Comparison

Space Gate vs CoachCory

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

Head to head
About

Space Gate

Explore the universe with interactive 3D and AR experiences of the solar system. Discover celestial bodies, engage with live astronomy news, and even interact with black holes. Tailored for learning and education.

Highlights
  • 3D and AR solar system exploration
  • Interactive black hole simulations
  • Live astronomy magazine
  • Educational celestial catalogs
  • Capture and save celestial snapshots
Features
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Explore the Universe with Space-Gate - An Interactive Celestial Journey Discover the Wonders of Space: Dive into an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos with Space-Gate. Our app brings the mysteries of the universe to your fingertips, offering a unique blend of education and entertainment. Whether you're a curious child, a student with a thirst for knowledge, or an astronomy enthusiast, our app is your gateway to exploring the solar system and beyond in stunning detail. Engage with live astronomy magazine: Dive into the cosmos with our app's magazine feature—your portal to the latest astronomy news, riveting space exploration stories, and learning progress, all in one place. Stunning 3D and AR Experiences: Experience the solar system like never before! With breathtaking 3D and advanced AR technology, you can navigate through the orbits of planets, witness the dance of their moons, and marvel at the beauty of our universe in high resolution. Our app isn't just a visual treat; it's a journey that brings the galaxy to life. Interact with Black Holes: Ever wondered what it’s like to interact with a black hole? Our innovative feature lets you manipulate the fabric of space-time, offering an immersive and educational experience. Using latest technologies, witness how black holes bend time, space, and even light at the touch of your finger. Educational Catalogs & Snapshots: Explore our extensive catalogs filled with fascinating information about each celestial body. Capture and save breathtaking celestial scenes, perfect for wallpapers or sharing your space exploration with friends. Tailored for Learning: Perfect for educators and parents, our app is an invaluable tool for teaching. From young minds to advanced learners. The app offers premium features as subscription plans and in app purchases. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the rate of your selected plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. During the free trial period, you can enjoy full access to all the app's features. If you decide to subscribe during the trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. For more information, please read terms of use: https://alpinebytes.ucraft.site/space-gate

About

CoachCory

This app provides detailed explanations for chess puzzles, focusing on the reasoning behind each move. It offers hundreds of traditional and custom puzzles to help users understand the 'why' of chess strategy. Users can also write their own explanations and compare them to the coach's advice.

Highlights
  • Detailed move explanations
  • Hundreds of traditional puzzles
  • Custom puzzle creation
  • User reasoning comparison
  • Focus on 'why' of chess strategy
Features
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Chess engines can tell you what move to play, but not why to play them. We have the WHY! We have hundreds and hundreds of traditional and custom puzzles with detailed explanations as to why the moves are correct. Learning Chess is about more than the correct move. Write out your reasons why your move is correct and see how close you come to our coach's advice. Tutor chess with ease. The iMessage portion of this tool is for coaches. Now coaches can send their students puzzles after writing why each move is correct. Then the student writes about why they believe each move is correct and are then shown the coach's answer.

Screenshots

Space Gate4 screens
CoachCory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CoachCory at $1.99 against Space Gate's $12.99. Space Gate's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Space Gate costs $12.99 and CoachCory $1.99 up front. Space Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CoachCory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoachCory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Gate has 202 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Space Gate versus CoachCory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace GateCoachCory
Price$12.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (202 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings202 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli SamaeiMatthew Schorr

Customer experience

Space Gate

All ratings200 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.2%

CoachCory

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Gate

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Moon not tidally locked to Earth
  • Moon orbiting Earth in wrong direction
  • Planets orbiting sun in opposing/incorrect directions
  • Uranus moons glitched
  • Venus orbital speed faster than Mercury
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  • Navigation stuck on celestial objects (e.g., Phobos)
  • Unable to exit and return to main menu
  • In-app purchase restoration issues between devices
  • Moon rotates multiple times per orbit
  • Difficulty backing out of exploration mode
  • Mercury translation error in Turkish

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to set any planet as immobile center point
  • More free planets without paywall
  • Additional galaxies beyond solar system
  • Toggle for planet/moon/star name labels
  • Time-lapse function with variable speeds
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  • More interactive black hole visualization
  • Astrology-related content
  • Improved moon orbit accuracy
  • Correct planetary orbital directions
  • Per-app language settings independent of iOS settings
  • More detailed information and content
  • True realistic scale mode with disclaimer

CoachCory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Gate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$12.99
1 purchases

CoachCory

One-time1
  • Unlock All Puzzles$1.99

Questions

Is Space Gate free?
Space Gate costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CoachCory free?
CoachCory costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Gate or CoachCory?
CoachCory is rated higher. Space Gate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while CoachCory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Space Gate or CoachCory have ads?
Neither Space Gate nor CoachCory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Gate or CoachCory?
Space Gate ships an update weekly, and CoachCory weekly. Most recently, Space Gate was updated on November 4, 2026 and CoachCory on October 31, 2026.

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