# Venus Tracker vs Ourcana

The clearest difference is rating: Venus Tracker at 5.0 against Ourcana's 4.3. Venus Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ourcana's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (44 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Venus Tracker costs $0.99 and Ourcana $0.99 up front. Ourcana sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Venus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Venus Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ourcana has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Venus Tracker ships an update monthly, Ourcana weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Venus Tracker | Ourcana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venus-tracker/id6759895194/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourcana/id6760326454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#31** |
| Size | 3 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Harrington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875721754) | [Isaac Aronson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883899775) |

## What reviewers say

### Venus Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venus-tracker/id6759895194)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides real-time astronomical and astrological data for Venus, including its phase, position, and cultural significance. It features an augmented reality sky finder and a detailed synodic calendar, offering a deep dive into Earth's brightest planet.

**Highlights:** Live Venus phase and illumination, Augmented reality sky finder, Venus synodic calendar, Cultural history of Venus, Zodiac and astrological house positions, Real-time astronomy news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ourcana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourcana/id6760326454)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your system members, track who is fronting, and log journals with rich profiles. Supports data import and sync with other popular apps, or offline use. Offers extensive customization for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** System member management, Fronting status tracking, Markdown journal logging, Rich profile design, Relationship tracking, Import/sync with PluralKit & SimplyPlural, Offline data management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ourcana Online! | $3.99 | per month |
| Apple Watch Companion | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Venus Tracker free?

Venus Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ourcana free?

Ourcana costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Venus Tracker or Ourcana?

Venus Tracker is rated higher. Venus Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ourcana averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Venus Tracker or Ourcana have ads?

Neither Venus Tracker nor Ourcana shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Venus Tracker or Ourcana?

Venus Tracker ships an update monthly, and Ourcana weekly. Most recently, Venus Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ourcana on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Venus Tracker or Ourcana?

Venus Tracker currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Ourcana at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*