Solviks vs Solar Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solviks
Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 cubes with step-by-step tutorials and animations. Solve your own cube with an interactive solver and compete with others in a challenging game mode with global leaderboards.
- 2x2 and 3x3 cube solver
- Animated solution sequences
- Detailed tutorials with images
- Cube solving practice game
- Global leaderboards
- Achievements
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This app consists of a cube solver, tutorials and a game. The solver allows you to solve cubes of sizes 2, 3 and 4. You put your cube's colors on a 3D virtual cube or you scan your cube directly with your camera. Then, you can watch an animation of the shortest sequence of moves to solve your cube. The tutorials teach you how to solve cubes of sizes 2, 3 and 4 with detailed explanations, images and animations. The game lets you practice solving cubes of different sizes and designs. Your scores appear in a global leaderboard where you can compare yourself to other players. There are also achievements to unlock. A subscription is required to use the app. Terms of Service: https://yc-apps.github.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://yc-apps.github.io/privacy-policy
Solar Explorer
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Solar Explorer is an interactive solar system flight experience built for iPhone. Take manual control of your spacecraft and navigate between planets, moons, the Sun, and the asteroid belt using responsive arcade-style flight controls. Use the planet compass, minimap, distance readouts, and navigation cues to orient yourself across interplanetary space without relying only on autopilot. Features include: • Manual flight controls tuned for quick, nimble movement • Planet selector for fast travel and exploration • Direction and distance guidance for nearby solar system bodies • Cockpit-style navigation arc with planet labels and distances • Minimap showing your position relative to planets and the asteroid belt • Detailed planet, moon, and Sun visuals • Asteroid belt objects for added scale and depth • Proximity protection to prevent flying inside planets or moons • Optional audio with engine and alert effects • NASA/JPL Horizons data used for planetary positions when available, with fallback orbital data for offline use Solar Explorer is designed for relaxed exploration, fast manual navigation, and a sense of scale as you move through the solar system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Explorer at none against Solviks's 3. Solar Explorer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Solviks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Solviks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Solar Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solviks ships an update every 5 weeks, Solar Explorer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Solviks | Solar Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohan Cassaigne | Steven Haigh |
Bugs and requests
Solviks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to recognize valid cube configurations
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incorrect color detection on scanned cubes
Requested features
4 requests- Add more cube options (e.g., heat cubes)
- Improve camera roll functionality
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Offer a slower solving speed option
Solar Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solviks
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
- Pro$4.99
Solar Explorer
No in-app purchases
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