Comparison

Planetary Guide vs Perfume Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Planetary Guide

Features
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Daily Planetary Guide showing exact timing of transits for selected locations / timezones (additional timezones can be added on request. This app provides all the information that you would expect in a daily planetary guide to assist with finding the best time for opportunities. Includes many techniques used by Mundane astrologers. Planetary Guide provides: - exact transit timing (to the minute) of planets, including retrogrades and ingresses - choice of either tropical or sidereal zodiacs defaults - variety of default locations / timezones to choose from - full /new moons, solar /lunar eclipse - retrogrades, ingresses and outer planet transit for extended periods - current longitude of planets and for the sidereal zodiac navamsha and nakshatra for each planet is included - current longitude by degree - this assists users to identify planets at close degrees, planets combust Sun or planets about to leave a sign - current aspects with orbs - current aspects to midpoints - ephemeris tables - longitude and declination - 30 and 45 degree graphical ephemeris - 2 options: All planets - 15 days, Outers - 90 days - annual retrogrades - eclipse dates for a 1 year period - aspects to new and full moons - 30 days prior and post selected date - moon void of course for next 30 days - 2 heat maps - current for the next 20 days and biannual for the next 180 days. Ingresses and Direct/Retrogrades can be overlayed to each heat map - transit chart for selected locations in both round and diamond format. The diamond format used by Sidereal Astrologers has a 9th harmonic chart and a listing of planetary strengths, aspects, combustion with the Sun - sort strip for a 15 degree equivalent longitude degree - solar lunar calendar - lunar cycle - planetary cycles - select a planetary pair to show their planetary cycle by way of a pie-chart. Also includes a summary listing of various planets and their current phase in their respective cycle - add notes - aspect / retrograde / ingress / planet to degree search for a 1 year period - Watch List capability so users can add / delete selected aspects / retrogrades / ingresses / degree from the Search menu option. Items can also be added to the Watch List from Moon, Ingresses, Retro , Outers tabs and Eclipses - date picker so user can select other time periods for all calculations - high precision calculations based on the latest Swiss Ephemeris The app is easy to use with clear, concise tables setting out the information

About

Perfume Identifier

Identify perfumes and colognes by scanning their bottles. Discover scent notes, accords, and suitability for occasions. Get personalized recommendations based on your preferences and save favorites.

Highlights
  • Bottle scanning for identification
  • Detailed scent note breakdown
  • Personalized scent matching
  • Occasion and season suitability
  • Similar perfume suggestions
  • Save favorite fragrances
Features
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Snap a perfume or cologne bottle and find out what it is, how it smells and whether it suits you. HOW IT WORKS • Take a photo of the bottle or pick one from your library • Scent Kit recognizes the perfume and its brand • Not the right one? Tap "Not the right perfume?" and the scan is checked again FOR EVERY PERFUME • Top, middle and base notes • Main accords and how strong each one is • Best seasons and best occasions to wear it • Longevity, price range and gender at a glance • Similar perfumes you may also like MADE FOR YOUR TASTE • Choose the accords you love, plus your gender and price preferences • Every perfume gets a match score, with the reasons behind it • A daily pick chosen for your taste • Your scent profile shows which accords define your style • Search any perfume by name or brand and save your favorites FREE AND PREMIUM Your first scan is free. Scent Kit Premium adds more scans every week, month or year. SCENT KIT PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Scent Kit Premium is an auto-renewing subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly) that includes 50 scans per week, 200 scans per month or 2,400 scans per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://perfumeidentifier.armaganbaskan.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://perfumeidentifier.armaganbaskan.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Planetary Guide4 screens
Perfume Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Perfume Identifier at Free against Planetary Guide's $9.99. Planetary Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Perfume Identifier is free to download; Planetary Guide costs $9.99 up front. Perfume Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Planetary Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planetary Guide ships an update weekly, Perfume Identifier every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Planetary Guide versus Perfume Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanetary GuidePerfume Identifier
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllyson Jane BuntingARMAGAN BASKAN

In-app purchases

None

Planetary Guide

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Perfume Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Plan$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan$17.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Planetary Guide free?
Planetary Guide costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perfume Identifier free?
Perfume Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planetary Guide or Perfume Identifier have ads?
Perfume Identifier shows ads; Planetary Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Planetary Guide or Perfume Identifier?
Planetary Guide ships an update weekly, and Perfume Identifier every 5 months. Most recently, Planetary Guide was updated on October 5, 2026 and Perfume Identifier on October 22, 2026.

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