# Solar 2 vs My Planet Simulation

The clearest difference is price: My Planet Simulation at Free against Solar 2's $2.99. My Planet Simulation also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 30). Solar 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

My Planet Simulation is free to download; Solar 2 costs $2.99 up front. My Planet Simulation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Solar 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solar 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Planet Simulation has 215 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Solar 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of My Planet Simulation's.

Solar 2 ships an update every 21 months, My Planet Simulation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar 2 | My Planet Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-2/id599263900/reviews)** | [3.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jay Watts](https://appshunter.io/developer/599263903) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar 2

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Action, #140 Top Paid · Simulation (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


### My Planet Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095)

Control a planet and nurture a thriving population by managing sunlight and rain. This real-time simulation game requires daily check-ins to maintain optimal conditions for vegetation and prevent your people from starving or suffering from extreme weather. Can you reach a population of over one million?

**Highlights:** Virtual planet simulation, Population growth management, Sunlight and rain manipulation, Real-time gameplay, Vegetation level monitoring, Resource optimization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ape Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Cute and charming
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Planet dies when not playing
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Planet disappears or turns into a square
- Supplies not reaching moon colony
- Inconsistent sun/water levels

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system
- Introduce more god-like powers
- Implement a pause/save feature
- Improve graphics and animations
- Add more content and complexity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar 2 free?

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

### Is My Planet Simulation free?

My Planet Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solar 2 or My Planet Simulation?

Solar 2 is rated higher. Solar 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while My Planet Simulation averages 3.7 from 215 ratings.

### Do Solar 2 or My Planet Simulation have ads?

My Planet Simulation shows ads; Solar 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solar 2 or My Planet Simulation?

Solar 2 ships an update every 21 months, and My Planet Simulation every 3 months. Most recently, Solar 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and My Planet Simulation on October 15, 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.*