Spacify vs Star Lore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create smart flashcards
- Spaced Repetition algorithm
- iCloud sync & backup
- Minimalist design
- Rich text editor
- Offline and online functionality
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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/
Star Lore
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Spacify | Star Lore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Semenov | Yamin Mushtaq |
In-app purchases
Spacify
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- 3 Months Subscription$2.993 Months
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
Star Lore
No in-app purchases









