Comparison

3D Solar System vs X

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

X

Explore the solar system, Earth's atmosphere, and its structure with engaging audio and video content. This app offers an entertaining and educational journey for all ages, created by a team of experts.

Highlights
  • Audio guides for Solar System Trail
  • On-demand content
  • Audio and video on Earth's atmosphere
  • Content on Earth's structure
  • Solar System exploration
  • Expert-created content
Features
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Use the free Audio Guides and add another dimension to the Solar System Trail walk or enjoy the on-demand content. The App offers audio and video content about The Atmosphere, The Structure of the Earth and The Solar System. It is the collaborative work of scientists, writers, space artists and voice actors. Its aim is to deliver fun, entertaining and educational content to suit younger and older users alike. Get a new perspective as you go on a journey across the Solar System, fly to the top of the Atmosphere or descend on a Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Solar System at 4.4 against X's 1.3. 3D Solar System also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 X sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 1.3. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of 3D Solar System's written reviews are positive against 0% of X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, X every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D Solar System versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better1.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraRoni Waserman

Customer experience

3D Solar System

All ratings1,730 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative66.0%

X

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

X

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
Show 7 more
  • 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$39.992 Months
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time2
  • Disable Ads Sale$9.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
10 purchases

X

One-time10
  • A Comet's Journey$0.99
  • Journey To The Centre Of Earth$0.99
  • A Mission To Mars$0.99
Show 7 more
  • A Mission To The ISS$0.99
  • A Voyage To Saturn$0.99
  • Solar System Experience$0.99
  • The World Under Our Feet$0.99
  • Tour The Atmosphere$0.99
  • When Dinosaurs Moved$0.99
  • Moons Of The Solar System$0.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or X?
3D Solar System is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while X averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or X have ads?
3D Solar System shows ads; X does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or X?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and X every 3 months. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on October 26, 2026 and X on October 24, 2026.

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