Mars Globe vs Saturn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mars Globe
Explore the Red Planet with a detailed virtual globe. This app features high-resolution satellite maps, altimeter data, and advanced topographic lighting to showcase Mars' surface. Discover over 1500 annotated features and enjoy an introductory guided tour.
- High-resolution satellite map
- Laser altimeter data
- Advanced topographic lighting
- Annotated surface features
- Introduction and guided tour
- Free exploration
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Take a tour of the mysterious Red Planet. This virtual globe combines a high-resolution satellite map with laser altimeter data and advanced topographic lighting to present the planet Mars as it appears from above. An Introduction and Guided Tour present some of Mars' most intriguing features. You can leave the guided tour and explore Mars as you like; over 1500 surface features have been annotated with information and links. Mars Globe is a must-have app for anyone interested in our solar system.
Saturn
Explore stunning high-definition images and videos of Saturn and its moons. This app offers an interactive 3D experience and detailed insights into the Cassini mission. Discover the wonders of the ringed planet with a modern, visually appealing interface.
- Browse hundreds of stunning Saturn photos
- Cinematic slideshow with detailed insights
- Interactive gallery with zoom functionality
- Watch historic Cassini-Huygens mission videos
- Explore interactive 3D models of the Saturn system
- Modern glassmorphism UI with dark mode
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Embark on a Galactic Journey to Saturn Discover the majesty of the ringed planet with "Saturn: Cassini." This app is a premium, high-definition tribute to one of NASA’s most successful planetary missions. Redesigned for 2026 with a modern glassmorphism aesthetic, we bring the wonders of the deep space straight to your palm. Whether you are a space enthusiast, a student, or a casual observer, our platform provides a compact, visually stunning portal to the latest Saturn research and historical Cassini mission data. KEY FEATURES BROWSE: Explore a vast library of hundreds of stunning photos. Each image comes with detailed insights, historical context, and technical data. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOW: Immerse yourself in a full-screen experience that makes you feel as though you are orbiting Saturn. Access detailed information with a single tap without breaking the immersion. INTERACTIVE GALLERY: View the beauty of the Saturn system in a sleek, organized grid. Use intuitive gestures to zoom in on high-resolution details and examine the moons like Enceladus and Titan. MISSION VIDEOS: Watch the historic moments of the Cassini-Huygens mission. From Earth departure to the "Grand Finale" plunge, enjoy curated mission footage with modern playback controls and smart autoplay settings. 3D EXPLORATION: Bring the Saturn system to life with interactive 3D models. Rotate and explore the planet and its mysterious moons in a fully immersive environment. MODERN DESIGN: Experience a premium UI featuring glassmorphism effects, smooth animations, and a dark-mode optimized layout designed for the latest iOS versions. Join us in celebrating the legacy of Cassini and the eternal beauty of Saturn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mars Globe at none against Saturn's shown. Mars Globe also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (342 vs 1). Saturn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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.
Saturn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Globe has 342 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mars Globe ships an update every 3 months, Saturn every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mars Globe | Saturn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (342 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 342 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Midnight Martian | Alparslan Topbas |
Customer experience
Mars Globe
Saturn
Bugs and requests
Mars Globe
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for other planets and moons
- Integrate real-time data from active Mars missions
- Implement a search function to quickly find locations
- Add an option to view Mars from an Earth-based perspective
Saturn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mars Globe
No in-app purchases
Saturn
No in-app purchases
