Comparison

Stars and Planets vs ASSI Video Interface

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

Head to head
About

Stars and Planets

Explore the cosmos in a 3D universe simulator powered by NASA and ESA data. Journey to millions of stars, land on exoplanets, and delve into the mysteries of black holes and pulsars. Discover breathtaking landscapes and gain knowledge from cutting-edge space research.

Highlights
  • 3D universe simulation
  • Spacecraft flight simulation
  • Exoplanet exploration
  • Gas giant atmosphere exploration
  • Black hole and pulsar exploration
  • Extensive astronomical database
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Experience the captivating wonders of the cosmos with Stars and Planets, an interactive 3D planetarium powered by precise data obtained from NASA and ESA space missions. Delve into a profound expedition through the infinite expanse of space, where an abundance of knowledge is readily available, directly sourced from the forefront of groundbreaking space research. Traverse the vast expanse of the galaxy, soaring through the stardust as you journey to millions of stars. Land on alien planets and exomoons, where breathtaking landscapes and untold wonders await your arrival. Embrace the thrill of plunging into the turbulent atmospheres of gas giants to reach their elusive cores. Push the boundaries of exploration as you venture closer to black holes, pulsars and magnetars, where the laws of physics are stretched to their limits. With Stars and Planets, the entire universe becomes your playground, providing an unmatched platform for discovery and enlightenment. Features ▶ Immersive spacecraft simulation allowing users to fly to different planets and moons and explore the depths of gas giants ▶ Land on exoplanets and take command of a character, exploring the unique surfaces of these distant worlds ▶ Daily updated information on exoplanets from multiple sources, eliminating the need for manual application updates ▶ Extensive online database encompassing approximately 7.85 million stars, over 7400 exoplanets, 205 circumstellar disks, 32868 black holes, 3344 pulsars and over 150 moons in our Solar System ▶ Comprehensive search system for efficient data retrieval of stellar and substellar objects ▶ Global accessibility with support for over 100 languages Data imported from various sources including: SIMBAD, The Extrasolar Planets Encyclopedia, NASA Exoplanet Archive, Planet Habitability Laboratory Join my discord server so you can see what new features are planned in the future or if you simply want to talk about space related stuff: https://discord.gg/dyeu3BR If you have a PC/Mac you can also access Stars and Planets from your browser here: https://galaxymap.net/webgl/index.html

About

ASSI Video Interface

Features
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The ASSI Video Interface is designed specifically for students completing Investigator training with ASSI. The app allow students to send videos directly to their training hub for marking and assessment. Student simply identify the video they want to send on their phone and send it to the ASSI web Interface by pressing the select and upload button on the app.

Screenshots

Stars and Planets4 screens
ASSI Video Interface3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASSI Video Interface at none against Stars and Planets's 12. ASSI Video Interface also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stars and Planets's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Stars and Planets sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ASSI Video Interface asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stars and Planets versus ASSI Video Interface: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStars and PlanetsASSI Video Interface
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size726 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuAdrian Francis

Bugs and requests

Stars and Planets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Planets sometimes have incorrect or glitched textures
  • Occasional freezing or crashing when navigating
  • Difficulty landing on or interacting with smaller celestial objects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more diverse planet types and landscapes
  • Implement a more robust search and filtering system
  • Include other galaxies, nebulae, and deep space objects
  • Allow for custom solar system/galaxy creation
  • Introduce multiplayer and collaborative exploration

ASSI Video Interface

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Stars and Planets

One-time11
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate SALE$0.99
  • Alien Destroyer SALE$0.99
  • Alien fighter SALE$0.99
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  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
  • Remove ads - SALE$1.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Essentials bundle2 variants$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle SALE$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle$8.99
None

ASSI Video Interface

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stars and Planets free?
Stars and Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASSI Video Interface free?
ASSI Video Interface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stars and Planets or ASSI Video Interface have ads?
Stars and Planets shows ads; ASSI Video Interface does not.

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