Space AR Map vs Heliosphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space AR Map
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AR. AI 기반의 스마트 키즈 우주 백과사전입니다. 행성, 별자리, 우주선 테마별 학습과 흥미로운 AR 3D 와 퀴즈 중심의 학습을 제공합니다. 1. AR 컬러링 포스터 : 포스터 도안을 채색하고 AR 앱 연동 학습기능 2. 게이미피케이션 : 흥미로운 학습을 위한 AR 미션 게임과 AI 활용한 방대한 퀴즈 학습 3. 테마별 AR 포스터 : 다양한 테마별 포스터와 야광 스티커를 통해 나만의 AR 포스터를 만들 수 있습니다.
Heliosphere
Explore a real-time 3D simulation of the solar system, planets, moons, and spacecraft using accurate astronomical data. Learn about celestial bodies and space missions with educational content and quizzes.
- Real-time 3D solar system simulation
- Live spacecraft tracking
- Deep sky exploration
- Comprehensive astronomy education
- Time travel from 1900 to 2100
- Planet-centric viewing mode
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Explore the solar system at your fingertips. Heliosphere is a real-time 3D solar system simulation powered by NASA JPL Horizons data. It accurately recreates the orbits of planets, moons, comets, and dwarf planets while tracking the real positions of active spacecraft. * Real-time 3D Solar System Simulation — 8 planets, 5 dwarf planets, 10+ moons, and 4 comets — Precise Keplerian orbit calculations based on real astronomical data — Time travel from 1900 to 2100 — Pan, zoom, and rotate for a free-roaming perspective — Switch to planet-centric viewing mode * Live Spacecraft Tracking — Voyager 1, 2 | Pioneer 10, 11 — Cassini | Juno | New Horizons | Parker Solar Probe — Real position data from NASA JPL Horizons API * Deep Sky Exploration — Over 150 bright stars — 530 Milky Way stars — 124 deep-sky objects (Messier, NGC/IC catalogs) * Comprehensive Astronomy Education — 6 difficulty levels from middle school to graduate — Core concepts: Kepler's Laws, gravity, escape velocity, and more — Mission timelines for Voyager, Cassini, New Horizons, and others — 60+ quiz questions to test your knowledge — Historical space event date-guessing challenges * Free for Everyone — All content available at no cost — No ads — 11 languages supported Experience the beauty of the cosmos and the wonder of science through scientifically accurate data and intuitive interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Space AR Map at daily against Heliosphere's every 3 days. Space AR Map also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Space AR Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heliosphere sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Space AR Map ships an update daily, Heliosphere every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space AR Map | Heliosphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUDIO W Co.,Ltd | CHUNGKIL KIM |
In-app purchases
Space AR Map
- Buy full features$24.99
Heliosphere
- 1 Coffee$2.99
- 3 Coffees$8.99
- 5 Coffees$14.99
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