Comparison

3D Solar System vs Socrates App

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

Socrates App

Explore the life, wisdom, and works of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. Discover over 140 of his famous quotes and delve into his philosophical contributions. This app offers detailed insights into his biography and writings.

Highlights
  • Biography of Socrates
  • Over 140 quotes
  • Word search functionality
  • Information on his works
  • Detailed insights
Features
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Você sabe quem foi o filósofo Sócrates? Você sabe as frases que ele declarou em sua sabedoria? Você sabe as obras sobre o filósofo? Com esse aplicativo você consegue ver mais e mais detalhes sobre o filósofo. - Sobre a sua vida - Mais de 140 frases - Busca de palavras - Sua obra - E muito mais

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
Socrates App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Solar System at Free against Socrates App's $9.99. 3D Solar System also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Socrates App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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

3D Solar System is free to download; Socrates App costs $9.99 up front. 3D Solar System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Socrates App 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

Socrates App 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, Socrates App every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
3D Solar System versus Socrates App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemSocrates App
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 42 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraMauricio Junior

Customer experience

3D Solar System

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

Socrates App

All ratings1 ratings
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

Socrates App

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$29.992 Months
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time2
  • Disable Ads Sale$9.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
1 purchases

Socrates App

One-time1
  • Socrates App$1.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Socrates App free?
Socrates App costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or Socrates App?
Socrates App is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Socrates App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or Socrates App have ads?
3D Solar System shows ads; Socrates App does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or Socrates App?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and Socrates App every 42 months. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on September 22, 2026 and Socrates App on June 1, 2026.

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