# xSky vs Solar System Planets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xSky at 79% against Solar System Planets's 0%. xSky also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Solar System Planets's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar System Planets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. xSky asks for nothing beyond the download.

xSky holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xSky has 80 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of xSky's written reviews are positive against 0% of Solar System Planets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xSky | Solar System Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xsky/id850941042/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Sur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454732575) | [Evgeniya Senchurova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676838995) |

## What reviewers say

### xSky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xsky/id850941042)

Explore the cosmos with a virtual telescope. Point your device at the sky to identify celestial bodies. Zoom in for detailed views and use a search function to locate specific objects.

**Highlights:** Virtual telescope functionality, Identify Sun, Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies, Zoom up to a million times, Screen lock to stop motion, Object search arrow, Soft music and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔭 Realistic space simulation
- ✨ Beautiful visuals and music
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Great for learning astronomy
- 💯 Highly accurate object identification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing issues
- 🧭 Location services not working
- 🔄 Inconsistent with reality (out of sync)
- 📱 Not optimized for all devices (e.g., iPhone 12)
- 🎛️ Hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- Location services not working/picking a country
- App closes immediately upon opening
- App is glitchy and moves by itself
- Search button not working in horizontal position

**Requested features**

- Camera feature for high-quality photos
- Ability to turn down exposure for photos
- Facts read aloud about celestial objects
- Traditional constellation names (e.g., Virgo, Taurus)
- Show International Space Station or other satellites


### Solar System Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-planets-3d-space/id6463002338)

Explore our solar system with interactive 3D models and detailed information about each planet. Discover celestial bodies and uncover their secrets through a user-friendly interface, perfect for students and space enthusiasts alike.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D solar system model, High-resolution planet imagery, Detailed planet information, User-friendly interface, Educational content, Celestial body exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Three Months Premium Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xSky free?

xSky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar System Planets free?

Solar System Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xSky or Solar System Planets?

xSky is rated higher. xSky averages 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Solar System Planets averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do xSky or Solar System Planets have ads?

Neither xSky nor Solar System Planets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xSky or Solar System Planets?

xSky ships an update every 3 months, and Solar System Planets every 3 months. Most recently, xSky was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solar System Planets on October 15, 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.*