Universe One vs APOD Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universe One
Discover a new image of our universe daily, accompanied by explanations from professional astronomers. Explore fascinating celestial phenomena and expand your knowledge of space.
- Daily featured universe image
- Brief explanation by professional astronomer
- Fascinating celestial phenomena
- Expand space knowledge
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Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
APOD Pro
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Explore the universe, one photo at a time. View NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) on your iPhone or iPad. Browse today’s image or scroll back through past entries to discover stunning space photography, galaxies, nebulae, planets, and more. Tap any photo to zoom in and see every detail. Features • Access NASA’s daily Astronomy Picture of the Day • Scroll through the full archive of past photos • Zoom in on high-resolution images • Read NASA’s official explanations for each picture Perfect for space enthusiasts, students, and anyone who loves exploring the cosmos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Universe One at monthly against APOD Pro's every 5 months. Universe One also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). APOD Pro's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universe One ships an update monthly, APOD Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universe One | APOD Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uliana Gritchina | Sorth LLC |
In-app purchases
Universe One
No in-app purchases
APOD Pro
No in-app purchases
