# Birth Light Astronomy vs Space Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Birth Light Astronomy at 5.0 against Space Explorer's 4.3. Birth Light Astronomy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Space Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Birth Light Astronomy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Explorer has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birth Light Astronomy | Space Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-explorerastronomy-guide/id6739972135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Tempchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193133494) | [SOAD HAMADEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627984551) |

## What reviewers say

### Birth Light Astronomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-light-astronomy/id1193133495)

Explore the cosmos and see the stars as they appeared on any date, including your birthday. This app uses your location and augmented reality to guide you to specific stars visible in the night sky.

**Highlights:** View stars from the past, Augmented reality sky view, Star rise and set times, Catalog of over 5000 stars, Location-based visibility, Customizable dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-explorerastronomy-guide/id6739972135)

Explore the universe with real-time sky maps, detailed planet and star information, and interactive AR experiences. Track space missions, simulate spacewalks, and discover meteor impact sites globally. Stay updated with galactic news and enjoy daily astronomy pictures.

**Highlights:** Real-time sky maps, Planet and star discovery, Space mission tracking, AR space exploration, Virtual spacewalk simulations, Meteor impact site maps, Daily astronomy pictures

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birth Light Astronomy free?

Birth Light Astronomy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birth Light Astronomy or Space Explorer?

Birth Light Astronomy is rated higher. Birth Light Astronomy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Explorer averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Birth Light Astronomy or Space Explorer have ads?

Space Explorer shows ads; Birth Light Astronomy does not.

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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.*