# 3D Solar System vs JMARS AR Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: JMARS AR Viewer at 5.0 against 3D Solar System's 4.4. JMARS AR Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). 3D Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support 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. JMARS AR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

JMARS AR Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, JMARS AR Viewer monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Solar System | JMARS AR Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jmars-ar-viewer/id1501733717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 351 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) | [Robert Likamwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436236590) |

## 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 | $39.99 | 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


### JMARS AR Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jmars-ar-viewer/id1501733717)

Explore planetary surfaces in augmented reality using immersive 3D terrain models. Access datasets for celestial bodies like the Moon, Mars, and Earth. Prepare custom scenes in the desktop version for an enhanced AR experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality exploration, 3D terrain visualization, Access to planetary datasets, Custom scene preparation, Moon, Mars, Earth data

**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 JMARS AR Viewer free?

JMARS AR Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or JMARS AR Viewer?

JMARS AR Viewer is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while JMARS AR Viewer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 3D Solar System or JMARS AR Viewer have ads?

3D Solar System shows ads; JMARS AR Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or JMARS AR Viewer?

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and JMARS AR Viewer monthly. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on October 24, 2026 and JMARS AR Viewer on October 24, 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.*