Comparison

PocketCosmos vs Galaxy AR Augmented Reality

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

Head to head
About

PocketCosmos

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PocketCosmos4 screens
Galaxy AR Augmented Reality4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Galaxy AR Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketCosmos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PocketCosmos versus Galaxy AR Augmented Reality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCosmosGalaxy AR Augmented Reality
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer应龙 张Wade Sisco

In-app purchases

None

PocketCosmos

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Galaxy AR Augmented Reality

One-time1
  • Galaxy AR Full Unlock$4.95

Questions

Is PocketCosmos free?
PocketCosmos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galaxy AR Augmented Reality free?
Galaxy AR Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketCosmos or Galaxy AR Augmented Reality have ads?
Galaxy AR Augmented Reality shows ads; PocketCosmos does not.

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