Comparison

3D Solar System vs ARPlanets 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3D Solar System

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
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Have you ever wanted to hold the Solar System in your hands? Now you can. 3D Solar System turns your device into a window to the planets, constellations, and stars beyond. Solar System in 3D and AR Travel from the Sun to the icy edge of deep space — a planetary journey of nearly 15 billion kilometers through our cosmic backyard. Study planets, moons, dwarf planets, and two major asteroid fields: the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter, and the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. See how tiny Earth looks next to Jupiter. Zoom in on planets' craters, spin Saturn's rings, and realize just how vast the universe really is. Interactive star map for passionate stargazers A complete map of the night sky with gyroscope support. Tilt your device toward the ceiling and explore constellations like a true space explorer — as if you were standing under a real night sky. Learn each constellation's name, its ancient stories, and the astronomy behind them. Learn to identify Orion, Ursa Major, Cassiopeia and discover dozens more. What you can do: ► Study planets — from scorched Mercury to icy Neptune — along with moons, dwarf planets, and bright constellations like a real astronomer. ► Test your knowledge with quizzes, planet order challenges, "True or False", and mythology questions. Learn who the planets are named after, how long a day lasts on Pluto, and what makes a star shine. ► Create your own planet using AI — design it, name it, and explore it. 714,000+ people have downloaded our app. To put that in perspective: that's 79 times more than all the stars you can see in the night sky with your own eyes. Some features may require a subscription. Free version includes: basic planet info, part of the constellation catalog, some quizzes and tests, star map, and AI planet generation (up to 2 planets). Subscription unlocks: full content about the Solar System, full constellation catalog, all quizzes and tests, planet cross-sections, unlimited AI planet generation. Every planet is different. Each constellation has a story. The universe is waiting — and it's bigger than you ever imagined. Explore all planets, learn every constellation, and become the space explorer you've always wanted to be. Start your journey through space today. Privacy Policy: http://educationterra.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://educationterra.com/tos

About

ARPlanets 2

Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality Solar System exploration
  • Interactive 3D model manipulation
  • Discover celestial body details
  • AR-based astronomy lessons
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing ARPlanets 2! Completely rewritten from scratch to offer the ultimate user experience this app will bring the entire augmented reality Solar System into your pocket! The AR user experience is of the highest level with total control of the models thanks to intuitive gestures. The new great AR Lessons section will teach you with nice lessons in augmented reality basic astronomy concepts such as Kepler's Laws up to advanced notions such as differential photometry. Learning has never been so beautiful! -> Main features - User friendly user interface aimed at offering the maximum user experience - Completely manipulate 3D models thanks to very simple gestures. - Discover the names of the most interesting areas of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter simply by getting closer with your phone! - Learn notions of basic astronomy in augmented reality such as the Earth-Moon system and Kepler's Laws up to advanced topics such as differential photometry thanks to the AR Lessons section! Learning has never been so beautiful!

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
ARPlanets 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Solar System at 4.4 against ARPlanets 2's 3.3. 3D Solar System also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 15) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ARPlanets 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 29%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 3D Solar System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ARPlanets 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Solar System holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of 3D Solar System's written reviews are positive against 57% of ARPlanets 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D Solar System versus ARPlanets 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemARPlanets 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better3.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB449 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraDaniele Citi

Customer experience

3D Solar System

All ratings1,689 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative66.2%

ARPlanets 2

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

3D Solar System

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Planets displayed incorrectly
  • Subscription charges without consent
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

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

ARPlanets 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

3D Solar System

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week Subscription$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 month Sale2 Months trial$10.991 Month
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  • 12 months sale3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • 6 months$19.996 Months
  • Astronomy guide - Sky atlas$19.991 Month
  • 12 months3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Astronomy guide - Sky atlas3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 2 Month Subscription3 Days trial$29.992 Months
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time2
  • Disable Ads Sale$9.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
1 purchases

ARPlanets 2

One-time1
  • Full Access AR$1.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARPlanets 2 free?
ARPlanets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or ARPlanets 2?
3D Solar System is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ARPlanets 2 averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or ARPlanets 2 have ads?
3D Solar System shows ads; ARPlanets 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or ARPlanets 2?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and ARPlanets 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on September 22, 2026 and ARPlanets 2 on August 27, 2026.

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