# TimePassages Astrology vs BarterBug

TimePassages Astrology and BarterBug both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BarterBug's written reviews are positive against 65% of TimePassages Astrology's. TimePassages Astrology's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 5) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimePassages Astrology sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BarterBug sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarterBug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimePassages Astrology has 44K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TimePassages Astrology's written reviews are positive against 100% of BarterBug's.

TimePassages Astrology ships an update every 4 weeks, BarterBug monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePassages Astrology | BarterBug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepassages-astrology/id488946918/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barterbug/id6741475849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AstroGraph Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/372332314) | [Barter Share Trade, SPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794335523) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePassages Astrology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepassages-astrology/id488946918)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Explore your birth chart and receive personalized daily horoscopes based on your unique astrological map. Understand your inner world, relationships, and life's timing with interpretations from experienced astrologers. Free to start, with an option to upgrade for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Personalized birth chart readings, Daily horoscopes based on birth chart, Synastry and Composite relationship charts, Transit and progression tracking, Interpretations by experienced astrologers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimePassages Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TimePassages Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Comparison Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astrology Birth Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solar Arc Directions Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Progressed Chart - single purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transit Chart - single purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Single Chart | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed and accurate
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Helpful for learning astrology
- 🌟 Excellent for daily transits and horoscopes
- 🔍 In-depth chart and aspect interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features/subscriptions required for full access
- 🐛 Glitches, bugs, and crashes reported
- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🔄 Issues with data/purchases not transferring between devices
- 🔍 Lacking some astrological features (nodes, asteroids, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Daily horoscope/transits not working for some users
- Issues with logging in and accessing purchased content
- Location/time zone settings not working correctly
- Charts not displaying properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Add interpretations for nodes, asteroids, and other astrological points
- Improve synastry and compatibility chart features
- Implement cloud/account-based data sync
- Add more customization options (themes, widgets, etc.)
- Improve overall stability and reduce bugs


### BarterBug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barterbug/id6741475849)

Connect with neighbors to trade goods, skills, and services without using money. Add items to a wishlist, post what you have to offer, and browse community offerings. Facilitates local bartering and community group participation.

**Highlights:** Trade goods, skills, and services, Add items to a wishlist, Post items for trade, Browse community offerings, Join local groups, Direct chat for negotiation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Thanks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Thanks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Thanks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Thanks | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePassages Astrology free?

TimePassages Astrology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarterBug free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimePassages Astrology or BarterBug?

BarterBug is rated higher. TimePassages Astrology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while BarterBug averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TimePassages Astrology or BarterBug have ads?

Neither TimePassages Astrology nor BarterBug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimePassages Astrology or BarterBug?

TimePassages Astrology ships an update every 4 weeks, and BarterBug monthly. Most recently, TimePassages Astrology was updated on November 13, 2026 and BarterBug on October 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.*