# Mythic Universe vs Solar Explorer 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Explorer 3D at 4.3 against Mythic Universe's 1.0. Solar Explorer 3D also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 1). Mythic Universe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mythic Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Solar Explorer 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Explorer 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Explorer 3D has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mythic Universe ships an update weekly, Solar Explorer 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mythic Universe | Solar Explorer 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythic-universe/id6747082874/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 838 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konstantinos Chronopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819763634) | [Shenzhen Qizhuan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838373818) |

## What reviewers say

### Mythic Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythic-universe/id6747082874)

Explore the connections between ancient myths, constellations, and the vast universe. Learn through engaging stories, audio narration, and interactive content. Discover astronomical wonders and test your knowledge with quizzes.

**Highlights:** Myth to constellation connections, Audio narration for myths, 3D views and videos, Interactive quizzes, Stargazing integration, Screen reader support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support: Oracular Nebula | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support: Heroic Protostar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support: Demigod Giant | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support: Olympian Supergiant | $8.99 | one-time |
| Support: Titanic Supernova | $12.99 | one-time |
| Support: Chaotic Black Hole | $22.99 | one-time |


### Solar Explorer 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-explorer-3d/id6752232739)

Explore the solar system with a realistic 3D simulation. Discover celestial bodies, spacecraft, and surface features with detailed models and orbital mechanics. Compare sizes, replay missions, and view the universe from different perspectives.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D solar system simulation, Detailed celestial body and spacecraft models, Size comparison of planets and moons, Surface feature exploration, Mission replay functionality, Time acceleration and reversal

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mythic Universe free?

Mythic Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solar Explorer 3D free?

Solar Explorer 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mythic Universe or Solar Explorer 3D?

Solar Explorer 3D is rated higher. Mythic Universe averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solar Explorer 3D averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Mythic Universe or Solar Explorer 3D have ads?

Neither Mythic Universe nor Solar Explorer 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mythic Universe or Solar Explorer 3D?

Mythic Universe ships an update weekly, and Solar Explorer 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mythic Universe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Solar Explorer 3D on November 5, 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.*