solAR - Solar System in AR

Name: solAR - Solar System in AR
Rating: 4.6 (2012 reviews)
Author: Michael Stoeckli

By: Michael Stoeckli

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Features & Capabilities

solAR is a groundbreaking AR solar system explorer for Chrome. It uses high-resolution 3D models and augmented reality to place the sun, planets, and moons in your real-world environment, with scalable distances to visualize sizes and spacing.

Designed for parents, educators, and space enthusiasts, solAR combines an intuitive interface with a rich educational database. It enables virtual field trips in any outdoor space or classroom, helping kids learn about the solar system through interactive, hands-on exploration.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Michael Stoeckli

Rating:

4.60

(2,012) 4 new ratings

Version:

3.1.0 Last updated: 2024-12-02

Version code:

870811725

Creation date:

2017-09-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

43.06MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 42,453 ▼ 51

Other rankings

#2 in The Best AR Education Apps #17 in system keyword 16 ▼ 2

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Michael Stoeckli

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/solar-solar-system-in-ar/id1286558019

Website:

https://apfelapps.ch

User Reviews

Reviewers praise solAR for immersive AR and rich visuals, especially on Vision Pro, but report frequent crashes, paid-content gating, and settings/UX shortcomings. The app’s AR features and multiple views are lauded, while reliability and monetization concerns limit its appeal.

Pros

Immersive AR experience with floating planets in your room or in space.
Wide range of view options and customizable settings (scales, perspectives, realism).
Stunning visuals/graphics, with strong praise for Saturn system and Vision Pro visuals.
Overall engaging AR experience with broad appeal.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability across devices, including Vision Pro (often requiring reboots).
Paywalls gating major content (outer solar system) and dissatisfaction with paid unlocks.
Settings/preferences sometimes do not save.
UX/content gaps: limited data about planets and non-intuitive controls.