NASA vs Ducati Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- NASA+ video streaming
- 21,000+ NASA images
- Latest NASA news
- Mission updates
- Podcasts
- ISS tracking and Sky View
- Augmented reality experiences
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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!
Ducati Academy
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The Ducati Academy App keeps you up-to-date on the Ducati world, including new products, dealer tools, market trends, news, and much more. Access to the app is reserved for members of the Ducati Network. Depending on your role within the Ducati Network, the Ducati Academy App provides you with the best training courses available. You’ll find detailed, up-to-date, and interactive training programs tailored to your needs. Our app is the perfect tool to enhance your technical expertise and professional skills, empowering your organisation to achieve greater success. If you haven’t received the invitation to join Ducati Academy, you can request it from Ducati support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NASA at every 2 weeks against Ducati Academy's every 31 months. Ducati Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Ducati Academy every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASA | Ducati Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (64K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASA | alittleb.it |
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
Ducati Academy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NASA
No in-app purchases
Ducati Academy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NASA free?
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Do NASA or Ducati Academy have ads?
Which is updated more often, NASA or Ducati Academy?
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