SoHO Viewer vs Hubble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoHO Viewer
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.
- Download latest SoHO images
- Display solar images
- Push notifications for new images
- Badge notification for new images
- Image courtesy of SOHO consortium
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SoHO Viewer is a simple application for downloading and displaying the latest images taken by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SoHO). It includes push notifications so you can be notified by a badge on the application when new images are available. It was quoted as “one of the ten best free applications to have on your iphone if you like stargazing:” http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/112210-free-iphone-stargazing-apps.html It appears in Mars 2015 edition of Sky And Telescope, page 70. Images are courtesy of SOHO consortium. SOHO is a project of international cooperation between ESA and NASA. If you had like to see images taken by Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) please use the SDO Viewer application.
Hubble
Explore the universe with stunning images and videos from the Hubble Space Telescope. Discover detailed information about deep space objects and view 3D models. Enjoy an immersive educational experience.
- Browse 550+ high-resolution space photos
- Detailed information on space objects
- Full-screen slideshow mode
- Zoomable image gallery
- 220+ educational videos
- Interactive 3D models
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With the "Hubble: Deep Space 2" application, our aim is to provide you with the information obtained from current researches about 'the Universe' in a compact way. Here you will find many fascinating images, some of which you will want to examine in detail and some you will want to read in detail. You will have a nice user experience and obtain detailed information while navigating through the beautiful photos taken by Hubble Space Telescope. FEATURES • In the "Browse" section, you will be able to quickly browse through hundreds of photos (550+) and also read detailed information about them. • In the "SlideShow" section, you will be able to browse through hundreds of impressive photos in full screen size and feel as if you were in the orbit at that moment. If you wish, you will be able to get detailed information about these impressive sights by tapping the Info button. • In the "Gallery" section, you will be able to see all the photos impressively, show what you want in full screen and when you want to examine them in detail, you can zoom in with the help of your fingers. • For those who do not want to be contented with just beautiful photos, there are many videos (220+) in the "Videos" section. • You will get detailed information about "Deep Space Objects", • You will also find three-dimensional models in the "3D" section.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoHO Viewer at 69% against Hubble's 0%. SoHO Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Hubble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoHO Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoHO Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoHO Viewer has 19 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Hubble's.
SoHO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Hubble every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoHO Viewer | Hubble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (19 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jérôme Diaz | Alparslan Topbas |
Customer experience
SoHO Viewer
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In-app purchases
SoHO Viewer
No in-app purchases
Hubble
- Hubble: Deep Space 2 - Ad-Free$0.99
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