# StarMap 3D vs Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarMap 3D at 89% against Hands's 0%. StarMap 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StarMap 3D costs $1.99 and Hands $2.99 up front. StarMap 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarMap 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarMap 3D has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of StarMap 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hands's.

StarMap 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, Hands every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarMap 3D | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-pentominoes/id790870896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 111 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanville Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324038410) | [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172) |

## What reviewers say

### StarMap 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407)

Explore the night sky with this astronomy guide. It uses your device's sensors to identify planets, constellations, and deep sky objects in real-time. Discover detailed information about celestial bodies and visualize the universe in 3D.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Augmented reality night sky view, Detailed information on stars and deep sky objects, Constellation artwork and line options, Location-based celestial mapping, 3D universe visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellation Artwork | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate mapping of stars and planets
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for learning about the night sky
- 🌟 Provides a great stargazing experience
- 🔭 Helpful for amateur astronomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in mapping
- 🧭 Compass/directional issues
- 🌌 Limited information on deep sky objects
- 🕰️ Time slider could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar integration issues
- Incorrect positioning of celestial bodies

**Requested features**

- Improved 3D mode and controls
- More detailed information on planets, stars, and galaxies
- Alerts for upcoming astronomical events
- Option to search for specific celestial objects


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-pentominoes/id790870896)

Explore geometric shapes, fractions, and problem-solving with virtual pentomino pieces. This interactive playground supports discovery-based learning and directed teaching strategies for developing mathematical understanding.

**Highlights:** Virtual pentomino playground, Geometric shape exploration, Fraction concepts, Visual problem-solving activities, Discovery and directed teaching support, Interactive manipulatives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarMap 3D free?

StarMap 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hands free?

Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StarMap 3D or Hands?

StarMap 3D is rated higher. StarMap 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hands averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StarMap 3D or Hands have ads?

Neither StarMap 3D nor Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarMap 3D or Hands?

StarMap 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hands every 25 months. Most recently, StarMap 3D was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hands on November 1, 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.*