# Ascent vs Jupiter

The clearest difference is ads: Ascent at none against Jupiter's shown. Ascent also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). Jupiter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jupiter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascent has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ascent ships an update every 46 months, Jupiter every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascent | Jupiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-commemorating-shuttle/id473973416/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-juno/id1562173082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 46 months** | Every 58 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 731 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146) | [Alparslan Topbas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130875171) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascent-commemorating-shuttle/id473973416)

Explore stunning Shuttle mission footage with commentary, additional scenes, and production notes. This educational compilation offers a deep dive into the STS-114, STS-117, and STS-124 missions.

**Highlights:** Ground-based Shuttle motion imagery, STS-114, STS-117, and STS-124 mission footage, Includes commentary, Additional scenes, Selected images, Production notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jupiter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-juno/id1562173082)

Explore Jupiter with stunning images and scientific insights from NASA's Juno mission. Features an immersive slideshow, interactive 3D models, and a dynamic video library for a deep-space educational experience.

**Highlights:** High-definition Jupiter images, Scientific insights for each image, Immersive full-screen slideshow, Dynamic video library, Interactive 3D models of Jupiter, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascent free?

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

### Is Jupiter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ascent or Jupiter?

Jupiter is rated higher. Ascent averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Jupiter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ascent or Jupiter have ads?

Jupiter shows ads; Ascent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ascent or Jupiter?

Ascent ships an update every 46 months, and Jupiter every 58 months. Most recently, Ascent was updated on October 13, 2026 and Jupiter on September 30, 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.*