Comparison

Grimorio vs Astraea

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

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About

Grimorio

Explore the mystical arts with a comprehensive digital grimoire. Discover information on minerals, herbs, deities, and rituals, alongside interactive divination tools and structured lessons on occultism. Track lunar phases and celestial events with a built-in calendar.

Highlights
  • Esoteric encyclopedia
  • Interactive divination tools
  • Lunar and ritual calendar
  • Structured occult lessons
  • Offline functionality
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Grimorio is your personal esoteric encyclopedia: a digital grimoire built for modern witches, tarot readers, astrologers and every seeker of the occult. Explore ancestral traditions through curated content, interactive divination tools and an immersive visual experience. ENCYCLOPEDIC CONTENT An ever-growing reference library: • Minerals & crystals: energetic properties, uses and correspondences. • Herbs & plants: magical and medicinal herbalism guide. • Colors: symbolism in rituals, meditation and chromotherapy. • Candles: traditional candle magic and rituals. • Dreams: dream symbol dictionary and interpretation keys. • Deities & pantheons: gods, goddesses and heroes from Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Mesoamerican and other mythologies. • Rites & rituals: ancestral ceremonies, ritual magic and devotional practices. • Events & festivals: pagan sabbats, solstices, equinoxes and sacred seasonal dates. LEARN THE OCCULT Structured lessons on the history of occultism, witchcraft, hermeticism, symbolism, herbalism and cultural traditions — for every level. LUNAR & RITUAL CALENDAR • Real-time moon phases with traditional influence. • Sabbats, seasonal events and key dates. • Daily reflection to walk your spiritual path. 10 INTERACTIVE DIVINATION TOOLS • Tarot: all 78 arcana with detailed readings and historical symbolism. • Norse runes: full runic alphabet and ancient meanings. • Astrology: personal birth chart, zodiac compatibility and transits. • Numerology: decode the numbers of your birth date. • I Ching: ancient oracle with 64 hexagrams and changing lines. • Dream journal: track and analyze your dreams. • Jungian archetypes: universal patterns of the collective unconscious. • Shadow work: integrate the hidden self through Jung's framework. • Destiny matrix: your energetic map based on your birth date. • Chinese zodiac: sign, element and Eastern tradition. Available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Russian. Works offline — your data stays on your device. Contact: hello@grimorio.app Terms: https://grimorio.app/terms.html Privacy: https://grimorio.app/privacy.html

About

Astraea

Features
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Learn astronomy by exploring. Observe the stars, test your intuition and discover what explains what you see. Astraea connects astronomy, history and mythology through interactive lessons, maps and challenges that help you understand the universe. No previous knowledge needed. Observe, think and discover Explore constellation maps, make a prediction and reveal its explanation. Each activity invites you to connect ideas and understand them. A contextual glossary helps with the words you encounter. History, mythology and the science of the sky Discover stars, planets and galaxies, and learn how people have observed, named and studied the sky. Explore myths, stories and traditions from different cultures. Scientific explanations and traditions are presented in their own context. Four new regions explore the solar system's past, space travel, cosmic images and the skies of Japan. Keep your discoveries Unlock 19 collectibles connected to what you learn. Explore their details, find out what each piece represents and choose a favorite for your profile. Customize your rocket and follow your journey with streaks and achievements. A question for every day Open the journal, discover an idea and try the daily quiz. Widgets bring part of the sky to your Home Screen. Return to the Atlas to explore its maps. Return to what you want to understand The Observatory brings together review and learning tools. One review session is available free each day. Premium expands access and adds tools to track and revisit your learning; see the available benefits in the app. Available in English and Spanish. The app contains ads and optional subscriptions. Prices, billing periods and the terms of any eligible offer are shown before purchase. Manage your subscription through the relevant store. Privacy Policy: https://astraea-app.com/privacy-en Terms and Conditions: https://astraea-app.com/terms-en Title: Astraea Premium Monthly. Duration: 1 month. Price: 3.99 USD. Title: Astraea Premium Annual. Duration: 1 year. Price: 39.99 USD.

Screenshots

Grimorio4 screens
Astraea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Astraea at none against Grimorio's shown. Grimorio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Grimorio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Astraea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimorio ships an update every 4 days, Astraea fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Grimorio versus Astraea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimorioAstraea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlank TechJose Carlos Villarreal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Grimorio

Subscriptions2
  • Grimorio Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Grimorio Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Astraea

Subscriptions2
  • Astraea Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Astraea Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Grimorio free?
Grimorio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astraea free?
Astraea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grimorio or Astraea have ads?
Grimorio shows ads; Astraea does not.
Which is updated more often, Grimorio or Astraea?
Grimorio ships an update every 4 days, and Astraea fortnightly. Most recently, Grimorio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Astraea on October 31, 2026.

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