# CosmoGO vs HM Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HM Explorer at none against CosmoGO's 2. HM Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). CosmoGO's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CosmoGO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HM Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

CosmoGO ships an update monthly, HM Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CosmoGO | HM Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmoblue Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742575537) | [r-projects UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800211938) |

## What reviewers say

### CosmoGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmogo/id6499146297)

Access a vast library of movies, TV series, and live sports, including MMA. Enjoy personalized recommendations and HD quality content without ad interruptions. Stream diverse entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Diverse content selection, HD quality streaming, Personalized recommendations, Live sports including MMA, Ad-free viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CosmoGO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CosmoGO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### HM Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hm-explorer/id6742833862)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CosmoGO free?

CosmoGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HM Explorer free?

HM Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CosmoGO or HM Explorer have ads?

HM Explorer shows ads; CosmoGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, CosmoGO or HM Explorer?

CosmoGO ships an update monthly, and HM Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, CosmoGO was updated on October 12, 2026 and HM Explorer on September 29, 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.*