Comparison

3D Solar System vs TestByState

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

TestByState

Prepare for Massachusetts MCAS Math with grade-specific practice tests and daily sets for grades 3-8 and 10. Focus on specific topics or complete full-length simulations with detailed explanations and progress tracking for parents. One subscription covers up to five learners.

Highlights
  • Grade-specific practice (3-8, 10)
  • Daily practice sets
  • Practice by topic
  • Full practice tests
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Parent progress insights
  • Supports up to 5 learners
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Math practice built for your state test. TestByState gives students targeted math practice while giving parents a clear view of their progress. Build a routine with daily questions, topic-focused review, and full-length practice tests designed around supported state assessments. Connect your child’s iPhone or iPad and see scores, strengths, and areas that need more practice from the parent dashboard on your own device. CHOOSE YOUR ASSESSMENT • Massachusetts MCAS Math — Grades 3–8 and 10 • Florida FAST Math — Grades 3–8 • Virginia SOL / Growth Math — Grades 3–8 • North Carolina EOG Math • Georgia Milestones Math • Ohio State Tests Math • Tennessee TCAP Math • Arizona AASA Math • New Jersey NJSLA Math See the assessment selector for supported grades. Each assessment keeps its own content, reporting categories, practice forms, calculator rules, and reference materials. Florida practice uses fixed-form PM3-style questions; the operational FAST assessment is computer-adaptive. STUDENTS PRACTICE. PARENTS FOLLOW PROGRESS. • Fresh questions for daily practice • Focused practice by topic • State-specific full and section practice tests • Clear explanations and answer review • Parent progress, recent results, and areas to practice next • Separate learner profiles with assessment-specific histories • Student-device pairing and optional practice reminders Parents create and manage the account, choose an assessment and grade, and connect each child’s device with a pairing code or QR code. Students practice in their own learner profile while parents review their progress. You can also use the same device for practice. Switching assessments keeps practice and progress separate. ONE PLAN. YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. One TestByState All Access subscription includes all supported state assessments, all included practice modes, and up to 5 learners per state. Choose monthly or annual billing. An active subscription is required for access. Your localized price, renewal terms, and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Creating an account does not start a free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel an Apple subscription in your Apple account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. TestByState is an independent practice product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of any state education agency. Questions are original practice content. Results are not official state test scores or guaranteed score predictions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Service terms: https://testbystate.com/terms Privacy: https://testbystate.com/privacy Support: https://testbystate.com/support

Screenshots

3D Solar System4 screens
TestByState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TestByState at 5.0 against 3D Solar System's 4.4. TestByState also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 3D Solar System's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. 3D Solar System sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TestByState sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TestByState 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, TestByState weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Solar System versus TestByState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Solar SystemTestByState
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation TerraMahdi Alhady

Customer experience

3D Solar System

All ratings1,689 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative65.8%

TestByState

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

TestByState

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
2 purchases

TestByState

Subscriptions2
  • MCAS Math Test Prep Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • MCAS Math Test Prep Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 3D Solar System free?
3D Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TestByState free?
TestByState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Solar System or TestByState?
TestByState is rated higher. 3D Solar System averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while TestByState averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Solar System or TestByState have ads?
3D Solar System shows ads; TestByState does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Solar System or TestByState?
3D Solar System ships an update fortnightly, and TestByState weekly. Most recently, 3D Solar System was updated on October 16, 2026 and TestByState on October 16, 2026.

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