Comparison

Exoplanet vs Universalis 3D

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

Universalis 3D

Features
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Introducing the ultimate star gazing companion – Universalis! Whether you're an experienced astronomer or just a beginner looking to learn more about the night sky, this app has something for everyone. With Universalis, you can easily identify and learn about any star simply by pointing your smartphone at it. Our app features a database of over 100,000 stars, with detailed information on each one, including its name, color, size, and magnitude. Plus, with real-time position calculations and a 3D mode that allows you to observe the stars from any angle, you'll feel like you're right there in the midst of the cosmos. But that's not all – Universalis also includes a wikipedia page for each star, so you can learn even more about your favorite celestial bodies. So whether you're out on a romantic starlit walk or just want to spend a relaxing evening learning about the wonders of the universe, Universalis has you covered.

Screenshots

Exoplanet4 screens
Universalis 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universalis 3D at none against Exoplanet's 7. Universalis 3D also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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. Universalis 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exoplanet versus Universalis 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoplanetUniversalis 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (974 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings974 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanno ReinHugo,Jean, Didier DEL PIA

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

Universalis 3D

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

Universalis 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exoplanet free?
Exoplanet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universalis 3D free?
Universalis 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exoplanet or Universalis 3D have ads?
Neither Exoplanet nor Universalis 3D shows ads.

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