# Celestial Navigation vs EZ Celestial Navigation

The clearest difference is price: Celestial Navigation at $1.99 against EZ Celestial Navigation's $29.99. Celestial Navigation also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). EZ Celestial Navigation's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Celestial Navigation costs $1.99 and EZ Celestial Navigation $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EZ Celestial Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Celestial Navigation's written reviews are positive against 100% of EZ Celestial Navigation's.

Celestial Navigation ships an update every 5 days, EZ Celestial Navigation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celestial Navigation | EZ Celestial Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-navigation/id1458513224/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-celestial-navigation/id1547239240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #108 |
| Size | 51 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dr. Harald Merkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/404381431) | [EZ Celestial LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/504153123) |

## What reviewers say

### Celestial Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-navigation/id1458513224)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This application assists with celestial navigation by performing sextant sight reduction calculations. It displays intermediate numbers for verification and can draw lines of position on a map. Features include a perpetual nautical almanac and a star finder to identify celestial bodies.

**Highlights:** Sextant sight reduction calculations, Perpetual nautical almanac, Line of position calculation and plotting, Star Finder for celestial identification, Save and manage sextant readings, Display intermediate calculation numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EZ Celestial Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-celestial-navigation/id1547239240)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.

**Highlights:** Automated sight reduction and LOP plotting, Manual Nautical Almanac and Pub. 229 table access, Observation archiving and restoration, Compass check functionality, Printable Nautical Almanac pages and reports, Universal app for iOS and macOS

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celestial Navigation free?

Celestial Navigation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EZ Celestial Navigation free?

EZ Celestial Navigation costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Celestial Navigation or EZ Celestial Navigation?

EZ Celestial Navigation is rated higher. Celestial Navigation averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while EZ Celestial Navigation averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Celestial Navigation or EZ Celestial Navigation have ads?

Neither Celestial Navigation nor EZ Celestial Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celestial Navigation or EZ Celestial Navigation?

Celestial Navigation ships an update every 5 days, and EZ Celestial Navigation monthly. Most recently, Celestial Navigation was updated on October 1, 2026 and EZ Celestial Navigation on September 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Celestial Navigation or EZ Celestial Navigation?

Celestial Navigation currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and EZ Celestial Navigation at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*