Comparison

Encyclopedia of Outer Space vs Deep Space Science

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

Head to head
About

Encyclopedia of Outer Space

An offline encyclopedia with thousands of articles and HD photos covering all aspects of outer space. Earn badges for reading and explore topics from A-Z with a simple, elegant interface.

Highlights
  • Thousands of articles and HD photos
  • Comprehensive outer space information
  • Simple organization and UI
  • Offline access
  • Badge collection for reading
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Explore the universe, from stars and galaxies to space exploration. Read 434 articles, search for a topic, and save discoveries to revisit. START WITH FIVE FREE ARTICLES New readers can choose any five different articles. Your chosen articles stay unlocked, and revisiting them never uses another choice. Existing readers keep previously granted access. MAKE DISCOVERIES YOUR OWN • Search article titles and full text • Follow links between related topics • Save articles and return to your reading position • Continue recent reading and track your progress • Explore connections through the timeline and graph • Find article sources and image credits inside the app CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS Own the full encyclopedia with a one-time purchase for complete offline reading. Or choose monthly or annual Premium for the full encyclopedia plus AI chat grounded in this subject's articles. Eligible new Premium subscribers receive a three-day introductory trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your App Store account. Current local prices and terms appear before purchase. Restore Purchases recovers eligible previous purchases. Earlier full-version ownership includes encyclopedia and offline access; Premium AI requires a subscription. Internet access is required for AI chat and purchases. AI answers may contain errors; consult the linked sources. Article text is derived from Wikipedia. Images come from appropriately licensed Wikimedia Commons and other open sources. Source links, licenses and credits are available in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Deep Space Science

Features
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Open Space brings the wonders of the universe to your fingertips. Powered by real NASA data, this beautifully designed app lets you explore space like never before. DAILY DISCOVERIES • Astronomy Picture of the Day - Stunning space imagery with expert explanations • Browse the complete APOD archive dating back years ASTEROID TRACKER • Monitor Near Earth Objects in real-time • See size comparisons and miss distances • Get details on potentially hazardous asteroids MARS ROVER GALLERY • Browse thousands of real photos from Curiosity & Perseverance • Filter by rover, camera, and Martian sol • Save your favorite images SPACE WEATHER • Track solar flares and geomagnetic storms • Aurora visibility forecasts • Coronal mass ejection alerts ISS TRACKER • Real-time International Space Station location • See exactly where it's orbiting right now PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE • Dark & light themes • Metric or imperial units • Save favorites for quick access

Screenshots

Encyclopedia of Outer Space4 screens
Deep Space Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deep Space Science at none against Encyclopedia of Outer Space's 3. Deep Space Science also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Encyclopedia of Outer Space sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deep Space Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Encyclopedia of Outer Space versus Deep Space Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncyclopedia of Outer SpaceDeep Space Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size644 MB22 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGood Spider, LLCWingYeung Ma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Encyclopedia of Outer Space

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
None

Deep Space Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encyclopedia of Outer Space free?
Encyclopedia of Outer Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deep Space Science free?
Deep Space Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Encyclopedia of Outer Space or Deep Space Science have ads?
Neither Encyclopedia of Outer Space nor Deep Space Science shows ads.

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