# AstroAid vs GalacticAR for Education

The clearest difference is rating: GalacticAR for Education at 5.0 against AstroAid's 4.3. GalacticAR for Education also leads on device support (6 vs 3). AstroAid's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AstroAid costs $2.99 and GalacticAR for Education $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GalacticAR for Education holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstroAid has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AstroAid ships an update fortnightly, GalacticAR for Education every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroAid | GalacticAR for Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroaid/id541448395/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galacticar-for-education/id6761950044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 125 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLanga, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/541448398) | [Vielfalt Software e.U.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666796449) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroAid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroaid/id541448395)

Visualize what you'll see through your telescope with different eyepieces and optical aids. Plan your astrophotography by pairing cameras with telescopes to see what fits in the frame. Includes astronomical catalogs and equipment lists.

**Highlights:** Telescope/eyepiece/imager field of view simulation, Magnification and visual magnitude limit calculation, Built-in astronomical object catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC), Searchable object catalogs with downloadable images, Extensive equipment lists with custom entry support, iCloud synchronization for custom equipment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for planning and framing
- 👍 Useful for calculating image scale
- 👍 Good for visual and astrophotography planning
- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't open/crashes
- 👎 Outdated equipment database
- 👎 Small image previews
- 👎 Images are often cropped
- 👎 Lacks planetary data

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App crashes on opening (iOS 14.2)
- App crashes after update (12.1)
- Crashes when adding new scope
- Keeps quitting when making custom eyepieces

**Requested features**

- Update equipment database (cameras, scopes, sensors)
- Include planets in object database
- Allow image rotation
- Provide un-cropped images (optional)
- Add solar system images (Sun, Moon, planets)


### GalacticAR for Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galacticar-for-education/id6761950044)

Explore the universe with interactive 3D models and an extensive encyclopedia. Test your knowledge with over 300 quiz questions covering comets, planets, galaxies, and more. Ideal for students and educators seeking a comprehensive astronomy learning experience.

**Highlights:** 300 quiz questions, 121 astronomical topics, 43 interactive 3D models, 16 immersive outer space scenes, 9 main astronomy categories, 6 language options

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroAid free?

AstroAid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GalacticAR for Education free?

GalacticAR for Education costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AstroAid or GalacticAR for Education?

GalacticAR for Education is rated higher. AstroAid averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while GalacticAR for Education averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AstroAid or GalacticAR for Education have ads?

Neither AstroAid nor GalacticAR for Education shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AstroAid or GalacticAR for Education?

AstroAid ships an update fortnightly, and GalacticAR for Education every 3 months. Most recently, AstroAid was updated on November 1, 2026 and GalacticAR for Education on November 10, 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.*