# Celestial Simulation vs Star Explorer

The clearest difference is price: Star Explorer at Free against Celestial Simulation's $3.99. Celestial Simulation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Star Explorer is free to download; Celestial Simulation costs $3.99 up front. Star Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Celestial Simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celestial Simulation | Star Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 88 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850828414) | [Beijing XingheBit Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882505330) |

## What reviewers say

### Celestial Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-simulation/id6756852871)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Star Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-explorer-night-sky-map/id6799640893)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 云端 AI 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 云端 AI 年度订阅 | $9.99 | per year |
| 观测工具永久解锁 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Explorer Pro 买断 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celestial Simulation free?

Celestial Simulation costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Explorer free?

Star Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Celestial Simulation or Star Explorer have ads?

Neither Celestial Simulation nor Star Explorer shows ads.

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