Comparison

3D Solar System vs Cosmopedia

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

Cosmopedia

Explore the universe with interactive lessons, stunning visuals, and fascinating facts about planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena. This educational app makes learning about space an immersive and engaging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Interactive space lessons
  • Visual comparisons of celestial bodies
  • Scientific curiosities and thought experiments
  • Narrated cosmic explorations
  • Learn about solar system and deep space
  • Explore dark matter and relativity
Features
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Embárcate en un viaje más allá de las estrellas con Cosmopedia, la app educativa que convierte el universo en una experiencia inmersiva. Aprende sobre los planetas, galaxias, agujeros negros, tiempo, luz y materia oscura a través de lecciones visuales, narraciones interactivas y curiosidades científicas contadas de forma simple y fascinante. Explora, Aprende y Asómbrate: - Lecciones interactivas con imágenes, audios y animaciones. - Comparaciones visuales y gráficos que explican desde el Sistema Solar hasta el espacio profundo. - Curiosidades, experimentos mentales y datos que despiertan tu imaginación. - Narraciones con voz para disfrutar mientras exploras el cosmos. Temas que encontrarás: - El Sistema Solar y sus planetas - Lunas, cometas y meteoritos - Luz, telescopios y observatorios espaciales - Materia oscura, energía oscura y el misterio del universo - Tiempo, movimiento y relatividad - Agujeros de gusano y el tejido del espacio-tiempo Ideal para estudiantes, docentes o curiosos que aman aprender mirando las estrellas. Cosmopedia combina ciencia real y arte visual para hacerte sentir parte del universo que estás descubriendo. Entiende el cosmos. Explora el infinito. Descarga Cosmopedia y comienza tu viaje por el universo.

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
Cosmopedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmopedia at 5.0 against 3D Solar System's 4.4. Cosmopedia also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 3D Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Cosmopedia 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

Cosmopedia 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Solar System versus Cosmopedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemCosmopedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraCorporacion de Servicios Sirya SA

Customer experience

3D Solar System

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

Cosmopedia

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

Cosmopedia

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Cosmopedia

One-time1
  • Paquete premium$1.99

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cosmopedia free?
Cosmopedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or Cosmopedia?
Cosmopedia is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cosmopedia averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or Cosmopedia have ads?
Both 3D Solar System and Cosmopedia show ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or Cosmopedia?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and Cosmopedia fortnightly. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cosmopedia on October 24, 2026.

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