Comparison

Lunea Observatory vs Quiet Tarot

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

Head to head
About

Lunea Observatory

Features
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Lunea Observatory is a pocket observatory for the real sky above you. FEATURES Solar System Navigator: swipe from Sun → Pluto with real-time positions and distances (VSOP87, ELP2000). Moon phases: precise timing, illumination, and libration. Planets: brightness, elongation, and rise/set times for your exact location. Tonight’s Observation: a simple prompt for what to look for tonight. Lunar calendar: upcoming phases and astronomical events. Built for stargazers, photographers, and the moon‑curious. Privacy Policy: https://lunea-astrology.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quiet Tarot

This app offers daily tarot readings and journaling without ads or AI. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data on the device and provides accessibility features. An optional subscription unlocks unlimited readings and deeper insights.

Highlights
  • Daily card draws
  • Weekly focus guidance
  • Extensive card content
  • Private journaling
  • VoiceOver support
  • Unlimited readings (subscription)
  • Thematic insights (subscription)
Features
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PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account. No AI. No ads. Your readings and journal stay on your device, with optional iCloud backup. No tracking, only optional app analytics. DAILY DRAW One card a day. A short pause to start the morning, check in at lunch, or wind down at night. The card stays with you, and you can come back to it whenever you need to. THREE-CARD READINGS Past, present, future, read together. See the shape of where you've been and where you're headed, not just a single moment. POCKET ORACLE Quick answers for small questions. Hold your question, shake your phone, and see what lands. Not every question needs a full reading, use this for fun and small asks. CARD LIBRARY All 78 cards, Major and Minor Arcana, upright and reversed, in the classic Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) style. Search any card, anytime: not just the one you drew today. JOURNAL Write a quick reflection after each draw. See how cards land over time, and which readings actually resonate. Your journal lives on your device, with optional iCloud backup. Quiet Tarot can never see your entries. WHAT YOU GET A daily draw and a weekly focus, not a prediction. 78 cards: 52,000 words of original writing, no AI is used in the readings. Pocket Oracle for quick answers, no ritual required. No ads, no accounts, no AI. Built for accessibility, with full VoiceOver support. QUIET+ (OPTIONAL, ANNUAL) The daily draw and a few readings each week are free and have no ads. Quiet+ unlocks: - Unlimited single-card readings, three-card readings and Pocket Oracle. - Your complete journal history. - Thematic insights on Self, Love, Career, Money, and Family. Built and designed by one person, with love and care. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lunea Observatory4 screens
Quiet Tarot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lunea Observatory at none against Quiet Tarot's 1. Quiet Tarot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price 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. Quiet Tarot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Lunea Observatory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lunea Observatory versus Quiet Tarot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunea ObservatoryQuiet Tarot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarlin MackRobert Paauwe

In-app purchases

None

Lunea Observatory

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quiet Tarot

Subscriptions1
  • Quiet Tarot+ (Annual)$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Lunea Observatory free?
Lunea Observatory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiet Tarot free?
Quiet Tarot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunea Observatory or Quiet Tarot have ads?
Lunea Observatory shows ads; Quiet Tarot does not.

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