Solar Walk vs ABCStoryTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solar Walk
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.
- 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
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Solar Walk is an amazing 3D model of our Solar system bringing the universe to the palm of your hand and allowing you to interact with planets, satellites, moons, comets and other space objects anytime and anywhere. Start your fascinating journey through the realms of space and learn more about the universe we live in. *** Over 6 million users!*** *** National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) - GOLD winner in the Educational Tools for Parents and Children category! *** *** A Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner *** “Simply amazing.” - Macworld “Solar Walk serves up a visually impressive 3D model of our solar system. Set against a haunting, atmospheric soundscape, the app shows planets and satellites in their correct positions, and offers mini movies, facts and other related tidbits.” - TNW “This jaw-dropping app provides a wholly interactive 3D model of our solar system, one that’s had me hooked for days. It’s the kind of thing you can imagine a science teacher using in the classroom of the future — except that we don’t have to wait.” - CNet “Zoom from Mercury to Pluto (which makes the cut in this app), passing each planet’s moons along the way. Because Solar Walk knows what time it is, the planets are in proper orientation to the Sun: Earth is dark where it is currently night and gradually lightens to daytime on the other side.” - NY Times "It's great for showing my students the relative positions of the planets in the solar system, the satellites orbiting the Earth and our place in the galaxy. Awesome with a smartboard as well." - by jbrown61 Solar Walk enables you to: ► Observe the 3D model of our Solar system with all its objects in real time and in a proper orientation. Turn into an astronomer and explore planets, moons, satellites, asteroids, dwarf planets, comets, stars and other celestial bodies. Enjoy gorgeous graphics and visuals while navigating through the solar system. ► Make virtual flights from one space object to another. ► Travel in time and see what the universe and our Solar system looked like at a certain period. ► Find an exciting view of the Milky Way Galaxy. ► Watch a collection of educational solar system movies to learn about space-related topics including Earth's moon phases, Earth's cycles, tidal phenomena, and zodiacal constellations. ► Enjoy 3D planetarium with the help of special glasses and activating the anaglyph mode. ► Share interesting screenshots of the app with your friends. ► Choose the view mode comfortable for you (orrery/true-to-scale). The app contains In-App Purchases. Solar Walk is a great educational tool appropriate for both adults and children. The amount of information users can learn about the planets, moons, satellites and other celestial bodies is impressive. All information is age-appropriate and detailed. Animated video clips will make learning about our Solar system even more engaging. Start exploring the universe with Solar Walk!
ABCStoryTime
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Features: • Interactive Alphabet Book: Learn the alphabet with beautifully illustrated letters, exciting animations, and charming stories for each letter. Tap on any letter to hear its sound and enjoy a captivating story. • Animal Adventures: Discover the animal kingdom with a colorful and lively animal-themed book, introducing kids to different animals through fun illustrations and facts. • Number Fun: Learn numbers in an engaging way! This book teaches counting and numbers through playful illustrations that keep kids interested and entertained. • Dinosaur Discovery: Travel back in time to the world of dinosaurs! Meet friendly, vibrant cartoon dinosaurs like the T-rex, Stegosaurus, and more, all set in a prehistoric world that will fascinate any young dinosaur enthusiast. • Professions Explorer: Introduce your kids to the exciting world of different professions! From doctors to astronauts, each profession is showcased with engaging illustrations and fun facts to spark curiosity about various careers. • In-App Purchases: Unlock additional books like the Dinosaurs Book and Professions Book with simple in-app purchases to expand your child’s learning journey. Why Kids and Parents Love ABC Story Time: • Fun & Educational: Each book is crafted to make learning engaging and enjoyable for young minds. • Vibrant Illustrations: Beautiful, vibrant illustrations captivate children’s attention, encouraging them to explore and learn. • Interactive Features: Tap on letters, animals, and more to hear sounds and stories narrated by lively voice actors. • Unlock More Adventures: Start with the Alphabet Book, and unlock other amazing adventures like Animal Book, Dinosaur Book, and Professions Book to keep learning exciting. • Safe and Kid-Friendly: No ads, just pure learning fun in a safe and secure environment. Perfect For: • Preschool and kindergarten children • Kids learning to read and recognize letters, numbers, animals, and professions • Parents looking for an interactive, educational, and fun way for their kids to learn Download ABC Story Time today and let your child’s learning adventure begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABCStoryTime at none against Solar Walk's 10. ABCStoryTime also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On 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
Solar Walk costs $4.99 and ABCStoryTime $0.99 up front. Solar Walk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ABCStoryTime asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Solar Walk | ABCStoryTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 451 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vito Technology Inc. | V2Dynamix |
Bugs and requests
Solar Walk
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
ABCStoryTime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solar Walk
- Cycles of the Earth SystemFree
- Major Circles of LatitudeFree
- Movies BundleFree
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- 3D Satellites in Real TimeFree
- Planets of the Solar SystemFree
- What is a Solar Eclipse?Free
- The Moon Phases ExplanationFree
- Zodiacal ConstellationsFree
- High Resolution Bundle$1.99
- All Additional Content - Sale$2.99
ABCStoryTime
No in-app purchases
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