Planet Gravity vs Hellios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planet Gravity
Explore the gravitational pull of different celestial bodies. Watch pendulums swing and collide under varying gravitational forces, offering a unique physics simulation experience.
- Select different planets for unique gravity
- Observe pendulum collisions
- Physics-based simulation
- Educational planet facts
- Interactive entertainment
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Planet Gravity isn't just about gravity anymore. Select a planet to get a scrolling fact about that planet on the display. This app is a twist on the Newton’s cradle balance balls. The pendulum balls collide just like the real set and you can select other planets to use that planet’s gravity. How does the pendulum swing with different gravity? Even the Sun has gravity - see what it does to the motion of the pendulums (well they'd probably melt but you get the idea.....)
Hellios
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How much time is left before our star swells into a red giant? Solar Countdown turns billions of years of stellar evolution into a story you can explore in minutes. Travel from the Sun’s “right now” to its distant future. Each stop on the timeline pairs gorgeous space visuals with clear, bite-sized explanations - what happens to the Sun, and what it could mean for Earth. What you’ll explore • Interactive timeline from the present day to the red-giant phase • Milestones explained in plain English (main sequence stability, warming Sun, magnetosphere changes, ocean loss, and more) • Big-picture countdown that makes cosmic time feel tangible • Beautiful animations and high-contrast space art that bring each era to life • Science-based estimates with approachable context - great for students, teachers, and space fans Whether you’re prepping a class, feeding a curiosity rabbit hole, or love beautiful space apps, this is a quick, captivating way to see our star’s future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hellios at daily against Planet Gravity's every 14 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planet Gravity ships an update every 14 months, Hellios daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet Gravity | Hellios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niagara Mobile LLC | Volodymyr Shcherbiuk |
In-app purchases
Planet Gravity
No in-app purchases
Hellios
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Planet Gravity free?
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Do Planet Gravity or Hellios have ads?
Which is updated more often, Planet Gravity or Hellios?
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