Comparison

Solar System 3D vs Planet cards

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

Head to head
About

Solar System 3D

Explore our solar system in stunning 3D. Navigate through planets, moons, and celestial bodies, accessing detailed Wikipedia information. Experience realistic simulations of Earth's seasons, day-night cycles, and planetary motion.

Highlights
  • 3D space navigation
  • Full solar system model
  • Wikipedia information
  • Spinning and orbiting simulation
  • Earth's seasonal tilt
  • Day-night simulation
  • Real scale factors
Features
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Solar System 3D is an educational application for anyone interested in our amazing space. Take a journey to our solar system with this app now. Features: - 3D space navigation - Entire solar system with the Sun, 8 major planets and the Moon. - Wikipedia information about each astro - Timer setting with speed up options to learn the spinning and orbiting basics of the solar system - Fantastic simulation of the Earth's seasonal tilt degree and day-night simulation based on your device global location. - Fair clouds, ambient night view and atmosphere simulation for our planet Earth. - Real scale factor on the planet size, spin/orbit speed and distance to sun. In-app purchases: - No Ads - HD Texture and 3D solid surface with shadow projection - Convenient Wallpaper screenshot button to hide the menus and freeze the space from your favorite solar system angle

About

Planet cards

Features
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Learn Astronomy in a visual and fun way. Answer the big questions about the Universe with powerful images. 3D animations of space, celestial bodies, Earth and spaceships. Planet cards is the educational toy and school materials to learn astronomy with the latest technology. Print the cards and download the app to see the universe just by pointing with your phone or tablet. Dozens of animations, hundreds of emotions on Planet cards. Explanatory texts in Spanish and English. An amazing experience. Get the cards at www.bodyplanet.es and download the app. - The origin of The Universe, The Milky Way and The Solar System - All the planets of The Solar System - The Moon, its phases and other satellites - The formation of the stars - Orbits, rotational and translational movements - The Earth: layers of the atmosphere and geosphere - Meridians, parallels, solstices and equinoxes - The conquest of space and the life of astronauts A different way of learning. The easiest way to discover the world we live in and other possible worlds. Planet cards is a fun, social and interactive toy. Explore in an exciting way, thanks to augmented reality. If you've had fun before with Body planet Magic T-shirt, Body cards and Welcome baby, now embark on a superb journey into the universe. In addition to having fun, you will learn without effort. Hide and discover with the buttons the areas of the galaxy that you want to explore. Find the names of the bodies that orbit in space and discover other possible worlds. Live an amazing experience with Planet cards. Put quality content on your screen.

Screenshots

Solar System 3D4 screens
Planet cards3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solar System 3D at every 2 weeks against Planet cards's every 9 months. Solar System 3D also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solar System 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Planet cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar System 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet cards every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solar System 3D versus Planet cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar System 3DPlanet cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB351 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHIREN GUANUniverso Body Planet S.L.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Solar System 3D

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • High Definition Texture$0.99
  • Wallpaper Screenshot$0.99
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  • Special Package Offer$0.99
1 purchases

Planet cards

One-time1
  • Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Solar System 3D free?
Solar System 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet cards free?
Planet cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solar System 3D or Planet cards have ads?
Neither Solar System 3D nor Planet cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar System 3D or Planet cards?
Solar System 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planet cards every 9 months. Most recently, Solar System 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Planet cards on November 3, 2026.

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