Comparison

3D Star Map vs COSMOS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 3D space exploration
  • Over 700 local stars
  • Detailed star information
  • Zoom, rotate, and move
  • Relaxing animations
  • Educational content
Features
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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!

About

COSMOS

Features
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Explore the universe from the palm of your hand. COSMOS is a space exploration app that takes you on an immersive journey through the solar system, distant galaxies, black holes, asteroid belts, and dwarf planets - all with stunning visuals and real astronomical data. EXPLORE 5 COSMIC REGIONS Milky Way - FREE Start your journey in our home solar system. Visit all 8 planets, 13 moons, and the Sun. Tap any world to discover facts, stunning imagery, and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Andromeda Travel 2.5 million light years to our nearest spiral galaxy. Explore 5 deep-space objects including satellite galaxies M32 & M110 and the supermassive black hole at its core. Black Holes Confront the most extreme objects in the universe. From Sagittarius A* at the heart of our galaxy to M87* - the first black hole ever photographed. Asteroids Journey through the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Meet Vesta, Bennu, Ryugu, Psyche and other rocky relics from the early Solar System. Dwarf Planets Venture beyond Neptune to discover Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres - worlds too small to be planets, too fascinating to ignore. LEARN AS YOU EXPLORE Every object comes with detailed facts and a built-in quiz. Test yourself on difficulty levels from Quick to Expert and earn badges as you master the cosmos. 13 BADGES TO EARN Track your progress and unlock achievement badges as you explore each region. Can you earn the ultimate "Universe Mapped" badge by visiting every object? PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. No tracking. All your progress is stored locally on your device. COSMOS PREMIUM Unlock all 4 premium regions with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no hidden fees - pay once, explore forever. Start your journey today. The universe is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/terms-of-service.html License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: tech@clk.company

Screenshots

3D Star Map4 screens
COSMOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Star Map at none against COSMOS's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Star Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
3D Star Map versus COSMOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Star MapCOSMOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WinnMuhammed Celik

In-app purchases

None

3D Star Map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

COSMOS

One-time1
  • COSMOS Premium$4.99

Questions

Is 3D Star Map free?
3D Star Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COSMOS free?
COSMOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Star Map or COSMOS have ads?
Neither 3D Star Map nor COSMOS shows ads.

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