# EarthPhase vs Cosmic Specks

The clearest difference is monetization model: EarthPhase at free against Cosmic Specks's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarthPhase sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cosmic Specks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EarthPhase against 5.0 for Cosmic Specks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarthPhase | Cosmic Specks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthphase/id6759940394/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-specks/id6784808054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881786388) | [Kaolin Fire](https://appshunter.io/developer/506161943) |

## What reviewers say

### EarthPhase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthphase/id6759940394)

Explore a beautifully designed, interactive solar system with real-time celestial data. Track moon and Earth phases, view planet positions, and travel through time to discover cosmic events and facts.

**Highlights:** Interactive solar system map, Real-time moon and Earth phases, Home and lock screen widgets, Time travel slider for past/future events, Discover cosmic facts and mechanics, Accurate planet positions and orbits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cosmic Specks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-specks/id6784808054)

Explore the solar system with accurate scale and orbital mechanics. This app removes common simplifications to reveal the true vastness and complexity of space. Witness planetary rotations, eclipses, and comet paths with unprecedented detail.

**Highlights:** Accurate planetary scale, True orbital inclinations, Realistic axial rotations, Detailed comet paths, Time-based simulations, Precise eclipse visualization, Data-driven accuracy indicators

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20,000 Years | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarthPhase free?

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

### Is Cosmic Specks free?

Cosmic Specks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EarthPhase or Cosmic Specks?

EarthPhase and Cosmic Specks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do EarthPhase or Cosmic Specks have ads?

Neither EarthPhase nor Cosmic Specks shows ads.

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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.*