Teia vs Solar System Simulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Teia
Explore the solar system with realistic 3D models of planets and their moons. Discover fascinating facts and localized curiosities on planetary surfaces, presented by astronomy experts. Immerse yourself in detailed visuals that make you feel like you're visiting each celestial body.
- Realistic 3D solar system models
- Localized surface curiosities
- Expert-developed astronomical content
- Detailed planetary visuals
- Information on Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- Over 40 pages of structured content
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Teia is an application that represents the solar system using 3D models. But, unlike the rest of the applications published in the stores, the objective of this application is to show the objects that this system is composed of by teaching perceptible and localizable curiosities on the surface of the planets. What are the rilles on the Moon? And the rupes on Mercury? Does Jupiter have a pearl necklace? Is really there a face on Mars? Why does Neptune have such an intense blue color? Learn every corner of the Solar System with this great collection of features spanning a total of over 40 pages, structured and developed by experts in the Planetary Astronomy field. The models represented have been designed taking care of the maximum possible realism, from the true color of the surface of Venus, to the structure of the ring systems. In this way, you have the feeling of visiting each planet only a few thousand kilometers away. The models represented are the following: * Mercury. * Venus. * Land. * Moon. * Mars. * Jupiter. * Saturn. * Uranus. * Neptune. Application developed by Himalaya Computing and Órbita Bianca.
Solar System Simulation
Explore the cosmos with interactive 3D models of planets and moons. Witness the dynamic interplay of gravitational forces through orbit simulations and gain educational insights into celestial bodies. Discover the beauty of our solar neighborhood in a new dimension.
- Interactive 3D planet models
- Orbit simulation
- Educational insights
- Zoom and rotate functionality
- Detailed planet information
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Introducing "Solar System Simulation" an immersive app that takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the vast wonders of the Solar System. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a student, or just curious about the cosmos, this app brings the celestial bodies to life in stunning three-dimensional detail. The app is for iOS and macOS. Key Features: Interactive 3D Models: Explore the planets and moon in our Solar System with realistic 3D models. Zoom in for close-ups, rotate to view from different angles, and read planet details. Orbit Simulation: Observe planetary orbits experiencing the dynamic interplay of gravitational forces. Educational Insights: The app provides details about the planets with each future version adding more educational information. Explore, learn, and marvel at the beauty of our cosmic neighbourhood in a whole new dimension. For navigation around planets using touch to rotate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Teia at Free against Solar System Simulation's $5.99. Teia also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solar System Simulation's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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
Teia is free to download; Solar System Simulation costs $5.99 up front. Teia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solar System Simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solar System Simulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teia has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Teia ships an update every 10 months, Solar System Simulation every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Teia | Solar System Simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 615 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Himalaya Computing | Taliyo Ltd |
Customer experience
Teia
Solar System Simulation
In-app purchases
Teia
- Premium Package$5.99
Solar System Simulation
No in-app purchases
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