Comparison

Planetary Retrogrades vs Astromind

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

Head to head
About

Planetary Retrogrades

This app provides real-time insights into planetary retrogrades and lunar cycles. It offers detailed explanations of their effects, alerts for celestial events, and a comprehensive moon module. Enhance your understanding of cosmic influences and align your life with celestial rhythms.

Highlights
  • Real-time retrograde alerts
  • Detailed insights and effects
  • Retrograde checker
  • Home screen widgets
  • Complete moon module
  • Moon phase notifications
Features
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Planetary Retrogrades: Your Cosmic Guide to Celestial Shifts Navigate the cosmic dance of the planets with ease. Planetary Retrogrades gives you real-time insight into the celestial events that mystify our lives — from Mercury retrograde to the Moon's nightly journey. Why do certain days feel off? How do these shifts shape our communication, mood, and decisions? We've got the answers. KEY FEATURES 1. Real-time Retrograde Alerts Stay ahead of the cosmic curve with instant notifications for current and upcoming planetary retrogrades. 2. Detailed Insights & Effects Delve into clear explanations of each retrograde and its potential sway over your everyday life. 3. Retrograde Checker (1900–2100) Look up planetary retrogrades for any date across two full centuries — check what was retrograde on your birthday, plan ahead, or make sense of a past event, including each planet's pre- and post-retrograde shadow periods. (Premium.) 4. Widgets at a Glance With our premium widgets, see the current and upcoming retrogrades right on your home screen. 5. NEW — Complete Moon Module A dedicated tab with live moon phase & illumination, exact zodiac position (° ′ ″), rise/set times, Earth–Moon distance, next-phase and sign-change countdowns, Void-of-Course windows, upcoming solar & lunar eclipses, and a beautifully illustrated monthly lunar calendar. 6. NEW — Moon Notifications Switch on alerts for Moon Phase changes, Moon Sign changes, and the start/end of Void-of-Course — right from Settings › Moon Notifications, so you never miss a lunar moment. WHY CHOOSE PLANETARY RETROGRADES? Astronomically precise — Positions, retrogrades, eclipses, and Moon data are computed with research-grade algorithms and cross-checked against authoritative ephemerides for dependable precision. Sleek design — An intuitive interface paired with stunning visuals for a stellar experience. For everyone — Whether you're a seasoned astrologer or a cosmic newcomer, the app meets you where you are. Expanded lunar coverage — The same pinpoint accuracy you rely on for retrogrades, now for the Moon. SYNC WITH THE STARS Grasp the nuances of retrograde movements and understand their influence on your personal, professional, and social life. Let the cosmos guide you through challenges and harmonize your rhythm — and stay in tune with every lunar phase, sign change, and Void-of-Course window. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Dive deeper with premium: detailed insights, instant notifications, exclusive widgets, planetary degrees & signs, the full 1900–2100 Retrograde Checker (with all-planet shadow periods), complete Moon Module access, and unlimited lunar notifications. Join our community and align with the celestial. Download Planetary Retrogrades and begin your cosmic journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Astromind

Align your life with cosmic cycles using this guide to lunar phases and Vedic astrology. Access daily astrological insights, personal transits, guided meditations, and tarot readings to harmonize your well-being.

Highlights
  • Moon calendar based on Vedic astrology
  • Daily astrological insights and personal transits
  • Lunar phase tracking with energy guidance
  • Featured meditations and affirmations
  • Tarot readings with various spreads
  • Personalized daily guidance (MoonAi)
Features
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Astromind reads your natal Moon and guides you day by day — in tune with your cycles, not generic advice. Over 500,000 astrology forecasts delivered. New: Lunar Profile & personal daily forecast. Coming soon: Moon compatibility. Improve and harmonize your life by aligning with the cosmic cycles. We provide the moon calendar, based on Vedic astrology - Jyotish. Also you can dive into your personal transits and the main astroevents for the current months. Dive in for FREE! EVERY user enjoys these COMPLIMENTARY FEATURES: - AstroEvents: Navigate your day with our daily astrological insights. Stay aware of your personal planetary cycles. Moon phases and calendar. - Personal Transits: sync with your own cycles and get the practical suggestions, based on you natal chart, with the Vedic Astrology wisdom. - Lunar Updates: Track the Moon’s daily journey and its phases, enriched with guidance on harnessing its energy. - Featured meditations: practices selected specifically for ongoing cosmic events - Affirmations: Personal positive audio intentions. Reprogram the patterns of your consciousness - Tarot: Gain insights with a unique Tarot deck. Different spreads to help clarify your questions with precision - Guided meditations and practices: An assortment of audio and video meditations and to cater to all your emotional states and requirements. - MoonAi - personal daily guidance, based on your unique Moon birth chart position. Synced with Moon calendar. We work with your feedback to make astrology information and the moon calendar in our product even more understandable and useful. Please leave your feedbacks :) For all requirements: info@astroaction.com Please check through our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: astroaction.com/app-privacy/ astroaction.com/app-terms/

Screenshots

Planetary Retrogrades4 screens
Astromind4 screens

Verdict

The call

Planetary Retrogrades and Astromind both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Planetary Retrogrades's written reviews are positive against 62% of Astromind's. Planetary Retrogrades also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 25). Astromind's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Planetary Retrogrades sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Astromind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Planetary Retrogrades against 4.9 for Astromind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Planetary Retrogrades's written reviews are positive against 62% of Astromind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planetary Retrogrades ships an update every 6 weeks, Astromind every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Planetary Retrogrades versus Astromind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanetary RetrogradesAstromind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (75 ratings)4.9 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLCAstroAction OÜ

Customer experience

Planetary Retrogrades

All ratings75 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Astromind

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planetary Retrogrades

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription (Weekly)$7.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription (1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$79.99
5 purchases

Astromind

Subscriptions5
  • Astromind Plus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Astromind Plus7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Astromind Plus3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Planetary Retrogrades free?
Planetary Retrogrades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astromind free?
Astromind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planetary Retrogrades or Astromind?
Astromind is rated higher. Planetary Retrogrades averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Astromind averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Planetary Retrogrades or Astromind have ads?
Neither Planetary Retrogrades nor Astromind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planetary Retrogrades or Astromind?
Planetary Retrogrades ships an update every 6 weeks, and Astromind every 5 weeks. Most recently, Planetary Retrogrades was updated on October 25, 2026 and Astromind on October 18, 2026.

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