Comparison

3D Solar System vs Discover Mars

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 our solar system in 3D and augmented reality. Learn about planets, moons, constellations, and stars with interactive maps and engaging quizzes. Create your own planets with AI.

Highlights
  • 3D and AR Solar System exploration
  • Interactive star map with gyroscope support
  • Detailed information on planets, moons, and constellations
  • Knowledge-testing quizzes and challenges
  • AI-powered planet creation
  • Constellation lore and astronomy facts
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

Discover Mars

Explore stunning, high-definition images captured on Mars by NASA rovers. View the latest photos, zoom in for detail, and learn fascinating facts about the Red Planet's atmosphere, gravity, and temperature.

Highlights
  • View latest Mars rover images
  • Slideshow mode for full-screen viewing
  • Zoom into high-definition photos
  • Save images to your device
  • Explore Mars' atmosphere, gravity, and temperature
Features
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The Discover Mars app provides easy access to images taken on Mars by the NASA Mars rovers. - View the latest images taken on Mars by the Perseverance, Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit rovers. - Tapping on a photo launches it in slideshow mode to view the full high-definition image. You can double-tap to zoom into a photo or tap on the Share icon to save images directly onto your iPhone. - The Mars tab provides interesting visuals about Mars, such as its atmosphere, gravity, temperature, and much more. Designed by Spencer Everett Developed by Monte Thakkar

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
Discover Mars3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Discover Mars at 100% against 3D Solar System's 29%. Discover Mars also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). 3D Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Discover Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Discover Mars 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 12, 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 100% of Discover Mars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, Discover Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
3D Solar System versus Discover Mars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemDiscover Mars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraManthan B Thakkar

Customer experience

3D Solar System

All ratings1,738 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative66.0%

Discover Mars

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Discover Mars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

3D Solar System

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Month PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 month Sale2 Months trial$10.991 Month
  • 12 months sale3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • 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$39.992 Months
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time2
  • Disable Ads Sale$9.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
None

Discover Mars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discover Mars free?
Discover Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or Discover Mars?
Discover Mars is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Discover Mars averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or Discover Mars have ads?
3D Solar System shows ads; Discover Mars does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or Discover Mars?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and Discover Mars monthly. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on November 6, 2026 and Discover Mars on November 3, 2026.

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