# 3D Solar System vs sunClock World Map

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Solar System at 4.4 against sunClock World Map's 2.2. 3D Solar System also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). sunClock World Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and sunClock World Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Solar System holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of sunClock World Map's.

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, sunClock World Map every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Solar System | sunClock World Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunclock-world-map/id1578018980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 347 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) | [Stefan von Weihe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493458328) |

## 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


### sunClock World Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunclock-world-map/id1578018980)

Visualize global night and day cycles on an equirectangular world map. Get sunrise, sunset, and weather data for any location. Tap the map to view specific place details.

**Highlights:** World map with night shade visualization, Sunrise and sunset times, Location-specific weather data, Tap to view individual location data, GPS location access for data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sunClock world map | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Solar System free?

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

### Is sunClock World Map free?

sunClock World Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or sunClock World Map?

3D Solar System is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while sunClock World Map averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do 3D Solar System or sunClock World Map have ads?

3D Solar System shows ads; sunClock World Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or sunClock World Map?

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and sunClock World Map every 10 months. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on October 16, 2026 and sunClock World Map on September 29, 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.*