# Stellar Tour vs Space Telescope App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stellar Tour at 84% against Space Telescope App's 40%. Stellar Tour also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Space Telescope App's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Tour sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Space Telescope App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stellar Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar Tour has 1.7K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Stellar Tour's written reviews are positive against 40% of Space Telescope App's.

Stellar Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Telescope App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Tour | Space Telescope App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178/reviews)** | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-telescope-app/id1603876992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 582 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028872452) | [KAKHA GIORGASHVILI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501353984) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178)

Explore the cosmos with an augmented reality stargazing app guided by an astrophysicist. Discover exoplanets, solar system bodies, and deep-sky objects with scientifically accurate narratives and detailed visuals.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality stargazing, Astrophysicist-guided tours, Detailed exoplanet information, High-resolution solar system visuals, Exploration of galaxies and nebulae, Interactive 3D planet and moon models

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Lessons & Sky Tools | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app
- 👍 Excellent for stargazing and learning
- 🔭 Helpful for identifying stars and constellations
- 🌌 Detailed information on planets and exoplanets
- 🎓 Great educational tool for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Some features not intuitive or user-friendly
- 💰 Wish it was completely free without in-app purchases
- 🌍 Language localization could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Videos not playing offline as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for viewing comets and other celestial events
- Improve AR functionality and integration
- Provide more detailed information on exoplanets
- Introduce a dark mode option for better visibility at night


### Space Telescope App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-telescope-app/id1603876992)

Explore the universe with real-time updates and stunning visuals from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Engage with expert insights, join community discussions, and test your knowledge with interactive quizzes. Discover distant galaxies and unlock the secrets of the early universe.

**Highlights:** Live mission updates, Breathtaking image gallery, Expert Q&A with astronomers, Community discussions, Interactive space quizzes, 3D solar system explorer, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1M Points | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar Tour free?

Stellar Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Telescope App free?

Space Telescope App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellar Tour or Space Telescope App?

Stellar Tour is rated higher. Stellar Tour averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Space Telescope App averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do Stellar Tour or Space Telescope App have ads?

Space Telescope App shows ads; Stellar Tour does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar Tour or Space Telescope App?

Stellar Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Telescope App every 10 days. Most recently, Stellar Tour was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Telescope App on October 21, 2026.

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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.*