Comparison

Space Gate vs Kidrout

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

Kidrout

Features
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Kidrout helps parents and children build positive daily routines in a fun and motivating way. Create routines for each child, add tasks, schedule reminders, and reward completed activities with stars. Children can easily follow their progress while parents stay organized and encourage healthy habits. FAMILY SYNC 2.0 Invite family members using Apple iCloud sharing and keep children, routines, tasks, rewards, badges, and progress synchronized across participating devices. Family members can join as a Parent or Child. Child devices provide a simplified experience focused on routines, progress, statistics, and rewards, while parental management controls remain protected. Individual Child Profile PINs allow each protected child profile to be opened only with its own PIN. Parent PIN protection helps secure settings and management features. FEATURES • Create daily routines and checklists • Add tasks and track their completion • Set reminders and routine schedules • Earn stars for completed activities • Manage multiple child profiles • View detailed statistics and progress • Create rewards and track achievements • Synchronize family data using Apple iCloud sharing • Invite family members as Parent or Child • Protect individual child profiles with separate Child PINs • Protect parental controls with a Parent PIN • Back up and restore Kidrout data • Use Kidrout widgets for a quick overview PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited child profiles • Unlimited rewards • Custom profile photos • Premium avatars and themes • Advanced statistics • Ad-free experience Perfect for morning routines, homework, chores, bedtime routines, and building healthy habits together as a family. Privacy Policy: https://hkrdigital.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Space Gate4 screens
Kidrout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kidrout at Free against Space Gate's $12.99. Space Gate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Kidrout 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 Kidrout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Gate ships an update weekly, Kidrout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Space Gate versus Kidrout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace GateKidrout
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (201 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli SamaeiIVAN HOLOKER

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

Kidrout

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
3 purchases

Kidrout

Subscriptions2
  • Kidrout Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Kidrout Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kidrout Premium Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is Space Gate free?
Space Gate costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kidrout free?
Kidrout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Gate or Kidrout have ads?
Neither Space Gate nor Kidrout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Gate or Kidrout?
Space Gate ships an update weekly, and Kidrout fortnightly. Most recently, Space Gate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kidrout on October 28, 2026.

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