Planets AR vs Code of the Universe
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
Code of the Universe
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An augmented reality companion app for the travelling Code of the Universe Exhibit. You are able to use this app anywhere, but are able to access exclusive content at the exhibit itself. Take a step into the unknown with the institutions behind the Future Circular Collider, and transform the world around you. Through a series of augmented reality experiences explore the FCC and create your own personal particle collision you can share with others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code of the Universe at none against Planets AR's 1. Code of the Universe also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Code of the Universe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planets AR ships an update every 40 months, Code of the Universe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planets AR | Code of the Universe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 609 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darren Tracey | Polar Media |
In-app purchases
Planets AR
- Unlock all features$4.99
Code of the Universe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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