Comparison

Exoplanet vs Virtual Reality Galaxy

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

Head to head
About

Exoplanet

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
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Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our own solar system. This app allows you to explore all discovered exoplanets, their measured physical properties, their location in the night sky, and their host stars. An interactive model shows you the entire observable universe, all the way from the surface of the Earth to the cosmic microwave background. This app has been developed by a professional astronomer. Main features: * Interactive visualizations and animations. * Physical properties of all detected exoplanets and their host stars, updated on a daily basis. * Stunning 3D model of our Milky Way showing the location of all known exoplanets. You can zoom into any planetary system, explore how the night sky and the constellations look from the surface of other planets, or zoom out and see other local galaxies and galaxy clusters as well as the cosmic microwave background. * Visualizations of exoplanet orbits and the habitable zone. * Choose between the Open Exoplanet Catalogue, the NASA Exoplanet Archive, and the Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia (exoplanet.eu). * Push notifications are sent out whenever a new planet is discovered. * Augmented reality sky map: point the phone towards the sky to find an exoplanet! * Interactive multi-touch correlation plots. * Solar System planets, major moons, and asteroids are included. * Explore S-Stars orbiting the black hole at the Galactic Center of our Milky Way * Background information about exoplanets and detection methods. * Full support of planets in binary, triple, quadruple systems and orphan planets. * Real-time ray tracing on the GPU.

About

Virtual Reality Galaxy

Embark on an immersive virtual reality journey through the cosmos. Explore over 100 celestial objects, from planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies. Gain new understanding of the universe through engaging VR experiences.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR experiences
  • Explore 100+ celestial objects
  • Learn about planets, asteroids, galaxies
  • Discover facts and myths about the universe
  • Explore solar system and beyond
Features
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Join us on an amazing adventure across our universe, as we rocket to the stars in immersive Virtual Reality! Get up close to over 100 astounding celestial objects from every corner or our universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, you’ll have a front row seat to experience all the wonders of our amazing universe. Immersive VR experiences will shed new light and understanding on startling facts, myths and key discoveries about the universe. Explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Grab your spacesuit and put your helmet on!

Screenshots

Exoplanet4 screens
Virtual Reality Galaxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Exoplanet at 4.7 against Virtual Reality Galaxy's 3.3. Exoplanet also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). Virtual Reality Galaxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Exoplanet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Reality Galaxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exoplanet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exoplanet has 975 ratings behind it against 33, 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 55% of Virtual Reality Galaxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, Virtual Reality Galaxy every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Exoplanet versus Virtual Reality Galaxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoplanetVirtual Reality Galaxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (975 ratings) — better3.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings975 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanno ReinAbacus

Customer experience

Exoplanet

All ratings956 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%

Virtual Reality Galaxy

All ratings32 ratings
Positive59.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Exoplanet

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Addition of black holes, pulsars, and other celestial objects
  • Inclusion of satellite and spacecraft orbits
  • Narration or audio commentary for key discoveries
  • Ability to view the universe from the surface of planets

Virtual Reality Galaxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Exoplanet

One-time7
  • Galaxy Clusters and CMB$0.99
  • Asteroids$0.99
  • Gaia Stars$0.99
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  • S-Stars$0.99
  • Catalogues$0.99
  • Developer Appreciation Coffee$1.99
  • Kepler Add-on$2.99
None

Virtual Reality Galaxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exoplanet free?
Exoplanet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Reality Galaxy free?
Virtual Reality Galaxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exoplanet or Virtual Reality Galaxy?
Exoplanet is rated higher. Exoplanet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Virtual Reality Galaxy averages 3.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Exoplanet or Virtual Reality Galaxy have ads?
Neither Exoplanet nor Virtual Reality Galaxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exoplanet or Virtual Reality Galaxy?
Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Reality Galaxy every 10 months. Most recently, Exoplanet was updated on October 26, 2026 and Virtual Reality Galaxy on October 20, 2026.

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