Comparison

3D Solar System Tour vs Shape Playground

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

Shape Playground

This app allows children to design and build 3D models using colorful shapes and intuitive tools. Users can then bring their creations to life through 3D printing or augmented reality, fostering creativity and basic engineering skills.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 3D shape manipulation
  • Finger-based 3D drawing
  • Shape twisting, bulging, and squishing
  • Color and material painting
  • Augmented reality (AR) integration
  • 3D printing export
  • Step-by-step design lessons
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Dream it. Build it. Print it! Shape Playground is a joyful 3D modeling studio made just for kids ages 5 to 16. Snap colorful shapes together, carve tunnels with magic holes, write your name in 3D, and turn your imagination into real objects you can hold in your hand. It's actually free to build AND print — no account, no ads, and your first 3D print is on us. CREATE ANYTHING - 19 friendly shapes: blocks, balls, stars, hearts, gems and more - Draw with your finger and watch your doodle become 3D - Twist, bulge, squish and wobble shapes into silly new forms - Paint with bright colors, see-through glass, shiny gold and silver - Explore 5 magical worlds: meadow, outer space, candy land, ocean and sunset LEARN REAL 3D DESIGN - 8 step-by-step lessons: build a house, a rocket, a snowman, a castle and more - Cut holes and merge shapes together, just like real engineers - Earn badges and keep a daily building streak MAKE IT REAL - Add a keychain loop and 3D print your creation on any 3D printer - See your creation on your table with AR magic - Save photos and build a gallery of your masterpieces SAFE FOR KIDS - No ads, no chat, no account, no data collection - Everything stays on your device - Your creations are saved safely on your device — so kids never lose their work - Purchases are protected by a parental gate SHAPE PLAYGROUND PRO The full experience can be unlocked two ways, and both include Family Sharing: - Pro Yearly: USD 19.99 per year, auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial - Pro Lifetime: USD 9.99 one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vertexlabsolutions.com/privacy Perfect for curious kids, young makers, and families with a 3D printer!

Screenshots

3D Solar System Tour3 screens
Shape Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shape Playground at none against 3D Solar System Tour's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Solar System Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shape Playground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, Shape Playground every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
3D Solar System Tour versus Shape Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar System TourShape Playground
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi ImamuraMd HASAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Solar System Tour

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$5.00
2 purchases

Shape Playground

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shape Playground Pro$9.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System Tour free?
3D Solar System Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Playground free?
Shape Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Solar System Tour or Shape Playground have ads?
3D Solar System Tour shows ads; Shape Playground does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System Tour or Shape Playground?
3D Solar System Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shape Playground every 10 days. Most recently, 3D Solar System Tour was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shape Playground on October 31, 2026.

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