Galaxy Map vs COSMOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive 3D galaxy map
- Explore nebulae and supernovae
- Fly through planetary atmospheres
- Land on planets
- Based on NASA data
- Available in 100+ languages
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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.
COSMOS
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Explore the universe from the palm of your hand. COSMOS is a space exploration app that takes you on an immersive journey through the solar system, distant galaxies, black holes, asteroid belts, and dwarf planets - all with stunning visuals and real astronomical data. EXPLORE 5 COSMIC REGIONS Milky Way - FREE Start your journey in our home solar system. Visit all 8 planets, 13 moons, and the Sun. Tap any world to discover facts, stunning imagery, and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Andromeda Travel 2.5 million light years to our nearest spiral galaxy. Explore 5 deep-space objects including satellite galaxies M32 & M110 and the supermassive black hole at its core. Black Holes Confront the most extreme objects in the universe. From Sagittarius A* at the heart of our galaxy to M87* - the first black hole ever photographed. Asteroids Journey through the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Meet Vesta, Bennu, Ryugu, Psyche and other rocky relics from the early Solar System. Dwarf Planets Venture beyond Neptune to discover Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres - worlds too small to be planets, too fascinating to ignore. LEARN AS YOU EXPLORE Every object comes with detailed facts and a built-in quiz. Test yourself on difficulty levels from Quick to Expert and earn badges as you master the cosmos. 13 BADGES TO EARN Track your progress and unlock achievement badges as you explore each region. Can you earn the ultimate "Universe Mapped" badge by visiting every object? PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. No tracking. All your progress is stored locally on your device. COSMOS PREMIUM Unlock all 4 premium regions with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no hidden fees - pay once, explore forever. Start your journey today. The universe is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/terms-of-service.html License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: tech@clk.company
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: COSMOS at none against Galaxy Map's shown. COSMOS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and COSMOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Galaxy Map | COSMOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (610 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 610 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 632 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Nistorescu | Muhammed Celik |
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
COSMOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Galaxy Map
- Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$0.99
- Buy ship - Alien fighter$0.99
- Remove ads$1.99
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- Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
- Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
- 3D Visualization Pack$1.99
- Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
- Essentials bundle - SALE$2.99
- Remove ads$3.99
- 3D Visualization Pack$3.99
- Ultimate bundle - SALE$4.99
- Essentials bundle$4.99
- Ultimate bundle$8.99
COSMOS
- COSMOS Premium$4.99









