Comparison

Galaxy Map vs Space Explorer Kids

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

Head to head
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.

About

Space Explorer Kids

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Blast off on an exciting journey through space! Space Explorer is an interactive learning app where kids explore Earth’s atmosphere, the solar system, and amazing deep space wonders through fun activities, and quizzes. Perfect for curious kids, young astronauts, and future scientists! - Explore Earth and Beyond Earth’s Atmosphere - Discover the invisible layers that protect our planet. - Kids learn about the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere through interactive visuals and activities. The Solar System - Travel across our solar system and meet the planets! - Learn fascinating facts about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Deep Space Wonders - Journey far beyond our solar system and explore incredible cosmic objects such as: - Glowing stars - Colorful nebulas - Exploding supernovas - Mysterious black holes - Beautiful galaxies and constellations Interactive Learning Activities Kids don’t just read — they explore and play! - Build galaxies by placing stars - Solve fun space quizzes - Identify constellations and planets - Learn space facts through activities - Unlock Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum rewards Download now and begin your cosmic adventure!

Screenshots

Galaxy Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Explorer Kids at none against Galaxy Map's 10. Galaxy Map's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Explorer Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galaxy Map versus Space Explorer Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy MapSpace Explorer Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (613 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings613 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size655 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuMargi Patel

Bugs and 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

Space Explorer Kids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galaxy Map

One-time10
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
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  • 3D Visualization Pack$1.99
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$3.99
  • Ultimate bundle - SALE$4.99
  • Essentials bundle$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle$8.99
None

Space Explorer Kids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Explorer Kids free?
Space Explorer Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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