Comparison

Orbitals vs Little Planets

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

Head to head
About

Orbitals

Features
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Delve into Newtonian Gravity with a fun interactive playground! Orbit is a sandbox to explore the effects of gravity, and learn a bit of physics on the way. Made for all ages, the app was created for my Swift Student Challenge 2022 submission

About

Little Planets

Learn the order of the planets in our solar system through an engaging and fun experience. Explore celestial bodies in augmented reality, making astronomy accessible for both children and adults. This app is a winner of the Swift Student Challenge 2024.

Highlights
  • Memorize planet order
  • Augmented reality (AR) planet viewing
  • Fun and engaging learning
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Swift Student Challenge 2024 winner
Features
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How can I remember the planets in the solar system in order?  Remembering the planets doesn't have to be dull!  With this app, it can be fun! Whether you're an adult or a child with a passion for astronomy, this app is a great start for you.  Don't forget to see the planets in AR right in front of you!  This app is a winning submission in the Swift Student Challenge of 2024. Made in Auckland, NZ.

Screenshots

Orbitals4 screens
Little Planets2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Orbitals at 15.2 against Little Planets's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Orbitals versus Little Planets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitalsLittle Planets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPORIA FOUNDATION INC.Tao Liang

In-app purchases

None

Orbitals

No in-app purchases

None

Little Planets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbitals free?
Orbitals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Little Planets free?
Little Planets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbitals or Little Planets have ads?
Neither Orbitals nor Little Planets shows ads.

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