Intergalactic Solar System vs Interactive Minds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intergalactic Solar System
Explore planets, moons, and countries in this space simulator mini-game. Learn astronomy and geography aligned with next-generation science standards. Discover the Milky Way galaxy and assess your knowledge through engaging gameplay.
- Planet and moon exploration
- Country geography learning
- Milky Way galaxy view
- Common Core aligned curriculum
- Proficiency assessment
- Engaging gameplay levels
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Intergalactic Education introduces Intergalactic Solar System, a mini-game that teaches about planets, moons, and countries. This space simulator lets you explore celestial bodies from the viewpoint of space itself. The latest edition adds the Milky Way as an observable galaxy. Intergalactic Solar System uses next generation science standards (Common Core aligned) astronomy and geography. (Follows standards ESS1.A, ESS1.B, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7) Try Intergalactic Solar System! Assess proficiency in Solar System knowledge according to educational standards. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing astronomy and geography!
Interactive Minds
An interactive science book exploring the universe with stunning visuals and detailed facts. It covers a wide range of astronomical topics, from stars to galactic superclusters, designed for young learners.
- Interactive science book format
- Stunning photos and videos
- Universe simulations
- Covers stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more
- Kid-friendly design for ages 11+
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Explore the universe with stunning photos, videos, simulations, and facts! This interactive science book contains 37 pages, 78 hi-res fullscreen images, and covers topics ranging from stars to galactic superclusters. ----- TOPICS COVERED ----- Delve deep into stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more with this carefully curated look at astronomical topics: • Sights of the night sky • The universe today • Galaxies • Galaxy types (spiral, elliptical, etc.) • Nebulae • Stellar nurseries • Stars • Main-sequence stars (red dwarf, yellow dwarf, blue dwarf, etc.) • Star lifecycles (protostar, main-sequence, giant, etc.) • Dead and dying stars (supernovae, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole, etc.) • Solar systems (plus simulations of nearby solar systems including our own) • Globular clusters • Galaxy clusters • Superclusters • The cosmic web • Formation of the universe ----- KID FRIENDLY ----- Augment your child's school or home-school education with this in-depth look at outer space! • Made for an 11+ audience • Easy to use page navigation and search • NO ads • NO in-app purchases ----- NOT CONVINCED? ----- Try before you buy with "The Universe (Lite)" ----- LEARN MORE ----- Discover more with our other app: Interactive Minds Solar System
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Intergalactic Solar System at Free against Interactive Minds's $5.99. Intergalactic Solar System also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Interactive Minds's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume and ads 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
Intergalactic Solar System is free to download; Interactive Minds costs $5.99 up front. Intergalactic Solar System sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interactive Minds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interactive Minds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Intergalactic Solar System's written reviews are positive against 100% of Interactive Minds's.
Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, Interactive Minds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intergalactic Solar System | Interactive Minds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intergalactic Education LLC | Vosonos LLC |
Customer experience
Intergalactic Solar System
Interactive Minds
In-app purchases
Intergalactic Solar System
- Access to Full Game$3.99
Interactive Minds
No in-app purchases
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