ViGravitatis vs OrbitCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViGravitatis
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The physics is fun! The law of gravity in particular. Explore it with ViGravitatis today and understand the trajectory of celestials tomorrow! Guide: Modes ViGravitatis provides two key modes: Creation and Simulation. In the Creation Mode, you have the full power to place anything in your space and anywhere. When you press Play, Simulation mode starts automatically. In this mode, you are limited to changing a few parameters of a selected celestial. Moreover, different capabilities are available when simulation is playing compared to when it is paused. Use the toggle with the hammer icon to switch between Creation and Simulation. Note that when you switch from Simulation to Creation, the space is reset to its initial state. Meaning that the positions and velocities of celestials are reset. The key scenario of using the app is to set up your scene in the Creation Mode and then check how it is changing during the simulation. Then, go back to Creation Mode, change a few initial parameters, and check again how it affects the simulation. Guide: Simulation Speed There are a few ways you can affect the speed of the simulation. First of all, it can be completely paused at any time. So, no objects are moving. But you can also change the accuracy of the simulation using the slider near the Play/Pause toggle. It can increase the speed of the simulation, sacrificing accuracy. So, at very high speeds, objects can start moving in a very surprising way, albeit inaccurately. On the other hand, you can change the “iterations count”. With greater iterations in total simulation runs, faster without any degradation in accuracy, but it will require more battery power of your device.
OrbitCalc
This tool helps space enthusiasts, engineers, and researchers precisely calculate satellite orbits. It allows users to determine orbital parameters from vector data or vice versa with accurate results. Save and manage your calculations, and customize measurement units for a personalized experience.
- Orbital calculations from parameters or vectors
- Save and revisit previous calculations
- History page for managing saved work
- Customizable measurement units
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OrbitCalc – Satellite Orbit Calculator OrbitCalc is a powerful and intuitive tool designed for space enthusiasts, engineers, and researchers to calculate satellite orbits with precision. Whether you need to determine orbital parameters from vectors or vice versa, OrbitCalc provides accurate results in just a few taps. Key Features: • Orbital Calculations – Compute satellite orbits based on orbital parameters or vector data effortlessly. • Save Your Calculations – Keep track of your work and revisit previous calculations anytime. • History Page – View and manage all your saved calculations in one place. • Customizable Measurement Units – Adjust unit preferences to suit your needs. Whether you're a student, researcher, or space professional, OrbitCalc is your go-to app for orbital mechanics calculations. Download OrbitCalc today and explore the universe with precision!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViGravitatis at none against OrbitCalc's 1. ViGravitatis also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). On price 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. OrbitCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ViGravitatis asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ViGravitatis | OrbitCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artyom Rudakov | Bian Dhoan Kwik |
In-app purchases
ViGravitatis
No in-app purchases
OrbitCalc
- OrbitCalc Pro$0.99








