# Celeste vs Pagan Almanac

The clearest difference is rating: Pagan Almanac at 4.7 against Celeste's 3.8. Pagan Almanac also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Celeste's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagan Almanac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Celeste asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pagan Almanac holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 174 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Celeste's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pagan Almanac's.

Celeste ships an update every 28 months, Pagan Almanac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celeste | Pagan Almanac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497/reviews) | **[4.7 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagan-almanac/id1594861490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrolabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/422888500) | [LordAndrei.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000756456) |

## What reviewers say

### Celeste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497)

Access professional-grade astrological insights with detailed natal charts and daily "astro-weather" forecasts. Understand planetary influences beyond just your sun sign to navigate life's opportunities and challenges.

**Highlights:** Natal chart calculation, Zodiac wheel display, Planetary positions in signs, Daily astro-weather forecasts, Professional astrology tools, On-the-go astrological insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate charts
- 🚀 Fast chart generation
- 👍 Free to use
- 🌟 Useful for astrologers
- ✅ Reliable tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Not user-friendly
- 🪲 Limited functionality
- ⏳ Slow response times
- 📉 Outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after download
- Jams up on newest Apple iPhone OS
- Recent changes to website cause rapid refresh
- Retrograde planets not displayed
- Nothing within the chart can be changed

**Requested features**

- Show retrograde planets
- Ability to save charts
- Include progressions, directions, transits
- Bi-wheel functionality
- Explanations and definitions


### Pagan Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagan-almanac/id1594861490)

This app serves as a comprehensive digital tool for pagans, offering a grimoire, encyclopedic resources on various esoteric topics, divination tools, and an astro clock. It also includes community resources and a journal for personal reflection and magical practice.

**Highlights:** Grimoire and magical writings, Esoteric encyclopedia (astrology, tarot, crystals), Divination tools (runes, tarot), Astro clock with planetary positions, Pagan Wheel of the Year, Community resources (artists, podcasts, shops), Journal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astro Clock Feature Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Encyclopædia Monthly | $2.29 | per month |
| Astro Clock Feature Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Encyclopædia Annual | $21.99 | per year |
| Tarot Single Open Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astro Clock; Full Planets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Runes Dictionary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deity Dictionary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package: All Clock Functions | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Encyclopædia | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celeste free?

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

### Is Pagan Almanac free?

Pagan Almanac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Celeste or Pagan Almanac?

Pagan Almanac is rated higher. Celeste averages 3.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Pagan Almanac averages 4.7 from 174 ratings.

### Do Celeste or Pagan Almanac have ads?

Neither Celeste nor Pagan Almanac shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celeste or Pagan Almanac?

Celeste ships an update every 28 months, and Pagan Almanac every 3 weeks. Most recently, Celeste was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pagan Almanac on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*