Comparison

Spacify vs Star Lore

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

Head to head
About

Spacify

This app helps you retain information by creating smart flashcards. It uses a scientifically proven spaced repetition algorithm to optimize memorization and offers a minimalist design to minimize distractions. Learn and remember anything, from vocabulary to complex facts, with this efficient study tool.

Highlights
  • Create smart flashcards
  • Spaced Repetition algorithm
  • iCloud sync & backup
  • Minimalist design
  • Rich text editor
  • Offline and online functionality
Features
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Spacify turns study time into memories that stick — whether you're learning vocabulary, historical dates, law paragraphs, medical definitions, or formulas. Highlights: • Adaptive spaced repetition, built on decades of memory research — 30% fewer reviews for the same recall • Fill-in-the-blanks cards: hide any word, image, or formula — each blank is reviewed on its own schedule • Home Screen widgets show your due cards and streak at a glance • Daily-digest reminders • LaTeX formula rendering for beautifully typeset math, chemistry and equations • Insert pictures from your camera or photo library • Tags for topic-specific reviewing (Pro) • Already have cards in Google Sheets? Paste the link, study in seconds • iCloud sync & backup across all your devices • Rich text editor, Dark Mode, works offline and online • No limits on number of cards you can create Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Star Lore

Features
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Star Lore is your guide to the constellations of the night sky - combining a beautiful catalog of all 88 official International Astronomical Union (IAU) constellations with fast, rewarding games that make learning stick. What you can do: Play to learn: Two game modes - Identify the Constellation and Mythology Quiz - keep sessions short, fun, and effective. Explore the sky: Browse the Constellation Catalog with search, family filters, and sky-region filters. Learn the lore: Dive into the rich mythology and key facts for every constellation. Earn and progress: Collect Star Points, unlock achievements, and track detailed stats. Designed to delight: Smooth animations and a refined dark-friendly design. Thoughtful accessibility: VoiceOver-friendly labels, clear contrast, and generous touch targets. Perfect for astronomy students, educators, stargazers, and constellation enthusiasts. Credits: Constellation artwork adapted from NSF’s NOIRLab under CC BY 4.0. Star Lore is an independent project and not endorsed by NOIRLab.

Screenshots

Spacify4 screens
Star Lore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Lore at none against Spacify's 3. Star Lore also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spacify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Star Lore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacify ships an update every 3 weeks, Star Lore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Spacify versus Star Lore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacifyStar Lore
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis SemenovYamin Mushtaq

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spacify

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 3 Months Subscription$2.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Star Lore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spacify free?
Spacify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Lore free?
Star Lore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spacify or Star Lore have ads?
Neither Spacify nor Star Lore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spacify or Star Lore?
Spacify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star Lore every 3 days. Most recently, Spacify was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Lore on September 12, 2026.

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