# Space Gate vs CoachCory

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Gate | CoachCory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **202** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 156 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ali Samaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721049950) | [Matthew Schorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning 3D graphics and visual quality
- 🌍 Immersive AR experience for exploring planets
- 📚 Comprehensive educational content about space
- 🎓 Excellent tool for teachers and students
- 📸 Screenshot/snapshot capture functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading free-to-play pricing model
- 🔒 Unexpected in-app purchase charges
- 🎮 Unintuitive navigation and UI
- 🐛 Orbital mechanics inaccuracies
- 🌙 Moon tidal locking not correctly simulated

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CoachCory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*