Comparison

AsteroTrack vs COSMOS

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

Head to head
About

AsteroTrack

Features
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AsteroTrack lets you explore near-Earth asteroids using data provided by the NASA NEO API. Check upcoming approaches, discover the most relevant objects of the week, and better understand each asteroid through clear visualizations of distance, size, speed, and risk level. Key features: • Summary of near-Earth asteroids for today and the coming days. • Official NASA data including distance, diameter, speed, magnitude, and approach date. • Visual approach diagram relative to Earth and the Moon. • Size comparison with familiar real-world references. • Advanced filters by hazard status, distance, size, and speed. • Search by date, name, ID, and custom date ranges. • Favorites with personal notes. • Official NASA/JPL links when available. • Configurable alerts for relevant approaches. • Unit options and language selection between system, Spanish, and English. • Recent data caching for previously loaded information. AsteroTrack is designed for curious users, students, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone who wants an easy way to follow near-Earth objects. Data is retrieved from public NASA/JPL sources. Risk classifications are informational and do not replace official communications from space agencies.

About

COSMOS

Explore a real-time 3D model of the solar system with accurate planetary positions and photo-realistic textures. Control time to view past or future celestial events and learn about planets and moons. This app is free and works offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time planetary orbits
  • Photo-realistic textures
  • Time control for past/future viewing
  • Free and offline functionality
  • Detailed planet information
  • Exploration via pinch and swipe
Features
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COSMOS is a solar system you hold in your hand. This is not a decoration. Every planet sits exactly where it is right now, computed from real orbital mechanics. Where is Jupiter tonight? How are Saturn's rings tilted? Open the app — the answer is there. - REAL ORBITS Positions of all 8 planets and the Moon are computed from Keplerian orbital elements in real time. Scrub through time to see the sky 10 years from now — or the day you were born. - PHOTO-REAL TEXTURES Saturn's rings, Jupiter's Great Red Spot, sunspots and solar granulation — every texture is generated on your device and stays crisp as you zoom. - CONTROL TIME From one second = hours, to one second = years. Watch the Moon change phase and the planets trace their orbits with your own eyes. - EXPLORE FREELY Pinch and swipe from outside the solar system down to a planet's face. Tap any body for details. - FREE FOR EVERYONE - Every feature is free — nothing locked behind a paywall - Just a small banner ad, never covering the view - Works offline, on a plane or on a mountain - Enjoying COSMOS? Leave an optional tip to support development For curious kids asking "why?" For stargazers who want a quiet moment of awe. The real universe, in your pocket. LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German

Screenshots

AsteroTrack3 screens
COSMOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AsteroTrack at none against COSMOS's 3. COSMOS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. COSMOS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AsteroTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AsteroTrack ships an update every 17 months, COSMOS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AsteroTrack versus COSMOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsteroTrackCOSMOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Geayuudai tasaki

In-app purchases

None

AsteroTrack

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

COSMOS

One-time3
  • Support the Developer$1.99
  • Support the Developer$4.99
  • Support the Developer$9.99

Questions

Is AsteroTrack free?
AsteroTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COSMOS free?
COSMOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AsteroTrack or COSMOS have ads?
Neither AsteroTrack nor COSMOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsteroTrack or COSMOS?
AsteroTrack ships an update every 17 months, and COSMOS every 2 weeks. Most recently, AsteroTrack was updated on November 8, 2026 and COSMOS on November 6, 2026.

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