Comparison

Hubble vs Drifting Continents

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Drifting Continents

Features
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Drifting Continents is a visual atlas for exploring global earthquakes and tectonic plates. See where recent earthquakes are happening, compare them with plate boundaries, and understand why seismic activity often follows the edges of Earth’s moving plates. The app is designed for curious learners, geography enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants a clearer view of our dynamic planet. Features: Explore recent global earthquakes on a custom earth view View magnitude, location, depth, and event time Switch between globe and flat map views Filter earthquakes by time range and magnitude Show tectonic plate boundaries and seismic activity belts Review recent activity with a simple earthquake dashboard View hypocenter depth categories for selected events Switch between English, Simplified Chinese, or system language No account, no ads, and no location permission required Drifting Continents focuses on visual exploration, not alarm or prediction. It helps you observe patterns, compare recent events, and build an intuitive understanding of plate tectonics. Data is based on public earthquake sources, including USGS and supplemental public earthquake information for China-region events. Updates may depend on network conditions, public data availability, and server processing. Important: Drifting Continents is not an earthquake prediction, warning, alert, emergency response, or safety decision tool. Earthquake and plate information is provided for general reference and educational exploration only. For official earthquake information, alerts, and emergency guidance, always refer to official earthquake monitoring agencies and local authorities. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://acnhljt2l0gx.feishu.cn/docx/Woy6djK8qoXKAQxKf0vcd7lznNe

Screenshots

Hubble4 screens
Drifting Continents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hubble at Free against Drifting Continents's $0.99. Drifting Continents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Hubble is free to download; Drifting Continents costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hubble ships an update every 6 weeks, Drifting Continents every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hubble versus Drifting Continents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubbleDrifting Continents
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlparslan Topbas军 张

In-app purchases

None

Hubble

No in-app purchases

None

Drifting Continents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hubble free?
Hubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drifting Continents free?
Drifting Continents costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hubble or Drifting Continents have ads?
Hubble shows ads; Drifting Continents does not.
Which is updated more often, Hubble or Drifting Continents?
Hubble ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drifting Continents every 2 days. Most recently, Hubble was updated on September 11, 2026 and Drifting Continents on September 23, 2026.

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