# Solar Walk vs SPACE by THIX

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Walk at 4.7 against SPACE by THIX's 3.7. Solar Walk also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 169). SPACE by THIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Solar Walk costs $4.99 and SPACE by THIX $2.99 up front. Solar Walk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. SPACE by THIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk has 8.2K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Solar Walk's written reviews are positive against 50% of SPACE by THIX's.

Solar Walk ships an update every 5 months, SPACE by THIX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk | SPACE by THIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-space-simulator-3d/id347546771/reviews)** | [3.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-thix/id1053605807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 451 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-space-simulator-3d/id347546771)

Explore a detailed 3D model of our solar system and the universe. Interact with planets, moons, and satellites, and take virtual flights through space. Travel through time to see the universe's past and learn with educational movies.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D solar system model, Virtual flights between celestial bodies, Time travel feature for historical views, Educational movies about space, Orrery and true-to-scale view modes, Milky Way Galaxy view

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission of Cassini-Huygens | Free | one-time |
| Cycles of the Earth System | Free | one-time |
| Major Circles of Latitude | Free | one-time |
| Movies Bundle | Free | one-time |
| 3D Satellites in Real Time | Free | one-time |
| Planets of the Solar System | Free | one-time |
| What is a Solar Eclipse? | Free | one-time |
| The Moon Phases Explanation | Free | one-time |
| Zodiacal Constellations | Free | one-time |
| High Resolution Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Additional Content - Sale | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔍 Detailed information about the solar system
- 🌍 Ability to explore the planets and moons
- 🎥 Informative videos and animations
- 🧠 Educational and informative for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required to unlock full features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported, especially after updates
- 🕹️ Navigation and controls can be unintuitive
- 🌌 Limited to just the solar system, no other galaxies or deep space

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- In-app purchases not working correctly
- Freezing and performance issues on older devices
- Incorrect planet/moon positioning and timing

**Requested features**

- Add more planets, moons, and objects to the solar system
- Expand to include other star systems and galaxies
- Improve navigation and controls for easier exploration
- Offer more free content instead of paid add-ons
- Fix reported bugs and crashes


### SPACE by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-thix/id1053605807)

Create and explore your own universe with realistic physics. Build celestial bodies, experiment with natural laws, and journey through the cosmos you design. Learn astronomy and astrophysics through interactive play.

**Highlights:** Create celestial bodies (planets, stars, black holes), Experiment with gravity and natural laws, Simulate supernovae and planetary collisions, Interactive real-time physics, Explore created universes, Learn astronomy and astrophysics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cool and fun to play with
- 🌌 Relaxing and immersive space experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy behavior
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing and interacting with small objects
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Planets and objects behaving erratically or disappearing
- Frequent crashes or freezes, especially with many objects
- Inconsistent or unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect physics or behavior of certain celestial bodies

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize and edit planets
- Implement time controls to speed up/slow down simulation
- Provide more celestial objects and phenomena to interact with
- Improve performance and reduce lag on complex scenes
- Include a tutorial or in-game guidance for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk free?

Solar Walk costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SPACE by THIX free?

SPACE by THIX costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk or SPACE by THIX?

Solar Walk is rated higher. Solar Walk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while SPACE by THIX averages 3.7 from 169 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk or SPACE by THIX have ads?

Neither Solar Walk nor SPACE by THIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Walk or SPACE by THIX?

Solar Walk ships an update every 5 months, and SPACE by THIX every 2 months. Most recently, Solar Walk was updated on November 1, 2026 and SPACE by THIX 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.*