# Exoplanet vs Next Numbers 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exoplanet at 978 against Next Numbers 2's 31. Exoplanet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Next Numbers 2's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exoplanet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Next Numbers 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Exoplanet against 4.7 for Next Numbers 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exoplanet has 978 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Exoplanet's written reviews are positive against 88% of Next Numbers 2's.

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, Next Numbers 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exoplanet | Next Numbers 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (978 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034/reviews)** | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-numbers-2/id1014438993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **978** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 88.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### Exoplanet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034)

Explore a vast, interactive database of discovered exoplanets and their host stars. Visualize their physical properties, locations in the night sky, and orbital paths. Discover the observable universe from Earth to the cosmic microwave background with stunning 3D models and augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Interactive visualizations and animations, Daily updated exoplanet and host star properties, 3D Milky Way model with exoplanet locations, Augmented reality sky map, Exoplanet orbit and habitable zone visualizations, Data from multiple exoplanet catalogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galaxy Clusters and CMB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Asteroids | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gaia Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| S-Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catalogues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer Appreciation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kepler Add-on | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Insanely entertaining
- 👍 Amazing graphics and interactive diorama
- 👍 Detailed explanation of planets
- 👍 Awesome app for astronomy and physics lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some exoplanets not showing up in search
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching between databases
- 🔒 Paid upgrades required to access more features
- 🐛 Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
- 🐛 Exoplanets represented as generic white balls

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
- Kepler objects of interest disappearing when switching databases

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed textures and visuals for exoplanets
- Ability to view multiple databases simultaneously
- Option to see planet surfaces and atmospheres
- Inclusion of dwarf planets in our solar system
- Ability to zoom in on and explore other galaxies


### Next Numbers 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-numbers-2/id1014438993)

This brain training game enhances concentration, reaction time, memory, and focus through a fast-paced number-tapping challenge. Improve your cognitive skills with engaging gameplay and increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Improves concentration and reaction, Enhances memory and speed, 50+ challenging levels, Offline gameplay, Smooth and engaging gameplay, Great design and sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Boost Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exoplanet free?

Exoplanet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next Numbers 2 free?

Next Numbers 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Exoplanet or Next Numbers 2?

Exoplanet is rated higher. Exoplanet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978 ratings, while Next Numbers 2 averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Exoplanet or Next Numbers 2 have ads?

Neither Exoplanet nor Next Numbers 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exoplanet or Next Numbers 2?

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Next Numbers 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Exoplanet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Next Numbers 2 on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*