Comparison

Galaxy Map vs ScreenQuest Parent

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

ScreenQuest Parent

Features
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Stop fighting about screen time — let your kids earn it. ScreenQuest turns everyday tasks into quests. You assign a chore, your child completes it and snaps a photo as proof, and approved tasks unlock screen time that ScreenQuest applies automatically through Apple's Screen Time controls. HOW IT WORKS • Create quests — chores, homework, routines — and set the screen-time reward. • Your child completes the task and submits a photo from the companion app. • On-device AI checks the photo (you can turn on auto-approval per task, or review every submission yourself). • Approved time is added to your child's reward pool — no manual timers. WHY PARENTS LOVE IT • Real-world effort earns screen time, automatically enforced. • Photo proof for every task, with optional AI verification. • Manage multiple kids, streaks, and achievements in one place. • Works with Apple Screen Time / Family Controls. PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No data brokers. Only anonymous, privacy-preserving usage statistics (no names, no photos, no identifiers). • Photos are checked on your device and stored in your own iCloud — they're never sent to our servers. REQUIRES THE COMPANION APP ScreenQuest works as a pair: install ScreenQuest Parent on your device and ScreenQuest Kid on your child's device, then pair them. Both must be an iPhone or iPad — ScreenQuest enforces limits through Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls). PRICING Start with a 14-day free trial — no credit card required. After the trial, a subscription keeps the whole family going. Current pricing is shown in the App Store before you subscribe. Terms of Use: https://cactuscushion.com/screenquest/terms Privacy Policy: https://cactuscushion.com/screenquest/privacy Questions? contact@cactuscushion.com

Screenshots

Galaxy Map4 screens
ScreenQuest Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScreenQuest Parent at none against Galaxy Map's shown. ScreenQuest Parent also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and ScreenQuest Parent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Map ships an update monthly, ScreenQuest Parent every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Galaxy Map versus ScreenQuest Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy MapScreenQuest Parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (610 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings610 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size632 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuBrian Hansen

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

ScreenQuest Parent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Galaxy Map

One-time13
  • 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
2 purchases

ScreenQuest Parent

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenQuest Premium - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • ScreenQuest Premium - Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenQuest Parent free?
ScreenQuest Parent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Galaxy Map or ScreenQuest Parent have ads?
Galaxy Map shows ads; ScreenQuest Parent does not.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Map or ScreenQuest Parent?
Galaxy Map ships an update monthly, and ScreenQuest Parent every 4 days. Most recently, Galaxy Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and ScreenQuest Parent on October 5, 2026.

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