# Flipboku Apollo AR vs Celestia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flipboku Apollo AR at none against Celestia's 4. Flipboku Apollo AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Celestia's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (339 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Celestia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Flipboku Apollo AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Flipboku Apollo AR against 4.4 for Celestia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Celestia has 339 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Flipboku Apollo AR's written reviews are positive against 79% of Celestia's.

Flipboku Apollo AR ships an update every 25 months, Celestia fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipboku Apollo AR | Celestia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipboku-apollo-ar/id1489733327/reviews) | **[4.4 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestia-space-simulator/id1500434829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boku Lab SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489732367) | [林峰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186547508) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipboku Apollo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipboku-apollo-ar/id1489733327)

Explore the Apollo 11 mission in augmented reality with this companion app for a special edition flip book. View 3D models of spacecraft, witness key mission maneuvers, and access historical footage and facts.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D spacecraft models, Animated mission maneuvers, Complementary flip book content, Historical footage and facts, Interactive spacecraft sequences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Celestia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestia-space-simulator/id1500434829)

Explore the universe in real-time 3D. Visit planets, moons, star clusters, and galaxies, viewing them from any point in space and time. Customize your experience with expandable content and detailed simulations.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D space visualization, Explore planets, moons, stars, galaxies, Accurate solar system object positions, Interactive planetarium mode, Expandable content with add-ons, Customizable celestial databases

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celestia PLUS (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Celestia PLUS (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Celestia PLUS (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Celestia PLUS (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Realistic space simulation
- 🌌 Ability to explore galaxies and star systems
- 🔍 Detailed planet and moon textures
- 📷 Great for taking screenshots
- 🤖 Reminds users of Space Engine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🌌 Limited exploration beyond Milky Way and Andromeda
- 🌍 Flat terrain on planets
- 🔍 Lack of detail on some celestial objects
- 🔒 Paywall for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Milky Way and other galaxy textures not loading properly
- Crashes when using certain add-ons
- Issues with planet and moon orbits not being accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more exoplanets and distant star systems
- Implement terrain generation for planets
- Expand to include more galaxies and the overall universe structure
- Add support for black holes, pulsars, and other exotic objects
- Improve controls and camera movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipboku Apollo AR free?

Flipboku Apollo AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Celestia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flipboku Apollo AR or Celestia?

Celestia is rated higher. Flipboku Apollo AR averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Celestia averages 4.4 from 339 ratings.

### Do Flipboku Apollo AR or Celestia have ads?

Neither Flipboku Apollo AR nor Celestia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flipboku Apollo AR or Celestia?

Flipboku Apollo AR ships an update every 25 months, and Celestia fortnightly. Most recently, Flipboku Apollo AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Celestia on October 29, 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.*