Intergalactic Solar System vs Planet Orbiter VR
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!
Planet Orbiter VR
Explore breathtaking views of Earth, Mars, and the Moon from low orbit. Fly around celestial bodies and discover famous landmarks or distant corners. Enjoy an immersive experience with or without VR glasses.
- Low orbit exploration
- Views of Earth, Mars, and Moon
- VR headset support
- Non-VR mode available
- Detailed planet surface data
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So far away and yet so close. The breathtaking view on Earth, Mars and Moon, the lower orbit. Fly around the planet, visit the most distant corners or the most famous ones. Let your curiosity take over and enjoy views on Earth, Mars and Moon based on extensive planet surface data. It is about you in the lower orbit. With VR glasses and without You will get the most thrilling experience from Planet Orbiter VR with VR glasses. Don't have VR glasses around right now? There is still a great visit of lower orbit ahead of you. Note Planet Orbiter VR is still in development, we are looking forward to bringing you more new lower orbit experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Orbiter VR at 100% against Intergalactic Solar System's 70%. Planet Orbiter VR also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Intergalactic Solar System's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Intergalactic Solar System sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Orbiter VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Planet Orbiter VR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Intergalactic Solar System's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Orbiter VR's.
Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, Planet Orbiter VR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intergalactic Solar System | Planet Orbiter VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (25 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intergalactic Education LLC | INOVE, s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Intergalactic Solar System
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In-app purchases
Intergalactic Solar System
- Access to Full Game$3.99
Planet Orbiter VR
- Additional lower orbit views$5.99
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