Mars Today vs Astris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mars Today
Access the latest images of Mars from NASA's Curiosity rover. Browse current photos or explore past images from Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity by SOL. Bookmark and share your favorite discoveries.
- Latest Mars images from Curiosity
- View past images from Spirit and Opportunity
- Browse by Mars SOL
- Bookmark favorite images
- Easy sharing functionality
- No login required
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Mars Today brings you the latest images of Mars from NASA’s Curiosity rover. You can view the current photos or jump to any Mars SOL to view past photos from Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity. Bookmark your favorite images and easily share with your friends. No login required. Explore the red planet today!
Astris
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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. You will be able to have a 3d experience with the planets and the sun. Every text is accessible thanks to the speak screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mars Today at monthly against Astris's every 3 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mars Today ships an update monthly, Astris every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mars Today | Astris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Buckhouse | ISTITUTI EDMONDO DE AMICIS SRL |
In-app purchases
Mars Today
No in-app purchases
Astris
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mars Today free?
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Do Mars Today or Astris have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mars Today or Astris?
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