Comparison

The Baobab vs Constellation88

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

Head to head
About

The Baobab

An interactive storybook app featuring a bilingual narrative in English and American Sign Language (ASL). It includes vivid illustrations, audio voice-overs, and a 170-word ASL glossary to enhance literacy skills.

Highlights
  • Original ASL and English story
  • Vivid watercolor illustrations
  • Interactive narrative
  • English to ASL vocabulary translation
  • Audio voice-over for vocabulary
  • 170-word ASL glossary
  • Research-based bilingualism design
Features
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The Baobab is an original story about a curious little girl who embarks on an adventure. Complete with enthralling illustrations and talented American Sign Language (ASL) storytelling, this bilingual interactive storybook app features a rich American Sign Language glossary with 170 English to ASL words. Features: • Original and charming story told in ASL and English! • Vivid Retina supported watercolor illustrations. • Easy & accessible navigation designed for children. • Rich interactive narrative with direct English to ASL vocabulary video translation. • Audio voice-over provided for all vocabulary words. • 170-word American Sign Language glossary! Parents can learn ASL along with their child. • App design is based on proven research in bilingualism and visual learning. The ability to view the story in both, ASL and English leads to greater literacy skills in both languages in young children. All the revenues go towards research and further development of more storybook apps.

About

Constellation88

Features
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONSTELLATIONS Touch the canvas to create stars and connect them into patterns. Match your creation with real astronomical constellations and learn about the night sky in an interactive way. EXPLORE 88 REAL CONSTELLATIONS Browse detailed information about every officially recognized constellation, from Orion to Ursa Major. Each entry includes: - Real astronomical data and star positions - Beautiful constellation illustrations - Visibility information and observation tips - Historical background and mythology TRACK THE MOON IN REAL TIME Stay connected to lunar cycles with: - Today's moon phase visualization - Precise moonrise and moonset times based on your location - Live Activity and Dynamic Island support - Smart notifications for moonrise and moonset events FEATURES - Interactive drawing canvas with constellation matching - Complete gallery of 88 constellations - Location-based astronomical calculations - Live Activities for at-a-glance moon tracking - Dynamic Island integration (iPhone 14 Pro and later) - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad - Clean, beautiful interface with no ads - Completely free PERFECT FOR Whether you're a stargazing enthusiast, astronomy student, or simply curious about the night sky, this app makes learning constellations engaging and accessible. No prior knowledge required. PRIVACY Your location is used only for accurate moonrise/moonset calculations and never leaves your device.

Screenshots

Constellation884 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Constellation88 at Free against The Baobab's $4.99. The Baobab's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Constellation88 is free to download; The Baobab costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Baobab versus Constellation88: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BaobabConstellation88
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 35 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size576 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGallaudet UniversityOne Choi

In-app purchases

None

The Baobab

No in-app purchases

None

Constellation88

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Baobab free?
The Baobab costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Constellation88 free?
Constellation88 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Baobab or Constellation88 have ads?
Neither The Baobab nor Constellation88 shows ads.

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