Astris vs 3D Star Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astris
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This app allows to you discover our solar system with every planet, moons and asteroids and add it to your favorites. You will be able to have a 3d experience with the planets and the sun. Every text is accessible thanks to the speak screen.
3D Star Map
Explore over 700 stars in our local star cluster in a 3D space simulation. Zoom, rotate, and learn about neighboring star systems with detailed information available on tap. Perfect for research or satisfying cosmic curiosity.
- 3D space exploration
- Over 700 local stars
- Detailed star information
- Zoom, rotate, and move
- Relaxing animations
- Educational content
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Explore the local cluster with over 700 stars around our Sun! Zoom, rotate, and move through the 3D space surrounding our solar system, and learn about our neighboring star systems. Tap on a star for detailed information about it, or just wander through space with beautiful and relaxing animations. Whether you're using it for research or just to feed your insatiable curiosity, the 3D Star Map is here to help you learn more about our place in the universe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D Star Map at every 2 weeks against Astris's every 3 months. 3D Star Map also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Astris ships an update every 3 months, 3D Star Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astris | 3D Star Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ISTITUTI EDMONDO DE AMICIS SRL | Alexander Winn |
In-app purchases
Astris
No in-app purchases
3D Star Map
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Astris or 3D Star Map have ads?
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