in the alphabet, helping to develop letter recognition and pre-reading skills! Also, encourages eye-hand, fine motor and visual perception skills. It's truly a FRESH START for puzzles! These 3D designed playfully styled puzzle is like nothing you've seen before! Learn to count in a new and fun way. Match these 3D created puzzle pairs to make mastering numbers as easy as 1, 2, 3. Groups of objects illustrate numbers 1-10, and the puzzles are self-correcting--each piece has only one match that fits--so children can play independently and learn all the while. Phonics teaches letter names and sounds in a fun, interactive way. Appropriate for children who are at least two years old, this learning toy lets little learners to learn the corresponding letter names and sounds by tapping each letter. This colorful puzzle, featuring 9 colorful puzzle pieces designed, allowing children to learn names of the colors as they snap in each puzzle piece. This shapes puzzle will encourage children to develop shape recognition skills. Shapes Puzzle educates and entertains your little one with easy-to-move shapes that snap into place on top of silhouette puzzles. Shapes Puzzle encourages cognitive thinking and fine motor skills, and exposes young minds. Place pieces correctly to trigger names of animal. Enhance matching and listening skills. Ten animal-themed pieces. 3D designed construction. Each animal piece has matching animal shape picture beneath. Eye- and ear-catching puzzle enhances matching and listening skills. Children's favorite foods are elevated to an art form in this colorful wooden puzzle. The idea is for toddlers to learn names of food:: Once children identify the correct puzzle piece, they must use their eye-hand coordination to maneuver the shape into the slot. As the piece is snapped in, children learn name of food from sound. Go, go, go in your choice of vehicle with this colorful 8-piece wooden puzzle! The bright colors will catch your child's interest and the shapes under the pieces will help to solve the puzzle. A great way to practice names of vehicles, hand-eye, fine motor and memory skills. Kids will love playing with this educational jigsaw puzzle presenting the planets of the solar system. Explore the solar system with this unique puzzle while expanding kids knowledge of planets and more. Similarly Ocean life puzzle with all ocean animals. Although it's perfect for preschoolers, many children of kindergarten age and in the early grades also enjoy snapping the 3D puzzle pieces into place and learning alphabets, numbers, phonics, shapes, colors, animals, and many more. Each puzzle piece (letter, number, shape, or any) is 3D designed. As each puzzle piece is snapped in, multimedia audio plays out saying name of puzzle piece. To the point, 3D toddler puzzles help preschoolers and kindergartners more enthusiastic to study and learn. As a result, your child can learn alphabets (capital and lower case), numbers, counting, shapes, colors, phonics, and many more without parent guidance. Educational games for young children is "Delight children through learning." We keep the games simple but magically inviting and nourishing to focus more in studies. We strive to give children just the right balance between education and fun.

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3D Solar System Tour

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The universe, right in your pocket. "3D Solar System Tour" is an easy-to-use planetarium app that recreates the Solar System with beautiful 3D graphics, soothing BGM, and detailed voice narration. No complex controls required. Just relax and listen to the stories of the stars. 【Main Feature: Audio Guide Tour】 Narrated Solar System Tour The highlight of this app is the "Tour Mode," which automatically takes you on a journey through all the planets. Just like a museum guide, a calm voice explains the mysteries and characteristics of each planet. Perfect for relaxing before bed or learning something new during your commute. (Available via Rewarded Ads or Premium Plan) 【Other Features】 Beautiful 3D Simulation Explore the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Rotate planets with a swipe or zoom in to see their textures. Experience the Vastness: "Real Scale Mode" Switch to scientifically accurate size ratios and distances with a single tap. Note: In this mode, the Sun is massive, while other planets appear merely as tiny dots. While not visually detailed, this mode offers a powerful educational perspective on how vast and empty space truly is. Simple Warp Travel In "Exploration Mode," you can experience the atmosphere of traveling to planets aboard a spaceship. Note: This is a simple visual transition to jump to your destination, not a complex flight simulator. Interesting Astronomical Data Core Data: Diameter, Mass, Orbital/Rotational periods. Travel Time: See how long it would take to reach each planet using the "Apollo" spacecraft or the modern "Parker Solar Probe." 【Premium Features】 The app is free to download. Upgrading to the Premium Plan unlocks: ・Ad-Free Experience: Remove all ads. ・Unlimited Audio Tours: Access the full guided tour without watching reward ads. Note: An internet connection is required to use this app.

Screenshots

SmartStart Early Learning4 screens
3D Solar System Tour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Solar System Tour at Free against SmartStart Early Learning's $2.99. 3D Solar System Tour also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). SmartStart Early Learning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

3D Solar System Tour is free to download; SmartStart Early Learning costs $2.99 up front. 3D Solar System Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartStart Early Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartStart Early Learning ships an update every 12 months, 3D Solar System Tour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
SmartStart Early Learning versus 3D Solar System Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartStart Early Learning3D Solar System Tour
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigiGalaxyTakashi Imamura

In-app purchases

None

SmartStart Early Learning

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Solar System Tour

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$5.00

Questions

Is SmartStart Early Learning free?
SmartStart Early Learning costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Solar System Tour free?
3D Solar System Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartStart Early Learning or 3D Solar System Tour have ads?
3D Solar System Tour shows ads; SmartStart Early Learning does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartStart Early Learning or 3D Solar System Tour?
SmartStart Early Learning ships an update every 12 months, and 3D Solar System Tour every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartStart Early Learning was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3D Solar System Tour on October 30, 2026.

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