Comparison

Exoplanet vs Cozmic Zoom Lite

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

Head to head
About

Exoplanet

Explore a vast, interactive database of discovered exoplanets and their host stars. Visualize their physical properties, locations in the night sky, and orbital paths. Discover the observable universe from Earth to the cosmic microwave background with stunning 3D models and augmented reality features.

Highlights
  • Interactive visualizations and animations
  • Daily updated exoplanet and host star properties
  • 3D Milky Way model with exoplanet locations
  • Augmented reality sky map
  • Exoplanet orbit and habitable zone visualizations
  • Data from multiple exoplanet catalogs
Features
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Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our own solar system. This app allows you to explore all discovered exoplanets, their measured physical properties, their location in the night sky, and their host stars. An interactive model shows you the entire observable universe, all the way from the surface of the Earth to the cosmic microwave background. This app has been developed by a professional astronomer. Main features: * Interactive visualizations and animations. * Physical properties of all detected exoplanets and their host stars, updated on a daily basis. * Stunning 3D model of our Milky Way showing the location of all known exoplanets. You can zoom into any planetary system, explore how the night sky and the constellations look from the surface of other planets, or zoom out and see other local galaxies and galaxy clusters as well as the cosmic microwave background. * Visualizations of exoplanet orbits and the habitable zone. * Choose between the Open Exoplanet Catalogue, the NASA Exoplanet Archive, and the Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia (exoplanet.eu). * Push notifications are sent out whenever a new planet is discovered. * Augmented reality sky map: point the phone towards the sky to find an exoplanet! * Interactive multi-touch correlation plots. * Solar System planets, major moons, and asteroids are included. * Explore S-Stars orbiting the black hole at the Galactic Center of our Milky Way * Background information about exoplanets and detection methods. * Full support of planets in binary, triple, quadruple systems and orphan planets. * Real-time ray tracing on the GPU.

About

Cozmic Zoom Lite

Explore the universe from the smallest particles to distant galaxies. This free version offers a journey through scientific data, learning facts about astronomy, biology, and physics. Discover the cosmos with simple finger swipes.

Highlights
  • Cosmic scale exploration
  • Scientific data based
  • Learn astronomy facts
  • Learn biology facts
  • Learn physics facts
  • Interactive journey
Features
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The whole universe in your hand! This is the free version of Cozmic Zoom. Some features are only available in the full version. Cozmic Zoom is a fascinating insight into the cosmos, between the infinitely large and the infinitely small. Based on accurate scientific data from the best sources, Cozmic Zoom will take you on a journey through the world of particles and atoms, the cells of the human body, the planet Earth and the Solar System, the stars and the Milky Way, the distant galaxies, up to the edges of the known universe, with a simple swipe of the finger. While enjoying the trip, you can also learn amazing facts and improve your knowledge about astronomy, biology, cosmology, physics, space, and much more. Cozmic Zoom was inspired, among others, by the famous documentary film Powers of Ten. “Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We are ready at last to set sail for the stars.” ― Carl Sagan Come on, let's sail to the stars... To infinity... and beyond!

Screenshots

Exoplanet4 screens
Cozmic Zoom Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exoplanet at 91% against Cozmic Zoom Lite's 35%. Exoplanet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). Cozmic Zoom Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. Exoplanet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cozmic Zoom Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exoplanet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exoplanet has 978 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Exoplanet's written reviews are positive against 35% of Cozmic Zoom Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, Cozmic Zoom Lite every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Exoplanet versus Cozmic Zoom Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoplanetCozmic Zoom Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (978 ratings) — better3.0 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings978 — better87
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanno ReinPatrick Godeau

Customer experience

Exoplanet

All ratings956 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%

Cozmic Zoom Lite

All ratings86 ratings
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

Exoplanet

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
  • Kepler objects of interest disappearing when switching databases

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more detailed textures and visuals for exoplanets
  • Ability to view multiple databases simultaneously
  • Option to see planet surfaces and atmospheres
  • Inclusion of dwarf planets in our solar system
  • Ability to zoom in on and explore other galaxies
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  • Addition of black holes, pulsars, and other celestial objects
  • Inclusion of satellite and spacecraft orbits
  • Narration or audio commentary for key discoveries
  • Ability to view the universe from the surface of planets

Cozmic Zoom Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Exoplanet

One-time7
  • Galaxy Clusters and CMB$0.99
  • Asteroids$0.99
  • Gaia Stars$0.99
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  • S-Stars$0.99
  • Catalogues$0.99
  • Developer Appreciation Coffee$1.99
  • Kepler Add-on$2.99
None

Cozmic Zoom Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exoplanet free?
Exoplanet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cozmic Zoom Lite free?
Cozmic Zoom Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exoplanet or Cozmic Zoom Lite?
Exoplanet is rated higher. Exoplanet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 978 ratings, while Cozmic Zoom Lite averages 3.0 from 87 ratings.
Do Exoplanet or Cozmic Zoom Lite have ads?
Neither Exoplanet nor Cozmic Zoom Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exoplanet or Cozmic Zoom Lite?
Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cozmic Zoom Lite every 23 months. Most recently, Exoplanet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cozmic Zoom Lite on November 1, 2026.

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