Comparison

Planets AR vs Flipboku Solar System AR

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

Head to head
About

Planets AR

Explore the solar system in augmented reality, bringing planets and their orbits to life. Discover detailed facts and high-definition surface images for each celestial body. Witness the dynamic movement of planets rotating and revolving around the sun.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality solar system visualization
  • Planet orbits and rotation simulation
  • Detailed planet facts
  • High-definition planet surface images
  • Full solar system view
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Explore the solar system in 3D, or place the planets in your room with augmented reality. Discover what makes each world different through guided activities, comparisons and curated facts. • Explore the Sun, eight planets, Earth's Moon and Pluto • Discover facts about orbits, surfaces, atmospheres and moons • Compare the size and distance of two worlds • Ask questions about a world on supported devices • Enjoy the 3D viewer with or without augmented reality Start exploring for free. Unlock all worlds and features with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Fact and comparison sources: Sun: https://science.nasa.gov/sun/facts/ Mercury: https://science.nasa.gov/mercury/facts/ Venus: https://science.nasa.gov/venus/venus-facts/ Earth: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/facts/ Moon: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/facts/ Mars: https://science.nasa.gov/mars/facts/ Jupiter: https://science.nasa.gov/jupiter/jupiter-facts/ Saturn: https://science.nasa.gov/saturn/facts/ Uranus: https://science.nasa.gov/uranus/facts/ Neptune: https://science.nasa.gov/neptune/neptune-facts/ Pluto: https://science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/pluto/facts/ Planet measurements: https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/ Enceladus: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/cassini/science/enceladus/ Challenger Deep: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pacific-islands/habitat-conservation/marianas-trench-marine-national-monument

About

Flipboku Solar System AR

Explore a 3D solar system with interactive celestial bodies and their orbits. Point your device at physical flipbooks to bring planets, the sun, and even a meteorite to life with detailed information, trivia, and videos.

Highlights
  • 3D solar system models
  • Planet orbit visualization
  • Interactive celestial bodies
  • Augmented reality experience
  • Detailed information and trivia
  • Scale comparison tool
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The set includes 3D models of the main celestial bodies in the solar system as well as a complete representation of each planet's orbit around the sun. The limited edition collection also includes a 3D model and extra information on the Chelyabinsk meteorite. Each model includes extra information, trivia and videos about each body. The flipbooks features 6 different sequences each, that can be triggered by changing the position of your thumb. HOW TO USE THE APP: Open the app and point the camera at the cover of each flipbook slipcase in order to display the models in 3D. By pointing the camera at the main image of the packaging for the entire collection, you’ll be able to discover a full model of the Solar System. The models can be rotated and scaled using your fingers on the screen. By clicking the Earth Scale button in the upper right-hand corner, you can make the Earth appear next to each planet and the Sun to compare its scale. In the main menu, you’ll find extra information, trivia and videos of each body. IMPORTANT: We highly recommend not making sudden movements with the phone or the slipcases. If for any reason you can not activate any of the models on their respective slipcases, slowly move your smartphone and make small pauses until you get to visualize the model. This is a first official version and it is possible that due to the amount of different devices that exist in the market, there are still some bugs that we will improve in future updates. For any questions or feedback on its use, write to support@flipboku.com

Screenshots

Planets AR4 screens
Flipboku Solar System AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipboku Solar System AR at 5.0 against Planets AR's 4.5. Flipboku Solar System AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 40 months). Planets AR's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 1). 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. Planets AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flipboku Solar System AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flipboku Solar System AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planets AR has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planets AR ships an update every 40 months, Flipboku Solar System AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Planets AR versus Flipboku Solar System AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanets ARFlipboku Solar System AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (78 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarren TraceyBoku Lab SL

Customer experience

Planets AR

All ratings78 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Flipboku Solar System AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Planets AR

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$4.99
None

Flipboku Solar System AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planets AR free?
Planets AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flipboku Solar System AR free?
Flipboku Solar System AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planets AR or Flipboku Solar System AR?
Flipboku Solar System AR is rated higher. Planets AR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Flipboku Solar System AR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planets AR or Flipboku Solar System AR have ads?
Neither Planets AR nor Flipboku Solar System AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planets AR or Flipboku Solar System AR?
Planets AR ships an update every 40 months, and Flipboku Solar System AR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Planets AR was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flipboku Solar System AR on September 18, 2026.

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