Pocket Planets vs Hubble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Planets
Explore our solar system with detailed information on planets, moons, and astronauts. Track who is currently in space and receive notifications for new launches. Access NASA images and compare celestial body characteristics.
- Detailed planet and moon data
- Astronaut information and missions
- Real-time space occupancy
- Launch notifications
- NASA image gallery
- Celestial body comparisons
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Pocket Planets gives you all the information you need about our solar system and human activity in space. Learn more about all 565 astronauts who been to space. What was their mission? How long had they been up there? See who is in space now! Get notified when somebody goes into space. Get up to date information about every planet and moon in the solar system. Including: - Physical characteristics: mass, radius, density, gravity, escape velocity - Orbital characteristics: real-time distance from the Sun and Earth, orbital period, orbital speed, eccentricity, apsis, periapsis, visualise orbit - Atmosphere: pressure, atmospheric composition - Images from Nasa - Moons: compare their size and distance
Hubble
Explore the universe in high definition with stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Discover galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with detailed descriptions and an immersive slideshow experience. Stay updated with the latest cosmic discoveries.
- High-resolution cosmic image gallery
- Immersive slideshow mode
- Searchable database of celestial objects
- Detailed scientific descriptions
- Real-time updates for 'Picture of the Week'
- Links to NASA/ESA archives
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Embark on a breathtaking journey across the universe with Hubble. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of deep space through the lens of the world’s most famous space telescope. From distant galaxies to colorful nebulae, the Hubble Cosmic Gallery brings the majesty of the cosmos directly to your fingertips in stunning high resolution. Fresh from Hubble: Stay updated with the "Picture of the Week." Our real-time ESA/Hubble RSS integration ensures you never miss a new cosmic discovery. Immense HD Library: Browse a curated collection of the most iconic Hubble images. Explore star clusters, supernova remnants, and the farthest reaches of the observable universe. Immersive Slideshow: Turn your device into a window to the stars. Enjoy a seamless, auto-playing slideshow experience with ambient transitions and deep-space vibes. Search & Discover: Looking for a specific nebula or galaxy? Use our lightning-fast search to find exactly what you're looking for among hundreds of high-res entries. Premium UI/UX: Designed with SwiftUI, featuring elegant glassmorphism effects, parallax carousels, and tactical haptic feedback for a truly premium feel. Learn as You Explore: Every image comes with detailed scientific descriptions and direct links to official NASA/ESA archives for those who want to dive deeper into the science. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a student of astronomy, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of our universe, Hubble provides a specialized, clutter-free experience for celestial exploration. Download Hubble today and witness the grandeur of the stars like never before.
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Verdict
Pocket Planets and Hubble both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pocket Planets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hubble's. Pocket Planets also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pocket Planets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hubble's.
Pocket Planets ships an update every 3 weeks, Hubble every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Planets | Hubble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | 4.4 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 2.9 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ad Lunam Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag | Alparslan Topbas |
Customer experience
Pocket Planets
Hubble
In-app purchases
Pocket Planets
No in-app purchases
Hubble
No in-app purchases
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