# Solar 2 vs Upload Simulator 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Upload Simulator 2 at every 2 days against Solar 2's every 21 months. Upload Simulator 2 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 64%). Solar 2's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Solar 2 costs $2.99 and Upload Simulator 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Solar 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Solar 2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Upload Simulator 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solar 2 ships an update every 21 months, Upload Simulator 2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar 2 | Upload Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-2/id599263900/reviews)** | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upload-simulator-2/id6474804328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay Watts](https://appshunter.io/developer/599263903) | [EnigmaDev Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722551461) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-2/id599263900)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Simulation, #162 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Explore an infinite abstract universe in this open-world sandbox game. Nurture life, engage in space battles, or cause cosmic chaos by crashing into objects and stealing planets.

**Highlights:** Open-world sandbox gameplay, Infinite abstract universe, Nurture planetary life, Engage in space battles, Cause cosmic chaos, Steal planets

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique gameplay experience
- 🌌 Immersive space sandbox
- 🤩 Nostalgic and reminiscent
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and fluid visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Inconsistent physics
- 🕹️ Terrible virtual controls (iPhone)
- 📉 Difficult early game progression
- ❓ Unclear objectives and execution
- ⚠️ Disappointing end-game rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- App crashes immediately after opening
- Crashes during loading screen
- Game crashes when opening menu
- Game crashes after updates (iOS 9)

**Requested features**

- Add dark matter asteroids/stars
- Add RED matter asteroids
- Make swipe card planet playable
- More diverse backgrounds
- Add full moons and ring systems


### Upload Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upload-simulator-2/id6474804328)

Simulate the process of uploading data to earn credits, upgrade your hardware, and research new technologies. Discover unique artifacts, craft modules, and customize your operating system with themes and wallpapers.

**Highlights:** GPU mining for credits, Upgrade hardware setup, Research new technologies, Craft modules, Customize OS with themes, Discover unique artifacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar 2 free?

Solar 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Upload Simulator 2 free?

Upload Simulator 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar 2 or Upload Simulator 2?

Solar 2 is rated higher. Solar 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Upload Simulator 2 averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Solar 2 or Upload Simulator 2 have ads?

Neither Solar 2 nor Upload Simulator 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar 2 or Upload Simulator 2?

Solar 2 ships an update every 21 months, and Upload Simulator 2 every 2 days. Most recently, Solar 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Upload Simulator 2 on October 16, 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.*