Comparison

ASGuide vs Space Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ASGuide

Explore the night sky with this astronomy companion. Discover planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more visible from your location. Generate custom viewing lists and preview celestial objects with an interactive sky atlas.

Highlights
  • Discover celestial objects visible from your location
  • Generate custom viewing lists
  • View detailed observation information
  • Interactive sky atlas preview
  • Dark mode for nighttime viewing
  • Sunrise/sunset and moon phase dashboard
Features
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Discover the wonders visible in your sky tonight. ASGuide (Astronomy Sky Guide) turns your location and observing time into a personal guide to the night sky. Discover visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, stars, star clusters, and galactic regions. Plan an observation, explore from home, or find your next celestial target. Find objects worth viewing and learn more about every discovery: - See what is visible from your location and when to observe it. View rise, transit, and set times. - Filter by magnitude, altitude above the horizon, constellation, object type, and more. - Search by common name, catalog number, constellation, object type, or detailed classification. - Browse the solar system and deep-sky categories. - Return quickly to recent searches and recently viewed objects. - See which planets are visible. - Save favorite objects for future viewing. - Use your current location or select any location on Earth. - Check sunrise, sunset, twilight, and night times. - Follow the current moon phase, illumination, moonrise, moonset, and the next new and full moons. - Open high-resolution imagery and explore objects with the interactive sky atlas. Customize the Home screen with the information that matters to you. Use the dark appearance for nighttime observations, or the standard iOS appearance. Your next night-sky discovery starts with ASGuide.

About

Space Explorer

Explore the universe with real-time sky maps, detailed planet and star information, and interactive AR experiences. Track space missions, simulate spacewalks, and discover meteor impact sites globally. Stay updated with galactic news and enjoy daily astronomy pictures.

Highlights
  • Real-time sky maps
  • Planet and star discovery
  • Space mission tracking
  • AR space exploration
  • Virtual spacewalk simulations
  • Meteor impact site maps
  • Daily astronomy pictures
Features
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Discover the Universe with Sky Explorer: Astronomy Guide! Embark on a journey beyond the stars and explore the wonders of the universe. Sky Explorer is the ultimate astronomy app for stargazing enthusiasts, sky watchers, and space explorers. ◆ Key Features ◆ ⁕ Discover Planets & Stars: Explore real-time sky maps and detailed views of planets, constellations, and celestial objects. Learn fascinating facts about the universe. ⁕ Track Space Missions: Stay updated on the latest space missions, launches, and satellite tracking with live updates and detailed insights. ⁕ AR Space Explorer: Immerse yourself in augmented reality to explore 3D views of planets, moons, and space stations like never before. ⁕ Simulate Spacewalks: Feel like an astronaut! Enjoy interactive simulations of space missions and virtual spacewalks. ⁕ Astronomy Picture of the Day: Get daily breathtaking NASA astronomy photos and share them with your friends and family. ⁕ Galactic News & Updates: Stay informed with live space news, including meteor showers, planetary phenomena, and groundbreaking discoveries. ⁕ Explore Meteors Across the Globe: Dive into a comprehensive meteor map, showcasing where meteors have landed. Discover key details such as location, mass weight, and impact history. Pinpoint sites of famous meteor showers and historical meteor impacts, such as Jiange with its 222 g meteorite. ► Why Choose Sky Explorer? ◆ Educational & Fun: Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone curious about the stars and planets. ◆ Real-Time Sky View: Point your device at the night sky to identify stars, constellations, and satellites instantly. ◆ Meteor Tracking: Interactive map to locate meteor impact sites with key details, including size, weight, and origin. ◆ User-Friendly Design: Intuitive interface for a seamless stargazing experience. ◆ Offline Access: Access key features anytime, even without an internet connection. ◆ Who Is This For? ⁕ Aspiring astronomers eager to explore the night sky. ⁕ Enthusiasts tracking space missions and staying updated with space news. ⁕ Students exploring the solar system, planets, and constellations. ⁕ Casual users enjoying stunning astronomy pictures and space simulations. ◆ Start Your Journey Today ◆ Download Space Explorer: Astronomy Guide and unlock the secrets of the universe. Explore planets, track space missions, and experience the cosmos—all in one app. ◆ Check Out: Privacy:https://planets.mapasview.app/privacy.html Terms:https://planets.mapasview.app/terms.html

Screenshots

ASGuide4 screens
Space Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ASGuide at 4.8 against Space Explorer's 4.3. ASGuide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Space Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ASGuide versus Space Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASGuideSpace Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip PerezSOAD HAMADEH

Customer experience

ASGuide

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Space Explorer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

ASGuide

No in-app purchases

None

Space Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASGuide free?
ASGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Explorer free?
Space Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASGuide or Space Explorer?
ASGuide is rated higher. ASGuide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Space Explorer averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do ASGuide or Space Explorer have ads?
Space Explorer shows ads; ASGuide does not.

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