Gravity by Vaonis vs Totam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gravity by Vaonis
Transform your smartphone into a smart telescope to explore the cosmos. Capture stunning images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with advanced image stacking. Observe the Sun and Moon with dedicated modes and educational content.
- Smartphone as smart telescope
- 25x optical zoom
- Live image stacking
- Sun and Moon observation
- Deep sky object photography
- Landscape and wildlife photography
- Educational cosmic content
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Gravity by Vaonis is the dedicated application for the Hestia instrument, transforming your smartphone into a smart telescope! Intuitive and user-friendly, this mobile application enables you to explore the Cosmos with ease. Track the activities of the Sun and the Moon, and immortalize your journey through the Universe by photographing galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters at your fingertips. CAMERA MODE Boost the power of your smartphone to achieve a 25x optical zoom on your mobile's camera, allowing you to observe the wonders of the Universe up close. IMAGE PROCESSING Make the invisible visible with Hestia's live image stacking technology. Choose your target and let the magic happen. Gravity by Vaonis enhances your observation experience using exclusive image processing algorithms. It intelligently combines and aligns multiple short-exposure images captured by your smartphone to create a single high-quality photograph. SPACE CENTER Monitor the real-time activity of the Moon and the Sun. LANDSCAPE MODE With Gravity by Vaonis, your surroundings become a new playground. Observe and photograph distant landscapes or even wild animals in their natural habitat. SOLAR AND LUNAR MODE Easily and safely observe the closest star to Earth during the day using Hestia's solar filter. Track the sun's activity and witness the evolution of solar spots and faculae. Track the sun's activity by examining the variations on its visible surface. Once night falls, admire the details of the lunar craters and track the different phases of the Moon. DEEP SKY MODE Observe the brightest objects in the deep sky. The Gravity by Vaonis application will guide you step by step to help you take your own photos of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Gravity by Vaonis offers a comprehensive educational journey, providing you with the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Universe.
Totam
This app guides you through growing plants in a smart, vertical garden. It offers intelligent controls for lighting and watering, with notifications for low water levels and access to helpful growing resources.
- Modular vertical garden design
- Intelligent lighting and watering controls
- Smart low water level notifications
- Access to guides, tips, and resources
- Effortless growing experience
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Meet Totam — your modular, vertical smart garden designed to elevate any space. Grow effortlessly with intelligent controls, helpful guidance, and a beautifully simple experience. -Full control of lighting and watering schedules -Smart notifications when water levels run low -Instant access to Totam guides, tips, and resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Totam at fortnightly against Gravity by Vaonis's every 2 months. Totam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Gravity by Vaonis's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 30%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Gravity by Vaonis ships an update every 2 months, Totam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gravity by Vaonis | Totam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vaonis | TOTAM LTD |
Customer experience
Gravity by Vaonis
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In-app purchases
Gravity by Vaonis
No in-app purchases
Totam
No in-app purchases
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