Space Gate vs Cosmic Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D and AR solar system exploration
- Interactive black hole simulations
- Live astronomy magazine
- Educational celestial catalogs
- Capture and save celestial snapshots
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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
Cosmic Hub
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The Cosmos at Your Fingertips! With space explorers, discover insights, explore the Moon, and mark Mags. ▸ 3D Interactive Moon Globe Freely rotate, zoom, and explore a 3D globe rendered from real lunar surface data. See thousands of craters and mountain ranges with your own eyes. ▸ 50+ Landing Sites From Apollo 11 to Chandrayaan-3, explore every footprint humanity has left on the Moon. Jump to each mission's actual landing location along with detailed information. ▸ 34+ Major Features Visit the Moon's major features in 3D — Tycho crater, the Sea of Tranquility, the South Pole-Aitken basin, and more. Check diameter, coordinates, and geological significance at a glance. ▸ Resource Scanner Visualize heatmaps of 12 minerals (iron, titanium, uranium and more), 18 rock-unit distributions, and 5 geologic-era classifications on the lunar surface in real time. Gravity anomaly, hydrogen distribution, and surface temperature data are included too. ▸ Orbital Satellite Tracking See the real-time positions and orbits of satellites currently circling the Moon — Danuri (KPLO), LRO and more — in 3D. ▸ Cell Claiming System Explore and claim cells that divide the lunar surface into an S2 grid. Expand your own lunar territory in a true space-pioneering experience. ▸ AR Moon Finder Point your camera at the sky and AR will locate the real Moon for you. ▸ Space News The latest news on the Moon and space exploration, updated daily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cosmic Hub at Free against Space Gate's $12.99. Cosmic Hub also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Cosmic Hub is free to download; Space Gate costs $12.99 up front. Space Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cosmic Hub sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Space Gate ships an update weekly, Cosmic Hub every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Gate | Cosmic Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (202 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 202 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali Samaei | plusultra |
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
Cosmic Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Space Gate
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$12.99
Cosmic Hub
- ELL-500$3.49
- Crew 1-Month Expedition Pass$5.00
- ELL-1000$7.00
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- ELL-2000$14.00
- Plus 3-Month Expedition Pass$15.00
- ELL-4000$28.00
- Ultra 6-Month Expedition Pass$30.00
- ELL-8000$56.00
- Cosmic 12-Month Expedition Pass$60.00









