Comparison

3D Solar System Tour vs CosmicObserver

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

Head to head
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.

About

CosmicObserver

Features
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CosmicObserver lets you travel real planets — of our solar system and beyond — from an observer's first-person view. You don't pilot a ship; you drift through space with your gaze and fingertips. Lock onto stars and planets, approach, scan, and record what you observe — space as a journey, not a catalog. ■ Features ・Real astronomical bodies based on public data ・FPS view with a virtual stick for free drifting ・Scientific honesty: observed / estimated / artistic values marked by color and label ・A "Cosmic Passport" and discovery collection ・A daily destination to gently explore the cosmos ■ Cosmic Pass (one-time purchase) The solar system is free. Cosmic Pass — a single one-time purchase — unlocks all star systems, exoplanets, unlimited dailies, and the frontier beyond. Note: Exoplanet surfaces are estimations/artistic renderings, not photographs. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA. ■ In-App Purchase Cosmic Pass is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription, nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel. After a new device or a reinstall, use "Restore purchases" on the Cosmic Pass screen or in Settings with the same Apple Account. Family Sharing is supported. Privacy Policy: https://www.rulagems.org/privacy/cosmicobserver/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.rulagems.org/terms/cosmicobserver/

Screenshots

3D Solar System Tour3 screens
CosmicObserver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CosmicObserver at none against 3D Solar System Tour's shown. 3D Solar System Tour's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Solar System Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CosmicObserver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, CosmicObserver every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
3D Solar System Tour versus CosmicObserver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar System TourCosmicObserver
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi ImamuraYuichi Okuno

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Solar System Tour

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$5.00
1 purchases

CosmicObserver

One-time1
  • Cosmic Pass$4.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System Tour free?
3D Solar System Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmicObserver free?
CosmicObserver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Solar System Tour or CosmicObserver have ads?
3D Solar System Tour shows ads; CosmicObserver does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System Tour or CosmicObserver?
3D Solar System Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, and CosmicObserver every 5 weeks. Most recently, 3D Solar System Tour was updated on October 6, 2026 and CosmicObserver on October 28, 2026.

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