Comparison

Solar System Planets vs OrbitWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solar System Planets

Explore our solar system with interactive 3D models and detailed information about each planet. Discover celestial bodies and uncover their secrets through a user-friendly interface, perfect for students and space enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D solar system model
  • High-resolution planet imagery
  • Detailed planet information
  • User-friendly interface
  • Educational content
  • Celestial body exploration
Features
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Solar System Planets is designed to provide you with an unparalleled journey through the cosmos. Have you ever dreamt of traversing the vast expanses of space, visiting the planets of our solar system, and uncovering their secrets? Your dream has now become a reality, right at your fingertips. Solar System Planets is an interactive window into the universe. With its user-friendly interface and convenient navigation, users of all ages and backgrounds can embark on an educational and awe-inspiring adventure through our celestial neighborhood. Upon launching Solar System Planets, you're greeted by a visually captivating representation of the solar system. The app boasts high-resolution imagery of each planet, beautifully rendered to showcase their unique characteristics and breathtaking beauty. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the cosmos, you'll find yourself immersed in an interface that's as easy to navigate as it is informative. The true magic of Solar System Planets lies in its interactive features. You can tap on any planet to delve deeper into its mysteries. From the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy landscapes of Neptune, each planet's detailed information is presented in a format that's both engaging and educational. Learn about their composition, orbital characteristics and interesting facts. In a world where learning and technology go hand in hand, Solar System Planets stands out as an exemplary educational tool. Whether you're using it for personal enrichment, as a supplement to your studies, or as a source of family-friendly entertainment, the app's dedication to accuracy and accessibility shines through. So, whether you're an aspiring astronomer, a lifelong learner, or someone who simply marvels at the wonders of the universe, Solar System Planets is the app you've been waiting for. Embark on a cosmic journey, tap into the depths of knowledge, and let the mysteries of the solar system unfold before your eyes. Get ready to explore, learn, and be inspired by the beauty that lies beyond our world. Privacy Policy: http://evgeniyasench.tilda.ws/privacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OrbitWatch

Features
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Everything in orbit, live, in your hand. OrbitWatch tracks more than 18,000 real satellites and pieces of space debris using open orbital data, computed on your device with the same SGP4 math used by professionals — then turns it into an experience the whole family will fight over. ONE CONTINUOUS UNIVERSE Pinch from street level to the stars. Start at your own neighborhood in real satellite imagery, zoom out through the swarm of satellites circling Earth, keep going to a solar system where every planet sits at its true position today, then out to the Milky Way and our Local Group of galaxies — every stop labeled and explained for curious kids (and adults). WHAT'S ABOVE YOUR HOUSE — RIGHT NOW • My Sky lists every satellite above your horizon this second, with direction and distance. • 48-hour pass predictions for the ISS, Tiangong and your watchlist — with a VISIBLE badge when a pass will be sunlit against your dark sky, so you can actually step outside and see it. • Tap the bell and get a notification 10 minutes before a pass rises. POINT AT THE SKY (AR) Open Sky View and hold your phone up: satellites, their motion trails, the Sun, the Moon with its real phase, the planets and the brightest named stars appear exactly where they are in your sky, over your live camera. A compass ribbon keeps you oriented, and the FIND THE ISS arrow guides your hand until the station enters your view. STORIES THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED Fly to the real debris of the 2009 satellite collision and watch it reenacted. See the missile tests that made the biggest debris clouds in history. Visit Hubble, the GPS constellation with its relativity-corrected atomic clocks, Starlink, Tiangong — plus a live feed of what launched in the last 30 days, in 2025, and in 2026, and what's about to fall back to Earth. VISIT THE PLANETS Tap any planet to fly to it: 8K NASA-imagery surfaces stream in as you zoom — skim Olympus Mons on Mars, or see Venus's hidden surface through radar. Kid-friendly fact cards on every world. BUILT TO RESPECT YOU No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your location never leaves your phone — every calculation happens on-device. Orbital data courtesy of CelesTrak; textures from NASA and Solar System Scope. Whether you're a space nerd, a parent with a curious kid, or someone who just saw a strange line of lights in the night sky — OrbitWatch tells you exactly what's up there.

Screenshots

Solar System Planets4 screens
OrbitWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrbitWatch at none against Solar System Planets's 3. Solar System Planets's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solar System Planets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OrbitWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solar System Planets versus OrbitWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar System PlanetsOrbitWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniya SenchurovaPEPSIN SELVARAJ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Solar System Planets

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Premium Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Three Months Premium Access3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • One Year Premium Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

OrbitWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar System Planets free?
Solar System Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OrbitWatch free?
OrbitWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar System Planets or OrbitWatch have ads?
Neither Solar System Planets nor OrbitWatch shows ads.

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