# ASGuide vs Space Explorer

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASGuide | Space Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asguide/id1500363899/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-explorerastronomy-guide/id6739972135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500363898) | [SOAD HAMADEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627984551) |

## What reviewers say

### ASGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asguide/id1500363899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-explorerastronomy-guide/id6739972135)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*