Comparison

Planetary Magick vs Hora Now

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

Head to head
About

Planetary Magick

This app simplifies spellcasting by guiding users through selecting intentions, planetary correspondences, and spell mediums. It provides detailed instructions and timings for performing magickal work.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of magickal spell intentions
  • Planetary correspondences (colors, herbs, oils)
  • Easy spell working methods
  • Planetary hours and reminders
  • Extensive herb glossary
  • Spell bag and spell jar instructions
Features
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Are you looking for an app that makes spell work easy and accessible? Welcome to Planetary Magick! Planetary Magick for iPhone is a user-friendly interface that allows you to access hundreds of magickal spells that you can perform from anywhere in the world. First, select a magical intention. This choice decides the planet you work with, and the colors, herbs, and essential oils associated with that planet, plus it gives you the exact time to perform your spell work for best results. Then, select the medium you want to work with – candle, spell bag, or spell jar, for exact instructions on how to perform the spell work. It’s as easy as one, two, three. Features: - Hundreds of magickal spell work intentions - Attributes of the seven ancient planets - Easy spell working methods - Intention setting instructions - Planetary hours - Planetary hour reminders - Extensive herb glossary - Informative FAQs - How to purchase supplies at The Crooked Path ----- Learn more: Website: https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/planetary-magick-app Terms & Conditions: https://planetarymagick-e1bdf.web.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://planetarymagick-e1bdf.web.app/privacy_policy

About

Hora Now

Features
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Discover the perfect time for every activity with HoraNow – your complete guide to planetary hours, auspicious timings, Vrats, and Vedic wisdom. WHAT ARE PLANETARY HOURS (HORAS)? An ancient timing system used for thousands of years to identify favorable moments for important activities. Each day divides into 24 unequal hours – 12 daylight, 12 nighttime – with each ruled by one of seven classical planets. Calculated from sunrise and sunset times at your exact location. • Saturn – Structure, discipline, long-term planning • Jupiter – Growth, wisdom, expansion, luck • Mars – Energy, courage, action, competition • Sun – Leadership, vitality, success • Venus – Love, beauty, harmony, finances • Mercury – Communication, intellect, travel • Moon – Intuition, emotions, creativity WHAT ARE KALAS? Specific time windows in Vedic astrology considered highly auspicious or inauspicious • Rahu Kala – Inauspicious period, avoid new beginnings • Yamaganda – Time of obstacles, best avoided for important tasks • Gulika – Saturn's influence, unfavorable for ventures • Abhijit Muhurta – Most auspicious midday window, ideal for any activity WHAT IS PANCHANGA? The traditional Hindu almanac describing the five limbs of time based on Sun and Moon positions: • Tithi – Lunar day (30 divisions of the lunar month) • Nakshatra – Lunar mansion (27 divisions of the ecliptic) • Yoga – Sun-Moon combination (27 yogas) • Karana – Half of a Tithi (60 per lunar month) • Vara – Weekday and its planetary ruler Includes Choghadiya/Gowri Panchangam – dividing day and night into 8 equal periods each, ruled by planets, with quality ratings: • Amrit (Nectar) – Very auspicious, best for important beginnings • Shubh – Auspicious, favorable for growth • Labh – Profit and gain, good for business • Chara – Neutral, suitable for travel • Rog, Kaal, Udveg – Inauspicious, avoid for important work WHAT ARE VRATS? Hindu fasting observances based on lunar calendar: • Ekadashi • Purnima & Amavasya • Pradosh • Sankashti & Vinayaka Chaturthi • Multi-day observances – Navratri, Sawan Somvar, Kartik Maas KEY FEATURES • Real-time horas with current planet and favored activities • Beautiful visualizations • Kalas with daily auspicious/inauspicious indicators • Panchanga with Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana details (Pro) • Vrat calendar with accurate dates and Parana times • Location-aware calculations for anywhere in the world • Educational content about each system • Customizable share cards for Vrat observations with friends and on social media • Multiple languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati HORANOW PLUS • Kalas Timing Access – View exact time windows for Choghadiyas and Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, and Abhijit Muhurta • Follow More Vrats – Track monthly and annual vrats HORANOW PRO Everything in Plus, and: • Panchanga Access – Full access to Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, & Karana • Home & Lock Screen Widgets – Hora, Kala, and Panchanga widgets • Hora & Panchanga Notifications – Get alerted for specific horas or choghadiyas • Multi-day Vrats – Track all your observances Vrats • Nakshtra Yoga Based Vrats – Access to auspicious Nakshatra Yogas • Ad-free experience PERFECT FOR • Astrology enthusiasts and Jyotish practitioners • Students of Vedic traditions • Spiritual practitioners following Vrats and fasting observances • Traders timing market decisions by planetary hours WORKS ANYWHERE Accurate astronomical calculations based on your exact location – New York, Mumbai, London, or anywhere else on Earth. Download HoraNow and align your life with ancient cosmic rhythms. --- Subscription Details Payment charged to App Store Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Links Terms of Service (EULA): https://horanow.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://horanow.app/privacy Support: support@horanow.app Feedback : feedback@horanow.app | @appfab

Screenshots

Planetary Magick4 screens
Hora Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planetary Magick at none against Hora Now's shown. Planetary Magick also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planetary Magick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hora Now sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planetary Magick ships an update every 2 months, Hora Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Planetary Magick versus Hora Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanetary MagickHora Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB39 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperThe Crooked PathSoumitra Dasnurkar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planetary Magick

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

Hora Now

Subscriptions6
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Planetary Magick free?
Planetary Magick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hora Now free?
Hora Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planetary Magick or Hora Now have ads?
Hora Now shows ads; Planetary Magick does not.
Which is updated more often, Planetary Magick or Hora Now?
Planetary Magick ships an update every 2 months, and Hora Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, Planetary Magick was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hora Now on October 31, 2026.

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