# Interactive Minds Solar System vs solAR

Interactive Minds Solar System and solAR both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Interactive Minds Solar System's written reviews are positive against 38% of solAR's. Interactive Minds Solar System also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). solAR's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 5) and device support (5 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Interactive Minds Solar System costs $2.99 and solAR $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interactive Minds Solar System against 4.9 for solAR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: solAR has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Interactive Minds Solar System's written reviews are positive against 38% of solAR's.

Interactive Minds Solar System ships an update every 2 months, solAR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interactive Minds Solar System | solAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-minds-solar-system/id578659268/reviews)** | [4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-full-version/id1447421737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vosonos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/578659631) | [Michael Stoeckli](https://appshunter.io/developer/368788110) |

## What reviewers say

### Interactive Minds Solar System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-minds-solar-system/id578659268)

Explore the Solar System with an interactive science book designed for young learners. Features engaging 3D simulations, striking visuals, and fascinating facts to make learning about space fun and educational for kids at home or in the classroom.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D simulations, Visual size comparisons of celestial bodies, Demonstrates planetary orbits and speeds, Explains planetary tilt, rotation, day/night cycles, and seasons, Shows Solar System scale and distances, Compares gravity on different celestial bodies, Covers Milky Way, Sun, planets, moons, dwarf planets, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### solAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-full-version/id1447421737)

Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. Visualize planets and moons in your environment, adjust their scale, and learn fascinating facts. Ideal for parents, educators, and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 3D solar system exploration, Augmented reality integration, Planet and moon visualization, Adjustable scale for relative size, High-resolution graphics, Educational content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interactive Minds Solar System free?

Interactive Minds Solar System costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is solAR free?

solAR costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Interactive Minds Solar System or solAR?

Interactive Minds Solar System is rated higher. Interactive Minds Solar System averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while solAR averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.

### Do Interactive Minds Solar System or solAR have ads?

Neither Interactive Minds Solar System nor solAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interactive Minds Solar System or solAR?

Interactive Minds Solar System ships an update every 2 months, and solAR every 4 months. Most recently, Interactive Minds Solar System was updated on October 16, 2026 and solAR on October 11, 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.*