Comparison

MoonBase Explorer vs 3D Solar System Tour

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

Head to head
About

MoonBase Explorer

Features
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Discover the architecture of a polar station in a realistic lunar environment, with its cylindrical habitat modules, hydroponic greenhouses, radiation shields, walkways and passages protected from solar radiations, lunar landing area, photovoltaic panels rising over 100 m above the ground to provide permanent solar energy... Explore freely the Moon Base in a lunar environment of almost one square kilometer, interact with resident astronauts and teleport directly to 6 sites near the station or in the surrounding craters and valleys.

About

3D Solar System Tour

Features
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The universe, right in your pocket. "3D Solar System Tour" is an easy-to-use planetarium app that recreates the Solar System with beautiful 3D graphics, soothing BGM, and detailed voice narration. No complex controls required. Just relax and listen to the stories of the stars. 【Main Feature: Audio Guide Tour】 Narrated Solar System Tour The highlight of this app is the "Tour Mode," which automatically takes you on a journey through all the planets. Just like a museum guide, a calm voice explains the mysteries and characteristics of each planet. Perfect for relaxing before bed or learning something new during your commute. (Available via Rewarded Ads or Premium Plan) 【Other Features】 Beautiful 3D Simulation Explore the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Rotate planets with a swipe or zoom in to see their textures. Experience the Vastness: "Real Scale Mode" Switch to scientifically accurate size ratios and distances with a single tap. Note: In this mode, the Sun is massive, while other planets appear merely as tiny dots. While not visually detailed, this mode offers a powerful educational perspective on how vast and empty space truly is. Simple Warp Travel In "Exploration Mode," you can experience the atmosphere of traveling to planets aboard a spaceship. Note: This is a simple visual transition to jump to your destination, not a complex flight simulator. Interesting Astronomical Data Core Data: Diameter, Mass, Orbital/Rotational periods. Travel Time: See how long it would take to reach each planet using the "Apollo" spacecraft or the modern "Parker Solar Probe." 【Premium Features】 The app is free to download. Upgrading to the Premium Plan unlocks: ・Ad-Free Experience: Remove all ads. ・Unlimited Audio Tours: Access the full guided tour without watching reward ads. Note: An internet connection is required to use this app.

Screenshots

MoonBase Explorer4 screens
3D Solar System Tour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonBase Explorer at none against 3D Solar System Tour's 1. MoonBase Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3D Solar System Tour's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Solar System Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MoonBase Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MoonBase Explorer versus 3D Solar System Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonBase Explorer3D Solar System Tour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size757 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier BoisardTakashi Imamura

In-app purchases

None

MoonBase Explorer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Solar System Tour

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$5.00

Questions

Is MoonBase Explorer free?
MoonBase Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Solar System Tour free?
3D Solar System Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoonBase Explorer or 3D Solar System Tour have ads?
3D Solar System Tour shows ads; MoonBase Explorer does not.

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