Stellar Horizon vs MaxQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
Stellar Horizon
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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) â curated and presented in an elegant gallery. SPACE NEWS Breaking news from science, technology, and space exploration â 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 â 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 â 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 â start anonymously and link your account at any time. Stellar Horizon is for everyone who looks up â whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or a curious explorer.
MaxQ
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Pin a rocket launch countdown to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. MaxQ tracks every upcoming orbital launch â SpaceX, NASA, JAXA, Rocket Lab and more â with live countdowns that update themselves when launch times slip. LIVE ACTIVITIES âĸ Countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island âĸ Updates itself when a launch slips â no need to open the app âĸ DELAYED badge and new T-0 the moment schedules change NOTIFICATIONS THAT GET IT RIGHT âĸ Per-launch alerts: T-24h, T-1h, T-10m, or your own offsets (Pro) âĸ Instant push when a launch slips or goes on hold âĸ Liftoff and mission outcome alerts BUILT FOR LAUNCH DAY âĸ Upcoming launches with weather probability âĸ Mission details, orbit, pad map and webcast links âĸ Add any launch to your calendar MAXQ PRO âĸ Track unlimited launches âĸ Custom alert offsets âĸ All widgets Localized in English, æĨæŦčĒ, įŽäŊ䏿 and įšéĢ䏿. Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxq.techsphereinnovations.net/terms
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Stellar Horizon | MaxQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No â better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad â better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 â better |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tayfun Ilker | tech sphere innovations |
In-app purchases
Stellar Horizon
No in-app purchases
MaxQ
- MaxQ Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- MaxQ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year









