Comparison

Intergalactic Solar System vs Sun Light Hours

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

Sun Light Hours

Features
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- This shows daylight hours in any latitude on any given day - You can also see some information about each planet in our solar system

Screenshots

Intergalactic Solar System3 screens
Sun Light Hours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Intergalactic Solar System at none against Sun Light Hours's shown. Intergalactic Solar System also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Sun Light Hours's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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 Sun Light Hours sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, Sun Light Hours every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Intergalactic Solar System versus Sun Light Hours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntergalactic Solar SystemSun Light Hours
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntergalactic Education LLCNovaNext

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intergalactic Solar System

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

Sun Light Hours

One-time7
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Donate $3$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Donate $5$4.99
  • Donate $10$9.99
  • Donate $15$14.99
  • Donate $20$19.99

Questions

Is Intergalactic Solar System free?
Intergalactic Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun Light Hours free?
Sun Light Hours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intergalactic Solar System or Sun Light Hours have ads?
Sun Light Hours shows ads; Intergalactic Solar System does not.
Which is updated more often, Intergalactic Solar System or Sun Light Hours?
Intergalactic Solar System ships an update monthly, and Sun Light Hours every 3 days. Most recently, Intergalactic Solar System was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sun Light Hours on October 1, 2026.

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