# Heliosphere vs PixelJoy Draw

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixelJoy Draw at 100% against Heliosphere's 50%. PixelJoy Draw also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Heliosphere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heliosphere sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PixelJoy Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PixelJoy Draw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Heliosphere's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixelJoy Draw's.

Heliosphere ships an update every 3 days, PixelJoy Draw fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heliosphere | PixelJoy Draw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heliosphere-solar-system/id6757491622/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljoy-draw/id6775694542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CHUNGKIL KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/960187999) | [Ariadna Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775694544) |

## What reviewers say

### Heliosphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heliosphere-solar-system/id6757491622)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coffees | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5 Coffees | $14.99 | one-time |


### PixelJoy Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljoy-draw/id6775694542)

This app encourages creativity in children with a variety of drawing activities. It offers coloring pages, freehand drawing, tracing, pixel art, and guided lessons. Artwork is saved locally, with optional in-app purchases for additional content.

**Highlights:** Coloring pages, Free drawing, Trace activities, Pixel art, Guided drawing lessons, Local artwork saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelJoy Draw | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heliosphere free?

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

### Is PixelJoy Draw free?

PixelJoy Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Heliosphere or PixelJoy Draw?

PixelJoy Draw is rated higher. Heliosphere averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PixelJoy Draw averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Heliosphere or PixelJoy Draw have ads?

PixelJoy Draw shows ads; Heliosphere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heliosphere or PixelJoy Draw?

Heliosphere ships an update every 3 days, and PixelJoy Draw fortnightly. Most recently, Heliosphere was updated on October 24, 2026 and PixelJoy Draw on October 14, 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.*