PocketCosmos vs Galaxy AR Augmented Reality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketCosmos
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PocketCosmos employs a real-time gravitational computation engine, accurately simulating celestial motion in a SceneKit 3D environment. Technical Specifications: - Gravity formula: F = G x M x m / r2, real-time N-body simulation - Rendering: SceneKit + Metal, smooth 60fps performance - Scenarios: 8 curated astronomical simulations - Data source: Parameterized from NASA/JPL public datasets 8 Simulation Scenarios: 1. Solar System Panorama - all planets in proportional orbits 2. Inner Planets - close observation of Mercury through Mars 3. Outer Planets - Jupiter to Pluto orbital dynamics 4. Asteroid Belt - dozens of asteroid distribution simulation 5. Jupiter System - Galilean moon orbital mechanics 6. Pluto System - elliptical orbit and Charon tidal locking 7. Gravity Slingshot - probe acceleration effect demonstration 8. Solar System Top View - global perspective planetary alignment Education Module (6 topics): - Law of Universal Gravitation - Kepler's Three Laws - elliptical orbits, area law, period law - Tidal Locking - synchronous rotation mechanism - Roche Limit - critical disintegration distance - Supernova - stellar evolution final stage - Lagrange Points - three-body gravitational equilibrium Requirements: iOS 17.0+ | iPhone only Privacy: Zero data collection, fully local execution
Galaxy AR Augmented Reality
Explore a 3D galaxy in augmented reality, placing it in your room or experiencing it in room-scale. Interact with planets, meteor fields using hand gestures, and arrange illuminated constellations.
- Place and reposition galaxy in AR
- Room-scale galaxy exploration
- Interactive meteor fields with hand gestures
- Explore constellations with animated stars
- Adjust galaxy density, scale, and settings
- Visit artistic planetary surfaces
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Step inside a galaxy in augmented reality. Place a compact Milky Way-inspired galaxy in your room, explore an immersive room-scale galaxy, focus on planets, visit stylized planetary surfaces, guide interactive meteor fields with hand gestures, and arrange illuminated constellations in your environment. GALAXY EXPERIENCES • Place and reposition a compact galaxy in augmented reality • Switch to an immersive room-scale galaxy • Focus on the Sun, planets, and Moon • Visit artistic planetary-surface panoramas • Adjust galaxy density, scale, motion, audio, and visual settings INTERACTIVE METEORS • Place fields of textured 3D meteorites • Move them by pointing with one finger • Gather them with a fist • Spread them apart with an open hand • Change quantity, size, variation, speed, color, and sound CONSTELLATIONS • Explore Aries, Cancer, Cassiopeia, Orion, Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Ursa Major • Display animated stars, constellation lines, and illustrated figures • Position, scale, and rotate each constellation in your surroundings Compact Galaxy is free to explore. A one-time Full Unlock purchase opens planets, the room-scale galaxy, meteors, constellations, and advanced settings. Galaxy AR requires camera access and a compatible iPhone or iPad. Visualizations are artistic and educational approximations and are not intended for navigation, scientific measurement, or safety-critical use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketCosmos at none against Galaxy AR Augmented Reality's 1. PocketCosmos also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Galaxy AR Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketCosmos asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PocketCosmos | Galaxy AR Augmented Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 应龙 张 | Wade Sisco |
In-app purchases
PocketCosmos
No in-app purchases
Galaxy AR Augmented Reality
- Galaxy AR Full Unlock$4.95
Questions
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