# Solar Walk vs NelsonReading

The clearest difference is price: NelsonReading at Free against Solar Walk's $4.99. NelsonReading also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NelsonReading is free to download; Solar Walk costs $4.99 up front. Solar Walk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NelsonReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar Walk | NelsonReading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-space-simulator-3d/id347546771/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 451 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Cengage Learning Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/454848144) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### NelsonReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelsonreading/id6757414149)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar Walk free?

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

### Is NelsonReading free?

NelsonReading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Solar Walk or NelsonReading have ads?

Neither Solar Walk nor NelsonReading shows ads.

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