# Celeste vs Planetary Magick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Celeste at none against Planetary Magick's 3. Celeste also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.4). Planetary Magick's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planetary Magick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Celeste asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planetary Magick holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Celeste's written reviews are positive against 88% of Planetary Magick's.

Celeste ships an update every 28 months, Planetary Magick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celeste | Planetary Magick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497/reviews) | **[4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-magick/id1658842771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrolabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/422888500) | [POPM INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658842773) |

## 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


### Planetary Magick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-magick/id1658842771)

This app simplifies spellcasting by guiding users through selecting intentions, planetary correspondences, and spell mediums. It provides detailed instructions and timings for performing magickal work.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of magickal spell intentions, Planetary correspondences (colors, herbs, oils), Easy spell working methods, Planetary hours and reminders, Extensive herb glossary, Spell bag and spell jar instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celeste free?

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

### Is Planetary Magick free?

Planetary Magick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Celeste or Planetary Magick?

Planetary Magick is rated higher. Celeste averages 3.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Planetary Magick averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Celeste or Planetary Magick have ads?

Neither Celeste nor Planetary Magick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celeste or Planetary Magick?

Celeste ships an update every 28 months, and Planetary Magick every 2 months. Most recently, Celeste was updated on September 11, 2026 and Planetary Magick on September 23, 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.*