Comparison

Galaxy Map vs ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB

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

ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB

Features
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What if evolution happened somewhere other than Earth? Alien Evolution Lab is a scientific xenobiology simulator that generates unique extraterrestrial life based on the environmental conditions of a planet. Every organism is procedurally created using principles inspired by evolution, biology, chemistry, and planetary science. Create entirely new worlds or explore real planets and moons, then discover the lifeforms that could realistically evolve there. Planet Builder Customize a world's: Gravity Surface Atmosphere Liquids Chemistry Environmental conditions Energy sources And more Or start instantly using planetary presets including Earth, Mars, Venus, Europa, Titan, Jupiter, Proxima Centauri b, and other worlds. Scientific Alien Generation Each generated organism evolves specifically for its environment, featuring: Unique anatomy Survival adaptations Feeding methods Movement systems Defensive mechanisms Sensory evolution Planet-specific biological traits Every species is different. Xenobiology Archive Save your discoveries, revisit generated planets, and build a growing collection of alien species in your personal field log. Perfect for: Science enthusiasts Sci-fi fans Writers Worldbuilders Educators Students Game developers Curious explorers Discover what life beyond Earth might actually look like. Privacy: https://alienevolution.app/privacy Terms: https://alienevolution.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Galaxy Map4 screens
ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB at none against Galaxy Map's shown. Galaxy Map's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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 ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galaxy Map versus ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy MapALIEN EVOLUTION LAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (609 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings609 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size601 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuDevi's Daughters, LLC

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

ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB

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
3 purchases

ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB

One-time3
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Explorer Pack$19.99
  • Scientist Pack$59.99

Questions

Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB free?
ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Galaxy Map or ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB have ads?
Galaxy Map shows ads; ALIEN EVOLUTION LAB does not.

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