Comparison

Cozmic Zoom Lite vs Galaxy Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cozmic Zoom Lite

Explore the universe from the smallest particles to distant galaxies. This free version offers a journey through scientific data, learning facts about astronomy, biology, and physics. Discover the cosmos with simple finger swipes.

Highlights
  • Cosmic scale exploration
  • Scientific data based
  • Learn astronomy facts
  • Learn biology facts
  • Learn physics facts
  • Interactive journey
Features
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The whole universe in your hand! This is the free version of Cozmic Zoom. Some features are only available in the full version. Cozmic Zoom is a fascinating insight into the cosmos, between the infinitely large and the infinitely small. Based on accurate scientific data from the best sources, Cozmic Zoom will take you on a journey through the world of particles and atoms, the cells of the human body, the planet Earth and the Solar System, the stars and the Milky Way, the distant galaxies, up to the edges of the known universe, with a simple swipe of the finger. While enjoying the trip, you can also learn amazing facts and improve your knowledge about astronomy, biology, cosmology, physics, space, and much more. Cozmic Zoom was inspired, among others, by the famous documentary film Powers of Ten. “Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We are ready at last to set sail for the stars.” ― Carl Sagan Come on, let's sail to the stars... To infinity... and beyond!

About

Galaxy Map

Explore the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in an interactive 3D map. Discover nebulae, supernovae, and planets, with stunning visuals based on NASA data. Ideal for education and space enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D galaxy map
  • Explore nebulae and supernovae
  • Fly through planetary atmospheres
  • Land on planets
  • Based on NASA data
  • Available in 100+ languages
Features
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The galaxy map is an interactive map of the Milky Way galaxy, Andromeda and their satellite galaxies. Explore the Orion Arm's nebulae and supernovae from the comfort of your spaceship. Fly through the atmosphere of Mars and many other planets and you can even land on them. Discover the galaxy in a stunning three dimensional map based on NASA's artistic impression of the Milky Way galactic structure. Photos are taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes like Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray, Herschel Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope. This interactive 3D map is excellent for teachers to use for instruction, and it is a great astronomy resource for students to explore the Milky Way galaxy and space as they learn more about the universe we live in. Available in over 100 languages! You can also From the outskirts of the galaxy, in the Norma-Outer spiral arm to the galactic center's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, discover a galaxy full of amazing facts. Notable structures included: the Pillars of Creation, Helix Nebula, the Engraved Hourglass Nebula, the Pleiades, the Orion Arm (where the solar system and the Earth are located) with its Orion belt. Check out neighboring dwarf galaxies such as Sagittarius and the Canis Major Overdensity, stellar streams as well as internal galactic components such as a variety of nebulae, star clusters or supernovae. Explore space and get a little closer to our wonderful universe with this awesome astronomy app! The Galaxy Map requires internet access to retrieve information from the wiki.

Screenshots

Cozmic Zoom Lite4 screens
Galaxy Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Galaxy Map at 80% against Cozmic Zoom Lite's 35%. Galaxy Map also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). Cozmic Zoom Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cozmic Zoom Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galaxy Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Map has 612 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Cozmic Zoom Lite's written reviews are positive against 80% of Galaxy Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cozmic Zoom Lite ships an update every 23 months, Galaxy Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cozmic Zoom Lite versus Galaxy Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCozmic Zoom LiteGalaxy Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (87 ratings)4.6 (612 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews79.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB655 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick GodeauAndrei Nistorescu

Customer experience

Cozmic Zoom Lite

All ratings86 ratings
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%

Galaxy Map

All ratings612 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

Cozmic Zoom Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Galaxy Map

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Explore button shows nothing
  • Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work
  • App won't load on iPad
  • Text displays as boxes in language settings
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  • Mars moon orbital speed incorrect
  • App kicks users out during exploration
  • Loading issues and incomplete functionality
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

18 requests
  • Search button to find galaxies and objects
  • More diverse and realistic black hole designs
  • AR feature to identify stars/planets in real sky
  • More free content and objects
  • Exoplanet additions (TRAPPIST-1e, J1407B)
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  • Ability to click on stars within galaxies for details
  • Generated planets around stars
  • Sandbox/creation mode for user-generated content
  • Animation for Milky Way and Andromeda
  • More galaxy variety in the app
  • Coordinates filter for objects
  • Space-Engine style gameplay
  • Flying through galaxies feature
  • More female character customization options
  • VIP version option
  • Brown dwarfs addition
  • Photosphere viewing mode
  • More detailed star information

In-app purchases

None

Cozmic Zoom Lite

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Galaxy Map

One-time13
  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$0.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$1.99
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
  • Essentials bundle - SALE$2.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$3.99
  • Ultimate bundle - SALE$4.99
  • Essentials bundle$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle$8.99

Questions

Is Cozmic Zoom Lite free?
Cozmic Zoom Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cozmic Zoom Lite or Galaxy Map?
Galaxy Map is rated higher. Cozmic Zoom Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Galaxy Map averages 4.6 from 612 ratings.
Do Cozmic Zoom Lite or Galaxy Map have ads?
Galaxy Map shows ads; Cozmic Zoom Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Cozmic Zoom Lite or Galaxy Map?
Cozmic Zoom Lite ships an update every 23 months, and Galaxy Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cozmic Zoom Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galaxy Map on October 29, 2026.

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