# 3D Solar System vs Asteria

The clearest difference is ads: Asteria at none against 3D Solar System's shown. Asteria also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 3D Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 7). 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 Asteria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Asteria holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Solar System has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Solar System | Asteria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-solar-system-planets-view/id983877380/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteria-night-sky-explorer/id6796996986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 352 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) | [Derk Vrijdag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198597804) |

## 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


### Asteria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteria-night-sky-explorer/id6796996986)

Explore the cosmos in real-time with a dynamic AR sky map. Identify stars, planets, and satellites, and track their movements. Features include night vision protection and time travel simulation.

**Highlights:** Real-time AR sky map, Live satellite tracking, Comet and meteor shower tracking, Night vision protection mode, Time travel sky simulation, Detailed astronomical information

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Solar System free?

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

### Is Asteria free?

Asteria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or Asteria?

Asteria is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Asteria averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do 3D Solar System or Asteria have ads?

3D Solar System shows ads; Asteria does not.

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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.*