# align27 Vedic Astrology Guide vs Planetary Retrogrades

align27 Vedic Astrology Guide and Planetary Retrogrades both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Planetary Retrogrades's written reviews are positive against 48% of align27 Vedic Astrology Guide's. align27 Vedic Astrology Guide's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 75) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. align27 Vedic Astrology Guide sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Planetary Retrogrades sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for align27 Vedic Astrology Guide against 4.8 for Planetary Retrogrades. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: align27 Vedic Astrology Guide has 2.9K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of align27 Vedic Astrology Guide's written reviews are positive against 75% of Planetary Retrogrades's.

align27 Vedic Astrology Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Planetary Retrogrades every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | align27 Vedic Astrology Guide | Planetary Retrogrades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align27-vedic-astrology-guide/id1364184571/reviews) | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-retrogrades/id6468492086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GMan Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/903029139) | [PH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/681893194) |

## What reviewers say

### align27 Vedic Astrology Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align27-vedic-astrology-guide/id1364184571)

This app integrates ancient astrological wisdom into your daily planning, rituals, and self-care. It offers personalized insights, time management tools, and a 180-day astro-planner to help you sync your life with cosmic rhythms and enhance self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Personalized astrological insights, Daily horoscope insights, Astrology-powered time management, 180-day astro-planner, Calendar integration, Home and lock screen widgets, Vedic rituals and mantras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| align27 Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 5 Members including owner | $29.99 | per month |
| 10 Members including owner | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Platinum | $59.99 | per year |
| align27 Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| align27 Yearly Addons | $79.99 | per year |
| 20 Members including owner | $99.99 | per month |
| 2026 Horoscope | $7.99 | one-time |
| Panchak | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Question | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Horoscope | $9.99 | one-time |
| Together | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Horoscope | $19.99 | one-time |
| Panchapakshi | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5 Questions | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10 Questions | $79.99 | one-time |
| align27 Lifetime | $479.99 | one-time |


### Planetary Retrogrades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-retrogrades/id6468492086)

This app provides real-time insights into planetary retrogrades and lunar cycles. It offers detailed explanations of their effects, alerts for celestial events, and a comprehensive moon module. Enhance your understanding of cosmic influences and align your life with celestial rhythms.

**Highlights:** Real-time retrograde alerts, Detailed insights and effects, Retrograde checker, Home screen widgets, Complete moon module, Moon phase notifications

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is align27 Vedic Astrology Guide free?

align27 Vedic Astrology Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planetary Retrogrades free?

Planetary Retrogrades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, align27 Vedic Astrology Guide or Planetary Retrogrades?

Planetary Retrogrades is rated higher. align27 Vedic Astrology Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Planetary Retrogrades averages 4.8 from 75 ratings.

### Do align27 Vedic Astrology Guide or Planetary Retrogrades have ads?

Neither align27 Vedic Astrology Guide nor Planetary Retrogrades shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, align27 Vedic Astrology Guide or Planetary Retrogrades?

align27 Vedic Astrology Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planetary Retrogrades every 6 weeks. Most recently, align27 Vedic Astrology Guide was updated on October 25, 2026 and Planetary Retrogrades on October 25, 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.*