# Exoplanet vs Solar System Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exoplanet at 91% against Solar System Maker's 27%. Exoplanet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (956 vs 63). Solar System Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exoplanet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Solar System Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exoplanet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exoplanet has 956 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Exoplanet's written reviews are positive against 27% of Solar System Maker's.

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, Solar System Maker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exoplanet | Solar System Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034/reviews)** | [3.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-maker/id1452778482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **956** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976) | [Shinichi Takemura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441889523) |

## 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


### Solar System Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-maker/id1452778482)

Create your own solar systems on your device. Experience the gravitational forces that govern planetary motion and learn about the universe. This app offers a beautiful, realistic, and interactive way to explore celestial mechanics.

**Highlights:** Create custom solar systems, Realistic 3D reproduction, Intuitive operation, Simulate planetary orbits, Educational tool for children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exoplanet free?

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

### Is Solar System Maker free?

Solar System Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Exoplanet or Solar System Maker?

Exoplanet is rated higher. Exoplanet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while Solar System Maker averages 3.1 from 63 ratings.

### Do Exoplanet or Solar System Maker have ads?

Neither Exoplanet nor Solar System Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exoplanet or Solar System Maker?

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Solar System Maker every 6 days. Most recently, Exoplanet was updated on October 11, 2026 and Solar System Maker on October 8, 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.*