# Space Images vs Moon Globe HD

The clearest difference is price: Space Images at Free against Moon Globe HD's $0.99. Moon Globe HD's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and ratings volume (150 vs 16). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Space Images is free to download; Moon Globe HD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Space Images against 4.7 for Moon Globe HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Globe HD has 150 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Space Images's written reviews are positive against 91% of Moon Globe HD's.

Space Images ships an update every 4 months, Moon Globe HD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Images | Moon Globe HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-images/id347075764/reviews) | **[4.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-globe-hd/id376000038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 23 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jet Propulsion Laboratory](https://appshunter.io/developer/347075767) | [Midnight Martian](https://appshunter.io/developer/284473660) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Images

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-images/id347075764)

Explore breathtaking images from NASA missions, featuring planets, galaxies, and space technology. This app offers widgets for your home screen and StandBy mode, allowing you to view a slideshow while your device charges. You can also bookmark, search, and share your favorite celestial discoveries.

**Highlights:** Latest NASA space images, Widgets for home screen, StandBy mode slideshow, Image notifications, Search and browse categories, Bookmark and share images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moon Globe HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-globe-hd/id376000038)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Explore Earth's Moon in realistic 3D with this app. View detailed satellite imagery, observe real-time lighting changes, and identify lunar terrain and spacecraft. Switch to Telescope mode to see the Moon from your Earthly perspective.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D lunar rendering, Realistic lighting simulation, Multitouch navigation, Telescope mode, Labeled terrain and spacecraft, Dynamic sky compass

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Stunning high-resolution lunar imagery
- 👍 Excellent for amateur astronomers and telescope users
- 🔄 Flexible viewing modes (telescope view, globe view, mirrored)
- 💡 Accurate moon phase and illumination simulation
- 🎯 Comprehensive crater and feature identification with labels

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ No updates for 8+ years
- 🔗 Dead support links and broken URLs
- 🖱️ No mouse/trackpad support on Mac/iPad
- ❌ Missing recent lunar missions (Chinese landers, etc.)
- 🔍 Limited zoom capability compared to Google Earth

**Reported bugs**

- App not updated in 8 years, compatibility concerns
- Support links lead to dead URLs
- Location services don't work accurately
- Terminator line appears fuzzy instead of sharp
- iPad version lacks smooth telescope view access

**Requested features**

- Mouse and trackpad support for Mac and iPad
- Zoom and scroll buttons for easier navigation
- Update with latest lunar landers and missions
- Topography, gravity, and magnetic field maps
- Moon phase names (full moon, new moon, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Images free?

Space Images is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moon Globe HD free?

Moon Globe HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Images or Moon Globe HD?

Moon Globe HD is rated higher. Space Images averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Moon Globe HD averages 4.7 from 150 ratings.

### Do Space Images or Moon Globe HD have ads?

Neither Space Images nor Moon Globe HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Images or Moon Globe HD?

Space Images ships an update every 4 months, and Moon Globe HD every 6 months. Most recently, Space Images was updated on October 20, 2026 and Moon Globe HD on October 27, 2026.

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