# 3D Solar System vs Space by Tinybop

The clearest difference is price: 3D Solar System at Free against Space by Tinybop's $3.99. 3D Solar System also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 72). Space by Tinybop's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

3D Solar System is free to download; Space by Tinybop costs $3.99 up front. 3D Solar System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Space by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 3D Solar System against 4.3 for Space by Tinybop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of 3D Solar System's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Solar System | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 347 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## 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


### Space by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

**Highlights:** Visit 8 planets and the sun, Study planet surfaces up close, Discover planet characteristics, Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites, Compare planet sizes and masses, Observe planetary orbits and moon phases, Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

**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 Space by Tinybop free?

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or Space by Tinybop?

3D Solar System is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do 3D Solar System or Space by Tinybop have ads?

3D Solar System shows ads; Space by Tinybop does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or Space by Tinybop?

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on September 22, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on September 21, 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.*