Comparison

Cosmos Next vs SciQuest

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

Head to head
About

Cosmos Next

Features
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Cosmos — Your Personal Space Explorer The universe is vast, mysterious, and breathtakingly beautiful. Cosmos brings it all to your fingertips — from the stars above your head to the farthest reaches of space — with stunning visuals, immersive AR experiences, and intelligent tools designed for everyone from curious beginners to passionate stargazers. Augmented Reality Sky Exploration Point your device at the night sky and watch the universe reveal itself. Cosmos uses AR technology to overlay real-time constellation maps, star labels, and planet positions right on your camera view. Identify stars, trace constellations, and explore celestial objects just by looking up. Planet & Cosmic Object Deep Dives Travel through the solar system and beyond. Explore detailed profiles of planets, moons, stars, nebulae, and black holes. Stunning visuals and curated facts make every object a journey of discovery. Interactive Universe Map Navigate an interactive, zoomable map of the universe. From our solar system to distant galaxies, explore cosmic structures at every scale — beautifully rendered and easy to explore. AR Constellation & Night Sky Viewer Experience the night sky like never before. Cosmos overlays constellation art and star data on your live camera feed, making it easy to find and learn about star patterns from anywhere in the world — even in a city. Ask Cosmos — AI-Powered Space Assistant Have a question about the universe? Ask Cosmos. Our built-in AI assistant answers your space questions instantly — from "How big is a neutron star?" to "What is dark matter?" — making learning feel like a conversation. Space Events Calendar Never miss a meteor shower, eclipse, planetary alignment, or rocket launch again. Cosmos keeps you up to date with upcoming space events so you're always ready to look up at the right moment. Observation Log Keep a personal record of your stargazing sessions. Log your observations, add notes, track what you've seen, and build your cosmic journey over time. Cosmic Calculator Crunch the numbers of the universe. Calculate light-travel time between stars, escape velocities, orbital periods, and more with our built-in cosmic calculator. Daily Quiz & Learning Hub Test and grow your space knowledge with daily quizzes and an ever-expanding learn tab. Dive into physics laws, cosmic phenomena, and astronomical concepts made simple and engaging. Simulations & Visualizations Watch the cosmos in motion. Cosmos features interactive simulations of orbital mechanics, stellar lifecycles, and cosmic events — bringing science to life in a way textbooks never could. Favorites & Search Save your favorite cosmic objects, articles, and discoveries. Quickly search across the entire Cosmos library to find exactly what you're looking for. Achievements & Progress Earn achievements as you explore, learn, and discover. Track your progress through the knowledge dashboard and unlock rewards for your cosmic curiosity. Whether you're lying on the grass watching the stars, studying for an astronomy class, or simply curious about our place in the universe — Cosmos is the companion you've been waiting for. The universe is calling. Start exploring.

About

SciQuest

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Level up your science brain, one question at a time. SciQuest turns learning into a game. Answer fast, timed multiple-choice questions, climb through 12 levels per subject, and go from curious beginner to certified genius. Every question comes with a clear explanation and a fun fact, so you actually learn something — not just guess. ā–  1,080 QUESTIONS, ALL FACT-CHECKED Nine subjects, twelve levels each, from friendly beginner questions to genuinely hard genius challenges: • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Space & Astronomy • The Human Body • Animals & Zoology • Computer Science • Statistics & Probability • History of Science ā–  A DAILY HABIT • Question of the Day with a streak to protect • Daily Challenge for double XP • A new science fact every day ā–  PLAY YOUR WAY • Level mode with stars and unlocks • Timed Sprint — answer as many as you can • Survival — three lives, how far can you go? • Mixed mode across every subject • Review the questions you missed ā–  PROGRESS THAT FEELS GREAT • Earn XP and climb 10 ranks, from Curious Kid to Science Legend • Collect stars, badges, and secret "mystery" achievements • Track your accuracy and find your weak topics to practice ā–  MAKE IT YOURS • Light, Dark, or System appearance • Seven color themes • Extra-time and auto-advance options ā–  PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device and works offline. Whether you're a student studying for class, a trivia lover, or just science-curious, SciQuest makes getting smarter genuinely fun.

Screenshots

Cosmos Next4 screens
SciQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cosmos Next at 13.0 against SciQuest's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Cosmos Next versus SciQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmos NextSciQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArchana PantNeel Roy

In-app purchases

None

Cosmos Next

No in-app purchases

None

SciQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cosmos Next free?
Cosmos Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SciQuest free?
SciQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cosmos Next or SciQuest have ads?
Neither Cosmos Next nor SciQuest shows ads.

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