Comparison

COSMOS vs COSMOS

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

Head to head
About

COSMOS

Features
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Explore the universe from the palm of your hand. COSMOS is a space exploration app that takes you on an immersive journey through the solar system, distant galaxies, black holes, asteroid belts, and dwarf planets - all with stunning visuals and real astronomical data. EXPLORE 5 COSMIC REGIONS Milky Way - FREE Start your journey in our home solar system. Visit all 8 planets, 13 moons, and the Sun. Tap any world to discover facts, stunning imagery, and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Andromeda Travel 2.5 million light years to our nearest spiral galaxy. Explore 5 deep-space objects including satellite galaxies M32 & M110 and the supermassive black hole at its core. Black Holes Confront the most extreme objects in the universe. From Sagittarius A* at the heart of our galaxy to M87* - the first black hole ever photographed. Asteroids Journey through the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Meet Vesta, Bennu, Ryugu, Psyche and other rocky relics from the early Solar System. Dwarf Planets Venture beyond Neptune to discover Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres - worlds too small to be planets, too fascinating to ignore. LEARN AS YOU EXPLORE Every object comes with detailed facts and a built-in quiz. Test yourself on difficulty levels from Quick to Expert and earn badges as you master the cosmos. 13 BADGES TO EARN Track your progress and unlock achievement badges as you explore each region. Can you earn the ultimate "Universe Mapped" badge by visiting every object? PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. No tracking. All your progress is stored locally on your device. COSMOS PREMIUM Unlock all 4 premium regions with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no hidden fees - pay once, explore forever. Start your journey today. The universe is waiting. Privacy Policy: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://clkcompany.github.io/cosmosapp/terms-of-service.html License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: tech@clk.company

About

COSMOS

Explore a real-time 3D model of the solar system with accurate planetary positions and photo-realistic textures. Control time to view past or future celestial events and learn about planets and moons. This app is free and works offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time planetary orbits
  • Photo-realistic textures
  • Time control for past/future viewing
  • Free and offline functionality
  • Detailed planet information
  • Exploration via pinch and swipe
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COSMOS is a solar system you hold in your hand. This is not a decoration. Every planet sits exactly where it is right now, computed from real orbital mechanics. Where is Jupiter tonight? How are Saturn's rings tilted? Open the app — the answer is there. - REAL ORBITS Positions of all 8 planets and the Moon are computed from Keplerian orbital elements in real time. Scrub through time to see the sky 10 years from now — or the day you were born. - PHOTO-REAL TEXTURES Saturn's rings, Jupiter's Great Red Spot, sunspots and solar granulation — every texture is generated on your device and stays crisp as you zoom. - CONTROL TIME From one second = hours, to one second = years. Watch the Moon change phase and the planets trace their orbits with your own eyes. - EXPLORE FREELY Pinch and swipe from outside the solar system down to a planet's face. Tap any body for details. - FREE FOR EVERYONE - Every feature is free — nothing locked behind a paywall - Just a small banner ad, never covering the view - Works offline, on a plane or on a mountain - Enjoying COSMOS? Leave an optional tip to support development For curious kids asking "why?" For stargazers who want a quiet moment of awe. The real universe, in your pocket. LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German

Screenshots

COSMOS4 screens
COSMOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: COSMOS at 13.0 against COSMOS's 15.0. On price, ads, 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. COSMOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and COSMOS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
COSMOS versus COSMOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOSMOSCOSMOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Celikyuudai tasaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

COSMOS

One-time1
  • COSMOS Premium$4.99
3 purchases

COSMOS

One-time3
  • Support the Developer$1.99
  • Support the Developer$4.99
  • Support the Developer$9.99

Questions

Is COSMOS free?
COSMOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is COSMOS free?
COSMOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do COSMOS or COSMOS have ads?
Neither COSMOS nor COSMOS shows ads.

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