Comparison

Stellar Horizon vs MaxQ

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Horizon

Features
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Stellar Horizon brings the universe to your iPhone. Stay up to date with the latest space exploration news directly from NASA, ESA, and the Earth Observatory. Discover stunning images from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, and explore NASA's daily Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) — curated and presented in an elegant gallery. SPACE NEWS Breaking news from science, technology, and space exploration — aggregated from multiple official sources. With background refresh so you never miss a story. GALLERY High-resolution images from the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes, organized by album. Like and comment on photos, and see what the community loves most. ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY A new image from the universe every day — with explanations from NASA scientists. ISS TRACKER Follow the International Space Station live on the map. Position updates every 15 seconds in real time. 3D EARTH An interactive, rotating globe — switch between a standard Earth view and a climate data overlay. NOTIFICATIONS Choose exactly what you want to be notified about: breaking news, ISS passes, astronomy events, satellite updates, and the daily APOD. Configurable quiet hours included. ACCOUNT & COMMUNITY Create a profile, upload a profile picture, and engage with the community. No sign-up required — start anonymously and link your account at any time. Stellar Horizon is for everyone who looks up — whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or a curious explorer.

About

MaxQ

Features
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Pin a rocket launch countdown to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. MaxQ tracks every upcoming orbital launch — SpaceX, NASA, JAXA, Rocket Lab and more — with live countdowns that update themselves when launch times slip. LIVE ACTIVITIES â€ĸ Countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island â€ĸ Updates itself when a launch slips — no need to open the app â€ĸ DELAYED badge and new T-0 the moment schedules change NOTIFICATIONS THAT GET IT RIGHT â€ĸ Per-launch alerts: T-24h, T-1h, T-10m, or your own offsets (Pro) â€ĸ Instant push when a launch slips or goes on hold â€ĸ Liftoff and mission outcome alerts BUILT FOR LAUNCH DAY â€ĸ Upcoming launches with weather probability â€ĸ Mission details, orbit, pad map and webcast links â€ĸ Add any launch to your calendar MAXQ PRO â€ĸ Track unlimited launches â€ĸ Custom alert offsets â€ĸ All widgets Localized in English, æ—ĨæœŦčĒž, įŽ€äŊ“中文 and įšéĢ”ä¸­æ–‡. Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxq.techsphereinnovations.net/terms

Screenshots

Stellar Horizon4 screens
MaxQ2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellar Horizon at none against MaxQ's 2. 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. MaxQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stellar Horizon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 4 level
Stellar Horizon versus MaxQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar HorizonMaxQ
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTayfun Ilkertech sphere innovations

In-app purchases

None

Stellar Horizon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxQ

Subscriptions2
  • MaxQ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MaxQ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Stellar Horizon free?
Stellar Horizon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaxQ free?
MaxQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stellar Horizon or MaxQ have ads?
Neither Stellar Horizon nor MaxQ shows ads.

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