Comparison

Solar System 3D vs Solar System Clock

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

Solar System Clock

Features
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See the positions of all planets in our Solar System based on the current date. Or, you can set your own custom date to see the alignment of our planets from a future date or a past date. You can use this app to find out the best time to watch a planet in the sky by finding out when it will be closest to Earth.

Screenshots

Solar System 3D4 screens
Solar System Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar System Clock at none against Solar System 3D's 4. Solar System Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Solar System 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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. Solar System Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar System 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Solar System Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solar System 3D versus Solar System Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar System 3DSolar System Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS4.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHIREN GUANMateusz Andrzejczuk

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
None

Solar System Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar System 3D free?
Solar System 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar System Clock free?
Solar System Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar System 3D or Solar System Clock have ads?
Neither Solar System 3D nor Solar System Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar System 3D or Solar System Clock?
Solar System 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Solar System Clock every 2 days. Most recently, Solar System 3D was updated on September 29, 2026 and Solar System Clock on September 23, 2026.

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