Comparison

Astronomia vs Computer Basics

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

Head to head
About

Astronomia

Features
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Astronomia provide the access to images of satellite like Landsat 8, APod and EPIC, you are the possibility to retrieve the real images of the earth, the galaxy. You can search a location on the Apple map and when tap touch your screen then you retrieve the location with Latitude and Longitude and an image is display of Landsat 8.  For APod, you retrieve the image of the space of the day provide by International spatial agency. For EPIC, you can search the real image of the Earth for a specific date. All images are not rearrange, you retrieve all naturals images of the earth and the space. You are the possibility to download in your Pictures folder the satellite image. All source of datas and images are provide by OpenData and Open API for public audience.

About

Computer Basics

Learn about computer hardware, software, and assembly with detailed articles and step-by-step guides. This app helps you understand PC components, build your own computer, and refresh your tech knowledge.

Highlights
  • Hardware component information
  • Step-by-step PC assembly guides
  • Software basics explained
  • Search function for terms
  • Regular content updates
  • Error reporting and suggestions
Features
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The application contains a variety of articles and tips for anyone who works with computer technology or is simply interested in it. It is divided into three sections: 1. Hardware 2. PC assembly 3. Software The Hardware section contains information about all computer components, peripherals, and other equipment. The basic theory of computer parts is explained in simple language. Here you will find articles about% the motherboard, central processor, RAM, graphics card, and other hardware. Hardware topics include: • Motherboard, central processing unit, random access memory, power supply unit, graphics card, optical disk drive, sound card, cooling systems, computer cases • Hard disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), optical disks, USB flash drives • Keyboards, mice, webcams, microphones, image scanners • Monitors, speakers, headphones, printers, projectors • Network interface controllers, routers, mobile broadband modems • Gaming devices, uninterruptible power supplies, peripheral connectors The PC assembly section offers step-by-step guides and illustrated instructions on how to build your own computer or replace its components. Detailed diagrams and pictures will help you understand how to assemble a PC, install or upgrade equipment, and fit components. PC assembly topics include: • Motherboard installation • CPU installation • Applying and replacing thermal paste • Installing a graphics card, RAM modules, power supply, air cooling system, sound card, SSD, or HDD The Software section provides information about computer operating systems and the basic programs that most PC users work with. Software topics include: • Operating systems • Essential programs This application is ideal for anyone who wants to improve or refresh their knowledge of computer technology. After completing the course, you will be able to assemble your own computer or upgrade it confidently. The app contains more than 50 articles and includes a search function for terms and definitions. We regularly update the course on computer fundamentals. You can also report errors or suggest improvements.

Screenshots

Astronomia4 screens
Computer Basics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Computer Basics at Free against Astronomia's $4.99. Astronomia's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On ads, 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

Computer Basics is free to download; Astronomia costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astronomia ships an update every 2 days, Computer Basics every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astronomia versus Computer Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstronomiaComputer Basics
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuisoftSergey Vavaev

In-app purchases

None

Astronomia

No in-app purchases

None

Computer Basics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astronomia free?
Astronomia costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Computer Basics free?
Computer Basics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astronomia or Computer Basics have ads?
Neither Astronomia nor Computer Basics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astronomia or Computer Basics?
Astronomia ships an update every 2 days, and Computer Basics every 4 months. Most recently, Astronomia was updated on October 14, 2026 and Computer Basics on October 5, 2026.

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