# Natal Charts vs Knowe Astro

The clearest difference is rating: Knowe Astro at 5.0 against Natal Charts's 3.3. Knowe Astro also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Natal Charts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knowe Astro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Natal Charts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knowe Astro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Natal Charts has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Natal Charts ships an update monthly, Knowe Astro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Natal Charts | Knowe Astro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natal-charts/id325367776/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowe-astro-birth-chart/id6752608152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TELEMAQUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/325367779) | [占辉 百](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081455103) |

## What reviewers say

### Natal Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natal-charts/id325367776)

Explore your personalized astrological portrait with this app. It generates a detailed natal chart based on your birth information, offering insights into love, career, and self-understanding. Learn about planetary influences and navigate your life path with cosmic guidance.

**Highlights:** Personalized natal chart generation, Detailed astrological portrait, Insights into love, career, and health, Understanding planetary influences, Guidance on astrological concepts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate natal chart calculations
- 📊 Clear and easy-to-read chart visualization
- 👍 User-friendly interface with simple input fields
- 💰 Good value compared to desktop versions
- 📱 Portable access to charts anytime, anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/hangs during chart rendering
- ❌ Limited city database (missing many locations)
- 🌍 Geographic limitations (Canada, Serbia, Quebec not supported)
- 💸 Expensive for features offered ($15-20 price point)
- 📝 Poor English translation from French

**Reported bugs**

- Chart rendering hangs indefinitely (spinning wheel)
- App crashes after iOS updates
- Cannot generate charts for certain birthdates
- Incorrect astrological calculations (wrong sun signs)
- Moon in Aries description cuts off

**Requested features**

- Ascending/rising sign column display
- Chart compatibility/relationship comparison feature
- Email and print functionality
- Offline chart access
- Expanded city database with all locations


### Knowe Astro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowe-astro-birth-chart/id6752608152)

Explore your birth chart with detailed analysis of planets, signs, houses, and aspects. Understand relationships through synastry and composite charts, and track transits over time. AI insights are grounded in your specific astrological data.

**Highlights:** Precise birth chart calculation, Synastry and composite charts, Transit tracking, AI-generated readings, Astrology library, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ultra Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Natal Charts free?

Natal Charts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knowe Astro free?

Knowe Astro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Natal Charts or Knowe Astro?

Knowe Astro is rated higher. Natal Charts averages 3.3 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Knowe Astro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Natal Charts or Knowe Astro have ads?

Neither Natal Charts nor Knowe Astro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Natal Charts or Knowe Astro?

Natal Charts ships an update monthly, and Knowe Astro every 8 days. Most recently, Natal Charts was updated on October 31, 2026 and Knowe Astro on November 8, 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.*
