Comparison

StarMap 3D+ Plus vs Coherence Analytics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StarMap 3D+ Plus

Explore the cosmos with a portable star atlas. Identify planets, constellations, and deep sky objects using your device's sensors. Features detailed information and 3D visualizations for both beginners and advanced astronomers.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite tracking (ISS, Hubble)
  • Extensive star and deep sky object database
  • Detailed constellation information and lines
  • Location-based celestial object identification
  • 3D universe visualization
  • Adjustable date and time for celestial viewing
Features
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Use your iPhone's compass and gyroscope to find planets, constellations, satellites, and more with crisp, colorful, high-definition Retina graphics that use every pixel of your iPhone or iPad! Hold the universe in your pocket! StarMap 3D Plus is the portable star atlas for beginners or advanced astronomers. Use StarMap 3D Plus to find the planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae visible to you based on your location and time. StarMap 3D will even use the compass to automatically align the map! • Real-time positions of 150 artificial satellites, including the International Space Station (ISS), and the Hubble Space Telescope • iPad Support • Over 100,000 stars, with detailed information for each of them • 6,441 deep sky objects, with details such as distance from Earth, diameter, apparent size and orientation, and morphology • All 88 modern constellations, with lines based on the outlines from "The Stars: A New Way to See Them" by H.A. Rey • MacRobert and Classic constellation lines also available • Location-based-services (LBS) / Global Positioning System (GPS) support, or manually enter your longitude and latitude • Adjustable date and time of day • Also adjust time instantaneously and interactively with the Time Scroll feature • Compass support, if present • Planetarium Mode for seeing only objects visible to you, or browse the entire celestial sphere • 3D Mode for visualizing the universe in three dimensions

About

Coherence Analytics

Features
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Coherence Analytics is a live research platform for exploring whether moments of heightened global attention are accompanied by measurable changes in large-scale coherence patterns. Follow daily analyses of world events, explore historical trends, monitor live coherence conditions, and examine preregistered prospective studies as they unfold. The platform also includes financial market models, interactive data exploration, and tools for investigating individual network devices. Whether you’re a researcher, investor, or simply curious about large-scale patterns in complex systems, Coherence Analytics provides transparent, continuously updated analyses built around prospective testing rather than retrospective storytelling. Features • Live global coherence monitoring • Daily world event analyses • Historical trends and interactive exploration • Preregistered prospective studies • Financial market models • Individual device analytics • Mobile-first interface with regular updates Coherence Analytics is designed to support open, transparent research. It presents data and analyses without requiring any commitment to a particular theory, allowing users to explore the evidence and draw their own conclusions.

Screenshots

StarMap 3D+ Plus4 screens
Coherence Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coherence Analytics at Free against StarMap 3D+ Plus's $2.99. Coherence Analytics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Coherence Analytics is free to download; StarMap 3D+ Plus costs $2.99 up front. StarMap 3D+ Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coherence Analytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarMap 3D+ Plus versus Coherence Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarMap 3D+ PlusCoherence Analytics
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size576 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanville SoftwareUlf Holmberg

Bugs and requests

StarMap 3D+ Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on launch
  • Incorrect moon and planet positioning
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More detailed deep sky object representations
  • Improved tracking and compass accuracy
  • Addition of educational content and tutorials
  • Customization options for constellation art

Coherence Analytics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StarMap 3D+ Plus

One-time1
  • More Stars$1.99
None

Coherence Analytics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarMap 3D+ Plus free?
StarMap 3D+ Plus costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Coherence Analytics free?
Coherence Analytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarMap 3D+ Plus or Coherence Analytics have ads?
Neither StarMap 3D+ Plus nor Coherence Analytics shows ads.

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