Comparison

Intergalactic Solar System vs Planets AR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Planet and moon exploration
  • Country geography learning
  • Milky Way galaxy view
  • Common Core aligned curriculum
  • Proficiency assessment
  • Engaging gameplay levels
Features
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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!

About

Planets AR

Explore our solar system with an augmented reality experience. See planets, moons, and dwarf planets come to life in your room or the night sky. Learn fascinating facts and take photos for school projects.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality solar system visualization
  • Interactive planet controls
  • Night mode for stargazing
  • Detailed planet information
  • Capture photos of celestial bodies
  • Talking planets for guidance
Features
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Planets AR is like a spaceship that takes you on a magical journey through our incredible solar system! You'll meet all the planets, moons, and even some mysterious dwarf planets, as if you're an astronaut in outer space! But, this isn't just any ordinary journey! With our app's incredible Augmented Reality technology, you'll be able to see them right in front of your eyes, even in low-light conditions, making it an unforgettable experience! And if you prefer stargazing, you can even see them in the night sky with night mode. You can be amazed to learn that Saturn's rings were made up of ice particles and that Pluto was a dwarf planet that used to be classified as the ninth planet, as well as its history and significance in our understanding of the universe. Learning about the cosmos will become fun and easy. With just a few taps, you can snap a picture of the planets. Imagine the looks of admiration from your teacher and classmates as you present stunning, lifelike pictures for your school projects and homework. This incredible augmented reality app will elevate your work to new heights, making you the star of the classroom. But that's not all, our app is more than that - it's also a teacher! Each planet speaks its name and tells you about itself, so you can learn amazing facts and see detailed information about each planet, dwarf planet, and moon. And don't worry, you won't be alone on this journey - our Talking Planets will guide you every step of the way! So, if you're ready to blast off on an adventure to explore the wonders of our solar system, our app is the perfect spaceship for you! You'll have a blast while learning about the incredible universe that surrounds us. Discover the wonders of space through: - The Sun and our Solar System, which includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. - Dwarf planets, such as Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris may be small in size but are big in intrigue. - Moons, including Earth's Moon, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Callisto, Titan, Enceladus, Iapetus, Triton, and Charon, which each have their own unique features and secrets. Planet Control Made Easy: - Explore the solar system with intuitive and user-friendly controls! - Swipe your finger to rotate the planets, and drag them to move them around in the room. - Use your two fingers to pinch in and out to make the planets bigger or smaller. - With these simple controls, you can become a space explorer in no time! What People Are Saying: - "Great app for kids! Easy and interactive way of learning (though I wish they had such beautiful tech earlier)..." - Mona - "I really like the game, I can move the planets when I touch them and it seems that you have the real planets next to it." - Salvador Gonzalez Janeiro - "It is a really cool app. I like how you can see how long a year and day is. Who ever made this app thank you." - Morgan Sisk - "Excellent, this sort of thing is hard to find.." - NVB9 Connect with us: - Visit us at https://planetsar.agrmayank.com/ or check out our other apps at https://studios.agrmayank.com/. - Have any questions or suggestions? Reach out at contact@agrmayank.com and we'll be happy to help. - Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AgrMayankStudios, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/agrmayankstudios/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/AgrMayankStudio/, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/agrmayankstudios/ to stay up to date.

Screenshots

Intergalactic Solar System3 screens
Planets AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Intergalactic Solar System at none against Planets AR's shown. Intergalactic Solar System also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (25 vs 6). Planets AR's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Intergalactic Solar System sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planets AR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intergalactic Solar System holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Intergalactic Solar System's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planets AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, Planets AR daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intergalactic Solar System versus Planets AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntergalactic Solar SystemPlanets AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (25 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntergalactic Education LLCMayank Raj

Customer experience

Intergalactic Solar System

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Planets AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intergalactic Solar System

One-time1
  • Access to Full Game$3.99
2 purchases

Planets AR

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Intergalactic Solar System free?
Intergalactic Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planets AR free?
Planets AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intergalactic Solar System or Planets AR?
Intergalactic Solar System is rated higher. Intergalactic Solar System averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Planets AR averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Intergalactic Solar System or Planets AR have ads?
Planets AR shows ads; Intergalactic Solar System does not.
Which is updated more often, Intergalactic Solar System or Planets AR?
Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, and Planets AR daily. Most recently, Intergalactic Solar System was updated on October 9, 2026 and Planets AR on October 20, 2026.

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