# Galaxy Map vs 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3 at none against Galaxy Map's 13. 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Galaxy Map's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Map has 610 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Galaxy Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Map | 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-map/id1170905456/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-body/id6642661687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 632 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Nistorescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048905386) | [Cubic Insights LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763432190) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-map/id1170905456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy ship - Alien Destroyer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy ship - Alien fighter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy ship - Alien Destroyer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy ship - Alien fighter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Visualization Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy ship - Dragon Frigate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essentials bundle - SALE | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3D Visualization Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate bundle - SALE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essentials bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate bundle | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌌 Impressive 3D galaxy and nebula visualizations
- 🚀 Spaceship exploration feature with landing capability
- 📚 Educational content about space and astronomy
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- ✨ No ads in free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for most content
- 🐛 App crashes and fails to load
- 🎮 Poor control mechanics for flying and walking
- 🔍 Lack of zoom functionality or unclear controls
- 🌑 Black holes look too similar to each other

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-body/id6642661687)

Explore the wonders of gravity with this 2D N-body simulator. Experiment with celestial mechanics, create mesmerizing patterns, and customize your simulations. It's a fun and educational playground for anyone curious about physics.

**Highlights:** Simulate gravity interactions, Explore preset configurations, Customize body size, color, and trails, Educational and fun physics experiments, Create mesmerizing visual patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Map free?

Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Map or 3?

3 is rated higher. Galaxy Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while 3 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Map or 3 have ads?

Galaxy Map shows ads; 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Map or 3?

Galaxy Map ships an update monthly, and 3 monthly. Most recently, Galaxy Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and 3 on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*