# Solar Walk vs Space by Tinybop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space by Tinybop at none against Solar Walk's 11. Space by Tinybop also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Solar Walk's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 72). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Solar Walk costs $4.99 and Space by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Solar Walk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Space by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk has 8.1K ratings behind it against 72, 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 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

Solar Walk ships an update every 5 months, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-space-simulator-3d/id347546771/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 451 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## 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 Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

**Highlights:** Visit 8 planets and the sun, Study planet surfaces up close, Discover planet characteristics, Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites, Compare planet sizes and masses, Observe planetary orbits and moon phases, Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk free?

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

### Is Space by Tinybop free?

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar Walk or Space by Tinybop?

Solar Walk is rated higher. Solar Walk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do Solar Walk or Space by Tinybop have ads?

Neither Solar Walk nor Space by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar Walk or Space by Tinybop?

Solar Walk ships an update every 5 months, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, Solar Walk was updated on September 24, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on September 21, 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.*