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.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Planets AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flipboku Solar System AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Planets AR | Flipboku Solar System AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (78 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darren Tracey | Boku Lab SL |
Customer experience
Planets AR
Flipboku Solar System AR
In-app purchases
Planets AR
- Unlock all features$4.99
Flipboku Solar System AR
No in-app purchases





