Comparison

NASA vs Nat Geo Construction Set

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

Head to head
About

NASA

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

Highlights
  • NASA+ video streaming
  • 21,000+ NASA images
  • Latest NASA news
  • Mission updates
  • Podcasts
  • ISS tracking and Sky View
  • Augmented reality experiences
Features
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The redesigned NASA App unlocks access to the new NASA+ video streaming service, plus all the latest NASA images, news, mission information, podcasts, and interactive augmented reality experiences to explore -- putting the universe at your fingertips! With the NASA App, you'll be able to: • Explore with unlimited access to NASA+, featuring all of NASA's official live coverage and original on-demand video series. No subscription required. • Easily view over 21,000 of the latest NASA images • Rate images and explore all of the highest rated ones • Read all the latest NASA news and feature articles • Get the latest updates on Artemis, the James Webb Space Telescope, and other exciting NASA missions. • Listen to our podcasts featuring astronauts and experts who take you on a tour of the galaxy without ever leaving Earth. • Set an alert for when the International Space Station will fly over your location and use the Sky View feature to help you locate the station during the visible pass • Experience our rovers and rockets up close and personal with augmented reality. • And so much more! Download the updated NASA App now!

About

Nat Geo Construction Set

Explore and build 3D motorized models with interactive animated instructions. Rotate, zoom, and rewind to see how each piece fits together. This app requires a physical Nat Geo Construction Set.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D animated instructions
  • 360° exploded view
  • Rewind/fast-forward build progression
  • Parts list for model components
  • Numbered steps for progress tracking
Features
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Pair the Nat Geo Construction Set app with the 35-in-1 Mega and 100-in-1 Ultimate Nat Geo Construction Sets to explore and build unique, 3D motorized models including motorcycles, cranes, helicopters, dragons, go-karts, super cars and more! Move the models around and interact with each piece as you follow the 3D instructions. APP FEATURES & BENEFITS • Interactive 3D Instructions – Select your kit and build a model with step-by-step animated instructions that show you exactly where each piece should go. • 360° Exploded View - Rotate the model and pinch and zoom to see just how each piece snaps together. • Rewind/Fast-forward Function - With just one touch, dial forward and backward in the progression of your model. Watch the pieces fly together or zoom apart! • Parts List - Gather each piece you’ll need for your model before you get started. • Numbered Steps - Keep track of your progress with the convenient Steps Counter. © 2017 National Geographic Partners LLC. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society, used under license.

Screenshots

NASA4 screens
Nat Geo Construction Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASA at 70% against Nat Geo Construction Set's 0%. NASA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (64K vs 6). Nat Geo Construction Set's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NASA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASA has 64K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of NASA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nat Geo Construction Set's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Nat Geo Construction Set weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NASA versus Nat Geo Construction Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASANat Geo Construction Set
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASAEngino

Customer experience

NASA

All ratings63,707 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative23.3%

Nat Geo Construction Set

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

NASA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some devices
  • Inability to close/exit image viewer
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add live streaming of NASA TV
  • Improve navigation and search
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Bring back old features (e.g. APOD widget, ISS sightings)
  • Enhance 3D models and AR capabilities

Nat Geo Construction Set

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NASA

No in-app purchases

None

Nat Geo Construction Set

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASA free?
NASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nat Geo Construction Set free?
Nat Geo Construction Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NASA or Nat Geo Construction Set?
NASA is rated higher. NASA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Nat Geo Construction Set averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do NASA or Nat Geo Construction Set have ads?
Neither NASA nor Nat Geo Construction Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NASA or Nat Geo Construction Set?
NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nat Geo Construction Set weekly. Most recently, NASA was updated on November 11, 2026 and Nat Geo Construction Set on November 2, 2026.

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