# 3D Solar System vs ioLight Microscope

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Solar System at 4.4 against ioLight Microscope's 2.5. 3D Solar System also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 19). ioLight Microscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Solar System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ioLight Microscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Solar System holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of 3D Solar System's written reviews are positive against 20% of ioLight Microscope's.

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, ioLight Microscope every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Solar System | ioLight Microscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380/reviews)** | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iolight-microscope/id1105416031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 347 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) | [ioLight Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105416030) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Solar System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380)

Explore the solar system in 3D and augmented reality. Learn about planets, moons, stars, and constellations through interactive models, scientific facts, and engaging quizzes. Create your own planets with AI.

**Highlights:** 3D & AR Solar System models, Scientific facts about celestial bodies, Interactive star map, Engaging educational tasks and quizzes, AI-powered planet creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month Sale | $10.99 | per month |
| 12 months sale | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Astronomy guide - Sky atlas | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Astronomy guide - Sky atlas | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| 2 Months Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| Disable Ads Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Informative and educational
- 🔍 Detailed solar system information
- 🎨 Cool visuals and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Planets displayed incorrectly
- Subscription charges without consent
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- More free content and features
- Realistic planet models and animations
- Expanded content beyond the solar system
- Improved accessibility and usability


### ioLight Microscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iolight-microscope/id1105416031)

Capture stunning images and videos of microscopic subjects with a high-resolution portable digital microscope. This app connects to the device, displaying detailed views of cells and other specimens directly on your mobile screen.

**Highlights:** Displays microscopic images and videos, Captures high-resolution images, Connects to portable digital microscope, Shows animal and plant cells, Displays on tablet or mobile phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Solar System free?

3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ioLight Microscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or ioLight Microscope?

3D Solar System is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ioLight Microscope averages 2.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do 3D Solar System or ioLight Microscope have ads?

3D Solar System shows ads; ioLight Microscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or ioLight Microscope?

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and ioLight Microscope every 11 months. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on September 28, 2026 and ioLight Microscope on September 7, 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.*