# ARIM vs Planetary Hours by Planetaro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARIM at none against Planetary Hours by Planetaro's 3. ARIM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Planetary Hours by Planetaro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 43 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planetary Hours by Planetaro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ARIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planetary Hours by Planetaro has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARIM ships an update every 43 months, Planetary Hours by Planetaro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARIM | Planetary Hours by Planetaro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arim/id1138058735/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-hours-by-planetaro/id1533644988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anointed Remnant International Ministries, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501582998) | [Muhammed Tanriverdi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871442495) |

## What reviewers say

### ARIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arim/id1138058735)

Access live sermons, a monthly calendar, and donation options within a dedicated community. Stay connected with updates and resources from the ministry.

**Highlights:** Live sermons, Monthly calendar, Donation options, Community engagement, Fast access to resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planetary Hours by Planetaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-hours-by-planetaro/id1533644988)

This app calculates planetary hours based on your location, dividing each day into unequal segments ruled by classical planets. It helps you align activities with celestial energies and track moon phases. Widgets and notifications keep you informed.

**Highlights:** Planetary hours and moon calendar, Lock and home screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Notifications for selected hours, Calendar syncing, Live Activities integration, Multiple themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- 🌟 Helpful for planning
- 🌍 Useful for astrology/spirituality
- 🕰️ Accurate planetary hour tracking
- 💻 Great widget and complication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌐 Lack of language options
- 📆 Limited calendar view
- 🔄 Inconsistent widget updates
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Planetary days/hours displayed incorrectly
- Subscription issues and refund problems

**Requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Expand calendar view to weekly/monthly
- Improve planetary hour notifications
- Provide option for free/one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARIM free?

ARIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planetary Hours by Planetaro free?

Planetary Hours by Planetaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARIM or Planetary Hours by Planetaro?

ARIM is rated higher. ARIM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Planetary Hours by Planetaro averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do ARIM or Planetary Hours by Planetaro have ads?

Neither ARIM nor Planetary Hours by Planetaro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARIM or Planetary Hours by Planetaro?

ARIM ships an update every 43 months, and Planetary Hours by Planetaro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARIM was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planetary Hours by Planetaro on October 27, 2026.

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