Comparison

Ascent vs Saturn

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

Head to head
About

Ascent

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
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Ascent is a compilation of film and video representing the best of the best ground based Shuttle motion imagery from the STS-114, STS-117, and STS-124 missions. This app includes the entire Ascent production with commentary, numerous additional scenes, selected images, and production notes.

About

Saturn

Explore stunning high-definition images and videos of Saturn and its moons. This app offers interactive 3D models and detailed insights into the Cassini mission. Perfect for space enthusiasts and students.

Highlights
  • Browse hundreds of stunning photos with detailed insights
  • Cinematic slideshow for an immersive orbiting experience
  • Interactive gallery with high-resolution zoom
  • Watch historic Cassini-Huygens mission videos
  • Explore interactive 3D models of the Saturn system
  • Modern glassmorphism UI with dark mode
Features
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Embark on a Galactic Journey to Saturn Discover the majesty of the ringed planet with "Saturn: Cassini." This app is a premium, high-definition tribute to one of NASA’s most successful planetary missions. Redesigned for 2026 with a modern glassmorphism aesthetic, we bring the wonders of the deep space straight to your palm. Whether you are a space enthusiast, a student, or a casual observer, our platform provides a compact, visually stunning portal to the latest Saturn research and historical Cassini mission data. KEY FEATURES BROWSE: Explore a vast library of hundreds of stunning photos. Each image comes with detailed insights, historical context, and technical data. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOW: Immerse yourself in a full-screen experience that makes you feel as though you are orbiting Saturn. Access detailed information with a single tap without breaking the immersion. INTERACTIVE GALLERY: View the beauty of the Saturn system in a sleek, organized grid. Use intuitive gestures to zoom in on high-resolution details and examine the moons like Enceladus and Titan. MISSION VIDEOS: Watch the historic moments of the Cassini-Huygens mission. From Earth departure to the "Grand Finale" plunge, enjoy curated mission footage with modern playback controls and smart autoplay settings. 3D EXPLORATION: Bring the Saturn system to life with interactive 3D models. Rotate and explore the planet and its mysterious moons in a fully immersive environment. MODERN DESIGN: Experience a premium UI featuring glassmorphism effects, smooth animations, and a dark-mode optimized layout designed for the latest iOS versions. Join us in celebrating the legacy of Cassini and the eternal beauty of Saturn.

Screenshots

Saturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascent at none against Saturn's 1. Ascent also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Saturn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 46 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Saturn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saturn 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascent ships an update every 46 months, Saturn every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ascent versus Saturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscentSaturn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size731 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNASAAlparslan Topbas

Customer experience

Ascent

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

Saturn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ascent

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Saturn

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Ascent free?
Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saturn free?
Saturn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ascent or Saturn?
Saturn is rated higher. Ascent averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Saturn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ascent or Saturn have ads?
Saturn shows ads; Ascent does not.
Which is updated more often, Ascent or Saturn?
Ascent ships an update every 46 months, and Saturn every 10 months. Most recently, Ascent was updated on October 20, 2026 and Saturn on October 30, 2026.

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