Real Solar System vs VBHM History Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!)
VBHM History Explorer
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The Virginia Beach History Museums History Explorer AR App is an engaging and interactive tool that brings the history of the Francis Land House and Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum to life. By utilizing augmented reality technology, you can explore the museums in a whole new way, with superimposed images, reconstructed models, text, and sounds enhancing your experience. This app provides access to artifacts and stories from the museum's collection and allows you to see historic structures and objects that are no longer visible today. The AR tour will offer a deeper understanding of the site's evolution and connect you to those who once lived and worked there. This technology enhances the museum experience, serves as an educational tool for teachers, and engages with audiences meaningfully.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VBHM History Explorer at 15.0 against Real Solar System's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Real Solar System ships an update monthly, VBHM History Explorer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Real Solar System | VBHM History Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 302 MB | 644 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masaya Nagaoka | Chocolate Milk & Donuts |
In-app purchases
Real Solar System
No in-app purchases
VBHM History Explorer
No in-app purchases
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