# SoHO Viewer vs GlobeViewer Moon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoHO Viewer at 69% against GlobeViewer Moon's 0%. SoHO Viewer also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobeViewer Moon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SoHO Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoHO Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoHO Viewer has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SoHO Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of GlobeViewer Moon's.

SoHO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, GlobeViewer Moon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoHO Viewer | GlobeViewer Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho-viewer/id356679615/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-moon/id1521271990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jerome Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/334987620) | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) |

## What reviewers say

### SoHO Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho-viewer/id356679615)

Access and view the latest images from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SoHO). Receive push notifications when new images are available, keeping you updated on solar activity. This app is a convenient tool for anyone interested in space imagery.

**Highlights:** Download latest SoHO images, Display solar images, Push notifications for new images, Badge notification for new images, Image courtesy of SOHO consortium

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlobeViewer Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-moon/id1521271990)

Explore a detailed 3D model of the moon's surface with interactive globe and high-resolution map views. Discover craters, grooves, and other features with four distinct map modes, utilizing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. This app offers adjustable lighting for enhanced visibility and is designed to be a valuable tool for telescope users.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D moon globe, High-resolution 3D map view, Four map modes (elevation, photo, combined, telescope), Adjustable lighting for feature visibility, Data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Telescope mode with realistic lighting and moon phase simulation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Front | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moon front side only | $13.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Professional version | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoHO Viewer free?

SoHO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GlobeViewer Moon free?

GlobeViewer Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoHO Viewer or GlobeViewer Moon?

SoHO Viewer is rated higher. SoHO Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GlobeViewer Moon averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SoHO Viewer or GlobeViewer Moon have ads?

GlobeViewer Moon shows ads; SoHO Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, SoHO Viewer or GlobeViewer Moon?

SoHO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and GlobeViewer Moon every 3 months. Most recently, SoHO Viewer was updated on July 21, 2026 and GlobeViewer Moon on August 23, 2026.

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