# Stellar Catalogue vs Moonbound

The clearest difference is device support: Stellar Catalogue at 3 against Moonbound's 1. Stellar Catalogue also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Catalogue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Moonbound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stellar Catalogue ships an update every 2 weeks, Moonbound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar Catalogue | Moonbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego Campagnaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603976167) | [Francesco Chiusolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511604223) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar Catalogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-catalogue/id1603976015)

Discover celestial objects visible in the night sky in real-time based on your location. Plan your observations with custom locations, simulate dates, and manage your optical equipment. Save favorite objects and lists for quick access.

**Highlights:** Real-time sky observation guide, Object discovery by location, Skyview navigation mode, Custom observation planning, Optical equipment setup, Personalized object lists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Six months subscription | $11.49 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $23.49 | per year |
| PRO Version | $12.99 | one-time |


### Moonbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbound/id6787484177)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moonbound Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Moonbound Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Moonbound Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar Catalogue free?

Stellar Catalogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moonbound free?

Moonbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Stellar Catalogue or Moonbound have ads?

Neither Stellar Catalogue nor Moonbound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar Catalogue or Moonbound?

Stellar Catalogue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moonbound fortnightly. Most recently, Stellar Catalogue was updated on October 14, 2026 and Moonbound on October 28, 2026.

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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.*