Mythic Universe vs 3D Star Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mythic Universe
Explore the connections between ancient myths, constellations, and the vast universe. Learn through engaging stories, audio narration, and interactive content. Discover astronomical wonders and test your knowledge with quizzes.
- Myth to constellation connections
- Audio narration for myths
- 3D views and videos
- Interactive quizzes
- Stargazing integration
- Screen reader support
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Mythic Universe takes you from the stories of Greek mythology to the constellations, and from there to the real universe. Free, with no ads, in English and Greek. FOLLOW THE THREADS Every myth leads you to a constellation, and every constellation to something that is really up there. Take Orion: • Mythology: how did the great hunter rise to the stars? • Constellations: where can you find him in the sky, and why does Betelgeuse, on his shoulder, shine red? • Astronomy: what is the faint patch below his Belt, and how are new stars born there? And that’s just one Thread. Then come Perseus, Heracles, Persephone and many more myths, along with a universe of supernovae, black holes and exoplanets. EXPLORE YOUR WAY • Listen to the myth: every myth has audio narration. • Learn in plain words: texts, images, videos and 3D views. • Find it in the sky: continue in a stargazing app or in Stellarium Web to see where what you read about is. • See the unexpected: curious facts that spark new questions. • Play quizzes: they reinforce what you learned and make you think. FOR EVERY CURIOUS MIND You don’t need to know any astronomy. Explore on your own, share it with your family, bring it to your classroom or astronomy club. The app supports screen readers. The texts are based on mythological and astronomical sources, and selected facts have been checked against NASA material. New myths, constellations and astronomy topics are added regularly. FREE, WITH NO ADS All content is free. If you like, you can support development from within the app; support doesn’t unlock any extra content. …and who knows… by the end, you might discover that the real universe is even more “mythical” than the myths themselves.
3D Star Map
Explore over 700 stars in our local star cluster in a 3D space simulation. Zoom, rotate, and learn about neighboring star systems with detailed information available on tap. Perfect for research or satisfying cosmic curiosity.
- 3D space exploration
- Over 700 local stars
- Detailed star information
- Zoom, rotate, and move
- Relaxing animations
- Educational content
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Explore the local cluster with over 700 stars around our Sun! Zoom, rotate, and move through the 3D space surrounding our solar system, and learn about our neighboring star systems. Tap on a star for detailed information about it, or just wander through space with beautiful and relaxing animations. Whether you're using it for research or just to feed your insatiable curiosity, the 3D Star Map is here to help you learn more about our place in the universe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D Star Map at 4.5 against Mythic Universe's 1.0. 3D Star Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Mythic Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Star Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D Star Map holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Star Map has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mythic Universe ships an update weekly, 3D Star Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mythic Universe | 3D Star Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konstantinos Chronopoulos | Alexander Winn |
Customer experience
Mythic Universe
3D Star Map
In-app purchases
Mythic Universe
- Support: Oracular Nebula$0.99
- Support: Heroic Protostar$1.99
- Support: Demigod Giant$3.99
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- Support: Olympian Supergiant$8.99
- Support: Titanic Supernova$12.99
- Support: Chaotic Black Hole$22.99
3D Star Map
No in-app purchases
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