# Exoplanet vs Moon Globe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Globe at none against Exoplanet's 7. Moon Globe also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Exoplanet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exoplanet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Moon Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Exoplanet against 4.6 for Moon Globe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 956 and 563 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, Moon Globe every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exoplanet | Moon Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034/reviews)** | [4.6 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-globe/id333180321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **956** | 563 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanno Rein](https://appshunter.io/developer/325840976) | [Midnight Martian](https://appshunter.io/developer/284473660) |

## What reviewers say

### Exoplanet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoplanet/id327702034)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Galaxy Clusters and CMB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Asteroids | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gaia Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| S-Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Catalogues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer Appreciation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kepler Add-on | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Insanely entertaining
- 👍 Amazing graphics and interactive diorama
- 👍 Detailed explanation of planets
- 👍 Awesome app for astronomy and physics lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some exoplanets not showing up in search
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching between databases
- 🔒 Paid upgrades required to access more features
- 🐛 Upgrade purchase issues with Galaxy Clusters and CMB add-on
- 🐛 Exoplanets represented as generic white balls

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Moon Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-globe/id333180321)

Explore Earth's Moon in real-time 3D with realistic lighting and detailed terrain. Manipulate the view, switch to Telescope mode, and learn about lunar features and spacecraft. It also displays the Moon and Sun's position in the sky.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D Moon rendering, Realistic lighting and topography, Multitouch manipulation, Telescope mode for Earth-based view, Adjustable display time for lighting shifts, Labeled terrain and spacecraft, Dynamic sky compass

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed moon topography
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying lunar features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔭 Useful for amateur astronomers
- 🌙 Realistic moon visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited zoom capability
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 📱 Small screen size limitations
- 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g. 3D mode, landing site markers)

**Reported bugs**

- Gear button crashes the app
- Inaccurate moon phase and position information

**Requested features**

- Add option to show spacecraft landing sites
- Improve zoom and detail level
- Implement red night mode for preserving night vision
- Provide more customization options (labels, views, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exoplanet free?

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

### Is Moon Globe free?

Moon Globe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Exoplanet or Moon Globe?

Exoplanet is rated higher. Exoplanet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while Moon Globe averages 4.6 from 563 ratings.

### Do Exoplanet or Moon Globe have ads?

Neither Exoplanet nor Moon Globe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exoplanet or Moon Globe?

Exoplanet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moon Globe every 6 months. Most recently, Exoplanet was updated on September 21, 2026 and Moon Globe on September 21, 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.*