Comparison

AstroClock vs Planetary Hours + Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AstroClock

This app provides a live, minute-by-minute astrological chart that updates planetary positions and transits. It offers customizable views and tools for learning horary astrology and understanding astrological movements in real-time.

Highlights
  • Live astrological chart wheel
  • Minute-by-minute updates
  • Calculates natal charts
  • Displays live transits
  • Customizable chart appearance
  • Void of Course Moon indicator
  • Slider for time manipulation
Features
Currently charting
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The beloved desktop app is finally on iOS! AstroClock is a "live" Astrological chart wheel which is updated every minute. You'll see the Ascendant and other cusps change minute-by-minute, and the current position of the planets gradually moving. AstroClock calculates your natal chart positions and lists live transits to your own chart as they are happening. The natal chart planets can be displayed around the clock in a second ring so that you can easily see aspects, or you can put the natal chart in the centre the usual way and see the transits gradually move around your chart. The look of the chart is customisable, and it even changes colour when the Moon goes void-of-course. The perfect tool for horary astrology and an amazing way to learn how astrology works in the moment • Accurate wheel • 6 House systems • Accurate lists of positions • Slider to zoom backwards and forwards in time • Geocentric or Heliocentric positions • Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac • Aspect Lines • Instant Void of Course Moon indicator • Calculates and displays live transits to your natal chart • Customisable look, aspects, orbs and more • Configures itself to your location • Automatic time-zone and daylight time adjustment • Transiting aspects • Scanning ahead of transit aspects

About

Planetary Hours + Widget

Discover the ancient astrological system of planetary hours. Each hour is influenced by a specific planet, carrying unique energies and characteristics. Use this knowledge to choose favorable times for your plans and enhance your success and happiness.

Highlights
  • Planetary hours system
  • Chaldean order of planets
  • Planet energy influence
  • Favorable timing for plans
  • Astrology clock
  • Widget functionality
Features
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Planetary Hours helps you align your daily life with the rhythm of the cosmos. Discover planetary hours, moon phases, Void of Course periods, zodiac influences, and cosmic timing insights — all in a beautifully designed experience created for modern spiritual living. Plan your day with supportive planetary energies, explore lunar cycles, and discover favorable moments for work, creativity, relationships, focus, rest, and more. Whether you follow astrology, practice spiritual routines, or simply seek a more intentional daily rhythm, Planetary Hours brings ancient cosmic timing into a modern and elegant experience. FEATURES • Real-time planetary hours • Planetary day & hour insights • Multi-location planetary hour tracking • Elegant widgets • Calendar view with planetary and lunar cycles • Story-style cosmic insights • Beautiful planetary animations • Timeline view for the entire day • Minimal and elegant design PLANETARY HOURS PRO Unlock advanced cosmic tools and premium experiences: • Best Time Finder • Moon phases & illumination • Void of Course (VOC) tracking • Advanced Moon & VOC insights • Zodiac sign guidance • Premium widgets & Live Activities • Personalized notifications • Create & share cosmic story videos • Explore the Current Sky with planetary positions, aspects, and retrogrades • Generate Natal, Transit, Synastry, Composite, Davison, and Progressed Charts • Discover deeper astrological insights and chart interpretations • Future updates and premium features The planetary hours system is based on the ancient Chaldean order of the planets: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Moon. Each planetary hour carries its own symbolic energy that may support different activities, intentions, and states of mind throughout the day. Align with the rhythm of the cosmos --- Privacy Policy: https://mertkacmaz.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/planetary-hours-widget/ Terms of Use: https://mertkacmaz.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/planetary-hours-widget/

Screenshots

AstroClock4 screens
Planetary Hours + Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Planetary Hours + Widget at Free against AstroClock's $4.99. Planetary Hours + Widget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (75% vs 38%). AstroClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Planetary Hours + Widget is free to download; AstroClock costs $4.99 up front. Planetary Hours + Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AstroClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planetary Hours + Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planetary Hours + Widget has 891 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of AstroClock's written reviews are positive against 75% of Planetary Hours + Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroClock ships an update every 2 months, Planetary Hours + Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
AstroClock versus Planetary Hours + Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroClockPlanetary Hours + Widget
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (13 ratings)4.8 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRod SuskinMERT KACMAZ

Customer experience

AstroClock

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Planetary Hours + Widget

All ratings891 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

AstroClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Planetary Hours + Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widget and Apple Watch complications show incorrect planetary information
  • Scrolling issues prevent viewing full descriptions
  • Location update functionality not working properly
  • App seems abandoned with no updates in over 2 years

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to add notes/reminders for each day-hour combination
  • Show names of upcoming planets on the main screen
  • Add a table view to show the whole day's planetary hours
  • Provide more astrological information and examples of how to use the app
  • Add moon phase and full moon name/meaning information
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  • Allow customization of widget colors
  • Add a mode to play planetary sounds

In-app purchases

None

AstroClock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Planetary Hours + Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Planetary Hours Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Planetary Hours Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is AstroClock free?
AstroClock costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Hours + Widget free?
Planetary Hours + Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AstroClock or Planetary Hours + Widget?
Planetary Hours + Widget is rated higher. AstroClock averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Planetary Hours + Widget averages 4.8 from 891 ratings.
Do AstroClock or Planetary Hours + Widget have ads?
Neither AstroClock nor Planetary Hours + Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AstroClock or Planetary Hours + Widget?
AstroClock ships an update every 2 months, and Planetary Hours + Widget weekly. Most recently, AstroClock was updated on September 22, 2026 and Planetary Hours + Widget on September 25, 2026.

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