# Solar System Scope vs Birth Light Astronomy

The clearest difference is rating: Birth Light Astronomy at 5.0 against Solar System Scope's 4.4. Birth Light Astronomy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Solar System Scope's advantage is ratings volume (899 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar System Scope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Birth Light Astronomy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Birth Light Astronomy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar System Scope has 899 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Solar System Scope's written reviews are positive against 100% of Birth Light Astronomy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solar System Scope | Birth Light Astronomy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-scope/id863969175/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INOVE, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863969178) | [Robert Tempchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193133494) |

## What reviewers say

### Solar System Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-scope/id863969175)

Explore and discover the solar system and outer space with realistic 3D visualizations and detailed celestial simulations. This app offers an educational and engaging experience for all ages, featuring a comprehensive encyclopedia and a night sky observatory.

**Highlights:** 3D Encyclopedia of celestial bodies, Realistic 3D visualizations, Night sky observatory with time simulation, Accurate orbital parameter calculations, High-quality planetary and moon maps, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HQ Textures / No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great for learning about space
- 🌟 Beautifully created
- 🔭 Realistic and detailed
- 🎓 Excellent for education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔀 Orientation issues
- 🔒 Upgrade required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Difficulty pinpointing specific dates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when dragging Jupiter
- Upside-down orientation on tablets
- Unable to restore purchases
- Freezes and crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial bodies (Messier objects, Planet 9/10, black holes, etc.)
- Enable exploration of other galaxies and deep space objects
- Improve telescope/zoom functionality
- Add more moons and irregular satellites
- Implement continental drift and solar system evolution


### Birth Light Astronomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495)

Explore the cosmos and see the stars as they appeared on any date, including your birthday. This app uses your location and augmented reality to guide you to specific stars visible in the night sky.

**Highlights:** View stars from the past, Augmented reality sky view, Star rise and set times, Catalog of over 5000 stars, Location-based visibility, Customizable dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solar System Scope free?

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

### Is Birth Light Astronomy free?

Birth Light Astronomy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solar System Scope or Birth Light Astronomy?

Birth Light Astronomy is rated higher. Solar System Scope averages 4.4 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Birth Light Astronomy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Solar System Scope or Birth Light Astronomy have ads?

Neither Solar System Scope nor Birth Light Astronomy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solar System Scope or Birth Light Astronomy?

Solar System Scope ships an update every 4 months, and Birth Light Astronomy every 4 months. Most recently, Solar System Scope was updated on November 11, 2026 and Birth Light Astronomy on November 2, 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.*