SpaceOver vs Real Solar System
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpaceOver
Experience a guided space journey using advanced accessibility features like VoiceOver and spatial sound. Explore celestial bodies with interactive 3D models and unique soundscapes, making space travel accessible to everyone.
- AR-guided celestial object location
- Unique music for each astronomical object
- 3D models of celestial bodies
- VoiceOver support for all features
- Spatial sound for location guidance
- Interactive space travel
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SpaceOver uses VoiceOver, spatial sound, haptics, etc. SpaceOver makes it possible for the blind and visually impaired(BVI) to go on a space journey. [Navigation function] - Utilizes the AR function to guide the location of astronomical objects in the solar system based on the current user's location. - Each astronomical object has its unique music, which together creates the harmony of our universe. - You can move your phone to find a specific astronomical object and enjoy the music of that object. [Search function] - You can find the object by selecting the object you want to find. - You can receive guidance on where to go through voice-over, and you can feel the location of celestial bodies through spatial sound. [Astro travel function] - If you find specific astronomical objects, you can travel to those objects. - You can enjoy the appearance of astronomical objects as a 3D model. - You can enjoy the space journey through voice-over and music. [Voice Over] - The VoiceOver function is supported for all aspects of the app so that everyone can travel through space without any trouble. Developed by. Sohyeon Kim, Junhyuk Park, Hyemin Seok, Heeji Sohn, Seik Oh, Yoonyoung Lee, A-young Jo Designed by. A-young Jo Music composed by. Hyemin Seok, A-young Jo
Real Solar System
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This solar system simulator reflects actual planetary position information. When the app is launched, the sun is positioned 20 cm in front of the device, based on the device's position. Around it, the eight main planets of the solar system and the celestial body to be observed orbit. The orbits are displayed as if they were trajectories. The position of each planet is calculated based on actual values. # Features - x] Realistic solar system with ARKit - x] Orbits of the 8 planets are displayed. - x] Planets are realistic textures imported from USDZ files. - x] Planet positions are calculated based on real values (using Horizons API) - x] The object to be observed can be changed. - x] Display of the orbit of the object of interest - x] Calculate the position of the target object based on actual values (using the Horizons API). - x] Adjustable speed (minus value for reverse rotation) - x] Zoom function (zoom in/zoom out) - x] Toggle the display of the text information and the coordinate axis (New!) ## How to use 1. when you launch the application, you will be asked for "permission to use camera" at the first startup. If you allow it, an ARKit session will start. 2. 2. a coordinate axis will be placed 20 cm in front of you, based on the device's position. 3. Tap the "Load Planet" button to load the planet model. Just wait a moment. 4. The 8 main planets of the solar system and the object to be observed will orbit around it. 5. Move the device to observe the solar system from various angles. 6. Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to adjust the speed and zoom. 7. You can change the object to be observed from the menu in the upper right corner of the screen. 1. Halley's Comet 2. Hayabusa2 & Ryugyu 3. Voyager 1 & 2 4. New Horizons & Pluto 5. Cassini (New!) 6. OSIRIS-REx & Bennu 7. Comparison of Circle and Ellipse 8. Geocentric theory (New!) 8. Toggle the display of the text information and the coordinate axis from the menu in the upper right corner of the screen. (New!)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Real Solar System at monthly against SpaceOver's every 5 months. SpaceOver's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpaceOver ships an update every 5 months, Real Solar System monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpaceOver | Real Solar System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 302 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hyemin Seok | Masaya Nagaoka |
In-app purchases
SpaceOver
No in-app purchases
Real Solar System
No in-app purchases
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