NASA vs Central Park Visitor Guide
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!
Central Park Visitor Guide
Discover Central Park with this comprehensive offline guide. Explore attractions, history, and practical information for your visit to New York City. Includes detailed maps and daily itineraries to maximize your time.
- 100% offline functionality
- Detailed city and park maps
- Public transportation information
- History and attractions
- Daily itinerary suggestions
- Practical visitor information
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Visitors guide for travellers looking to discover and visit New York City and its great Central Park. Mobile guide 100% offline developed for all those travellers willing to discover this amazing place. Containing: - A complete Travel Guide of the city of New York City and around with public transportation and zoomable street maps 100% offline, metro routing app with daily itineraries for tourist to spend the most of your time visiting this magnificent city. - History - Introduction - Description - Sculptures - Activities - Attractions - Practical Information - Offline Maps Get the most out of your visit to NYC!! You can always reach us at contact@etips.com This app contains IAPs for you to enjoy and discover the best out of your visit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASA at 70% against Central Park Visitor Guide's 0%. NASA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Central Park Visitor Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Central Park Visitor Guide sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NASA asks for nothing beyond the download.
NASA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASA has 64K ratings behind it against 5, 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 Central Park Visitor Guide's.
NASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Central Park Visitor Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASA | Central Park Visitor Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (64K ratings) — better | 1.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NASA | eTips LTD |
Customer experience
NASA
Central Park Visitor Guide
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
Central Park Visitor Guide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NASA
No in-app purchases
Central Park Visitor Guide
- Central ParkFree
- Central Park Guide & Plans$1.99
- Statue of Liberty Guide & Plans$1.99
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- Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide & Plans$1.99
- One World Trade Center Guide & Plans$1.99
- New York City$1.99
- One World Trade Center$1.99
- Times Square$1.99
- Rockefeller Center$1.99
- New York Full Access$2.99
Questions
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