NASA vs GeoLens
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!
GeoLens
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GeoLens: See beyond the horizon Discover the world in a completely new way with GeoLens. Simply point your iPhone in any direction and watch the Earth appear around you in augmented reality. Aim at any city or landmark across the globe to instantly see its local time, current weather, distance, direction and a photo. Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with friends overseas, following the weather around the world, or simply satisfying your curiosity, GeoLens makes the entire planet feel within reach. Features • Interactive 3D Earth in Augmented Reality • Point to any location on Earth • Live local time • Current weather conditions • Distance and compass direction • Tap to see a photo of the location • Beautiful, intuitive interface • Fast and easy to use • Daily Hidden World Challenge: find a hidden capital city every day. (NEW!) Explore the world from wherever you are. GeoLens: See beyond the horizon No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NASA at Free against GeoLens's $0.99. NASA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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
NASA is free to download; GeoLens costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, GeoLens every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASA | GeoLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (64K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 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 | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASA | Stefan Versleeuwen |
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
GeoLens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NASA
No in-app purchases
GeoLens
No in-app purchases
