Comparison

Solviks vs Solar Explorer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2x2 and 3x3 cube solver
  • Animated solution sequences
  • Detailed tutorials with images
  • Cube solving practice game
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements
Features
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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

About

Solar Explorer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Solviks4 screens
Solar Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solviks ships an update every 5 weeks, Solar Explorer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solviks versus Solar Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolviksSolar Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohan CassaigneSteven 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

3 purchases

Solviks

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
None

Solar Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solviks free?
Solviks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Explorer free?
Solar Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solviks or Solar Explorer have ads?
Neither Solviks nor Solar Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solviks or Solar Explorer?
Solviks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solar Explorer weekly. Most recently, Solviks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solar Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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