NASA vs AULA Play
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!
AULA Play
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AULA Play turns early math practice into a bright adventure for kids. Children help Auri repair a bridge by answering math questions, earning stars, and unlocking a short reward mini game with Lumi. The experience is simple, playful, and designed for focused practice without clutter. Parents can choose the challenge level in Settings, from addition without carry to harder addition and multiplication practice. The app also supports English, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese (Brazil), with language switching built into Settings. Features: - Kid-friendly math missions - Addition without carry - Addition with carry - Single-digit multiplication - Single-digit by double-digit multiplication - Double-digit by double-digit multiplication - Reward mini game after mission progress - Music, sound effects, and haptics - Parent-controlled difficulty - Language selection in Settings AULA Play is built to make practice feel like progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: NASA at 4 against AULA Play's 2. NASA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASA | AULA Play |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASA | EDUCACION GLOBAL, INC |
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
AULA Play
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NASA
No in-app purchases
AULA Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NASA free?
Is AULA Play free?
Do NASA or AULA Play have ads?
Which is updated more often, NASA or AULA Play?
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