Comparison

Mars Globe HD vs Galaxies

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

Head to head
About

Mars Globe HD

Explore the Red Planet with a detailed virtual globe. This app features a high-resolution satellite map, topographic lighting, and annotated surface features. Discover intriguing locations with an introduction and guided tour, or explore freely.

Highlights
  • High-resolution satellite map of Mars
  • Advanced topographic lighting
  • Annotated surface features (1500+)
  • Introduction and guided tour
  • Free exploration mode
Features
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Take a tour of the mysterious Red Planet. This virtual globe combines a high-resolution satellite map with laser altimeter data and advanced topographic lighting to present the planet Mars as it appears from above. An Introduction and Guided Tour present some of Mars' most intriguing features. You can leave the guided tour and explore Mars as you like; over 1500 surface features have been annotated with information and links. Mars Globe HD is a must-have app for anyone interested in our solar system. PLEASE NOTE: Regular Mars Globe is a smaller download and is free. This HD version has slightly, not extremely, better resolution and rendering.

About

Galaxies

Features
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Galaxies! The most mysterious structures in the universe! Magnificent formations that seem the largest and most inaccessible. They are so far away that they can hardly be seen even with our telescopes. But we have put together images taken by the magnificent telescopes at ESO for you. FEATURES • In the "Browse" section, you will be able to quickly browse through hundreds of photos 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 there at that moment. If you wish, you will be able to get detailed information about these impressive sights by tapping the Info button. Additionally, you can start auto-play by tapping the Play button on the top right. • 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 in the "Videos" section. • You will get detailed information about the ESO.

Screenshots

Mars Globe HD4 screens
Galaxies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mars Globe HD at every 3 months against Galaxies's every 25 months. Mars Globe HD also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mars Globe HD costs $0.99 and Galaxies $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Globe HD ships an update every 3 months, Galaxies every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mars Globe HD versus Galaxies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars Globe HDGalaxies
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.8 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size526 MB717 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMidnight MartianAlparslan Topbas

Bugs and requests

Mars Globe HD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dead NASA links
  • Blurry HD textures on modern iOS
  • Navigation issues near poles
  • Choppy playback after updates
  • Jittery movement during rotation

Requested features

23 requests
  • Add Sun, Earth, and moons Phobos/Deimos
  • More defined sun color
  • Update with InSight and Perseverance landing sites
  • Add a reset button
  • Input latitude and longitude
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  • Add a coordinate grid
  • Allow inputting or importing custom locations
  • Add a 3D view
  • Add local time for MSL Curiosity
  • Add distances between landmarks, depths, and heights
  • Add similar apps for Ceres and Mercury
  • Add a real-time view of the central meridian
  • Add longitude and latitude scale and satellite locations
  • Show proper tilt, disk size, illumination, and distance data
  • Add a 'view from Earth' option
  • Add real-time phases or time sliding abilities
  • Add a telescope view option
  • Add Earth Globe HD product
  • Add Jupiter or other celestial bodies
  • Improve polar rendering
  • Allow flying close over the surface
  • More resolution for astronomers
  • Add German language support

Galaxies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mars Globe HD

No in-app purchases

None

Galaxies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Globe HD free?
Mars Globe HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxies free?
Galaxies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars Globe HD or Galaxies have ads?
Neither Mars Globe HD nor Galaxies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mars Globe HD or Galaxies?
Mars Globe HD ships an update every 3 months, and Galaxies every 25 months. Most recently, Mars Globe HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galaxies on October 17, 2026.

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