Comparison

Solar System Clock vs A Panchang

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

Head to head
About

Solar System Clock

Features
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See the positions of all planets in our Solar System based on the current date. Or, you can set your own custom date to see the alignment of our planets from a future date or a past date. You can use this app to find out the best time to watch a planet in the sky by finding out when it will be closest to Earth.

About

A Panchang

This app offers a unique clock that displays local time alongside precise astronomical data, including planetary movements and cosmic alignments. It visually unifies tropical and sidereal zodiacs, making ancient astronomical wisdom accessible for daily use. Perfect for meditation, photography, and aligning with natural rhythms.

Highlights
  • Live astronomical clock with planetary movements
  • Vedic calendar (Panchang) with Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Muhurta
  • Tropical and Sidereal zodiac views
  • Planetary rise and set times
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A Complete Cosmos on a Single Dial Discover a clock that transcends standard hours and minutes, beautifully blending your local time with precise astronomical data. Seamlessly track when planets rise, set, or peak overhead, and receive instant alerts for golden hours and profound cosmic alignments. This interface visually unifies the Tropical (seasonal) and Sidereal (stellar) zodiacs — two ways humanity has read the sky — collapsing thousands of years of astronomical wisdom into an intuitive, unspoken geometric harmony. It is ancient complexity, beautifully distilled for the modern screen. For the trained eye, this is more than a clock — it's an astronomical compass. A single glance at the circular grid allows you to effortlessly monitor hours, days, fortnights, months, seasons, years, and entire cosmic eras. Whether you meditate, chase epic photography, or wake up with the sacred energy of Brahma Muhurta, this app transforms your daily routine into a celestial experience. Reclaim your natural rhythms, boost your mindfulness, and never miss a magical moment again. Experience time reimagined — powered by the sky above you. Perfect For: Deepening Mindfulness: Track planetary transits and sacred Muhurtas for meditation and yoga. Capturing the Moment: Anticipate golden hours, solstices, and perfect lighting conditions for photography. Living by Natural Rhythms: Align your daily routine with the actual movement of the sky above you. Exploring Vedic Tradition: Discover Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Muhurta — ancient timekeeping made accessible. Features — Free: Live Astronomical Clock: Watch the Sun, Moon, and planets move in real time across an elegant circular dial. Planetary Rise & Set: Know exactly when each planet rises, peaks, and sets at your location. Vedic Calendar (Panchang): Daily Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Muhurta — recalculated live for your time and place. Auspicious Timing (Muhurta): Find good times for life events using Vedic timing rules. Three searches included per week. Centuries of Navigation: Explore any date across a thousand-year span. Go Deeper [PRO]: Multiple Profiles: Track planetary cycles for family, friends, or clients — unlimited profiles. Planetary Alerts: Get notified when a planet rises, sets, or transits overhead. Set your first alert free. Unlimited Muhurta Search: Search without limits, personalized with your birth chart. Sacred Timing Alarms: Wake to Brahma Muhurta or any Muhurta, automatically timed to your season and location. Custom Ayanamsa: Define your own ayanamsa zero date, calibrated against actual star positions. Rooted in Ancient Wisdom: Inspired by the Surya Siddhanta — the foundational ancient Indian text on astronomy and timekeeping. Privacy & Performance First: Works Offline — Completely Ad-Free Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://messsoftwaretechnologies.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Solar System Clock3 screens
A Panchang3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar System Clock at none against A Panchang's 4. Solar System Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. A Panchang sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Solar System Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar System Clock ships an update every 2 days, A Panchang every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Solar System Clock versus A Panchang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar System ClockA Panchang
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMateusz AndrzejczukMESS Software Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Solar System Clock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

A Panchang

Subscriptions1
  • E Spacetime Annual Sub$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Solar System Clock free?
Solar System Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Panchang free?
A Panchang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solar System Clock or A Panchang have ads?
Neither Solar System Clock nor A Panchang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar System Clock or A Panchang?
Solar System Clock ships an update every 2 days, and A Panchang every 11 days. Most recently, Solar System Clock was updated on August 15, 2026 and A Panchang on September 11, 2026.

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