# Exoplanet Explorer vs Student Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Student Browser at none against Exoplanet Explorer's 4. Exoplanet Explorer's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exoplanet Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Student Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exoplanet Explorer | Student Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet-explorer/id1457614833/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **70** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carsten Knoblich](https://appshunter.io/developer/541438854) | [凯祥 孟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877739028) |

## What reviewers say

### Exoplanet Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet-explorer/id1457614833)

Explore a vast catalog of over 6,000 confirmed exoplanets with detailed scientific data. Compare worlds, visualize habitable zones, and track new discoveries. Ideal for stargazers, students, educators, and researchers.

**Highlights:** 6,000+ confirmed exoplanets, Detailed scientific data, Advanced filtering and sorting, Planet comparison tool, Habitable zone analysis, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Big supporting tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Really big supporting tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Student Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-browser/id6819019358)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exoplanet Explorer free?

Exoplanet Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Student Browser free?

Student Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Exoplanet Explorer or Student Browser have ads?

Neither Exoplanet Explorer nor Student Browser shows ads.

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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.*