Comparison

Mars vs Astris

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

Head to head
About

Mars

Features
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Humanity’s fascination with the Red Planet has never been stronger. With the completely reimagined "Mars: Curiosity" app, we bring the frontiers of space exploration directly to your fingertips through a premium, state-of-the-art experience. Witness Mars as if you were standing on its dusty plains. Our latest update introduces a stunning modern interface featuring glassmorphism elements, dynamic background animations, and an overall design language inspired by the future of space travel. WHAT’S NEW & REIMAGINED: SMART SEARCH & DISCOVERY: Quickly find exactly what you’re looking for with our new global search feature in both the Browse and Video sections. IMMERSIVE VIDEO EXPERIENCE: Watch Curiosity’s journey in high-definition with our all-new video player. Now supporting landscape mode for a true cinema feel, smart autoplay with preview protection, and an elegant Apple TV-inspired layout. MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM: Experience a "alive" interface with subtle stars animations, glass-like cards, and haptic feedback that makes exploring feel tactile and premium. KEY FEATURES: EXPLORE (BROWSE): Navigate through hundreds of official NASA photos with ease. Toggle between grid and list views, shuffle your findings, and search specifically for the missions that interest you most. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOW: Lose yourself in the Martian landscape. Browse full-screen, high-resolution imagery that makes you feel truly present on the planet. HD VIDEO ARCHIVE: Dive deep into Gale Crater, learn about Curiosity’s historic achievements, and explore over 50 years of Martian research through curated video content. INTERACTIVE GALLERY: Examine every detail with intuitive pinch-to-zoom gestures and high-contrast viewing modes. 3D MODELS: Step into the third dimension with interactive models that bring Martian topography and hardware to life. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated space enthusiast, Mars: Curiosity provides a compact, powerful, and visually stunning window into the future of our species on another world.

About

Astris

Features
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This app allows to you discover our solar system with every planet, moons and asteroids and add it to your favorites.Β  You will be able to have a 3d experience with the planets and the sun. Every text is accessible thanks to the speak screen.

Screenshots

Mars4 screens
Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Astris at none against Mars's shown. Astris also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars ships an update every 32 months, Astris every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Mars versus Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsAstris
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size108 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlparslan TopbasISTITUTI EDMONDO DE AMICIS SRL

In-app purchases

None

Mars

No in-app purchases

None

Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars free?
Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astris free?
Astris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars or Astris have ads?
Mars shows ads; Astris does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars or Astris?
Mars ships an update every 32 months, and Astris every 3 months. Most recently, Mars was updated on September 11, 2026 and Astris on May 16, 2026.

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