# DR.Orbit vs Cosmic Atlas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosmic Atlas at 59% against DR.Orbit's 0%. Cosmic Atlas also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). DR.Orbit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosmic Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DR.Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cosmic Atlas holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmic Atlas has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DR.Orbit's written reviews are positive against 59% of Cosmic Atlas's.

DR.Orbit ships an update weekly, Cosmic Atlas every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DR.Orbit | Cosmic Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drorbit/id697764304/reviews) | **[3.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-atlas/id1305522465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Roth](https://appshunter.io/developer/356650850) | [Cosmic Atlas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503373138) |

## What reviewers say

### DR.Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drorbit/id697764304)

Explore orbital mechanics by simulating how masses orbit a central gravitational pull. Use your finger to guide a mass into a stable orbit, with options for visual effects and device-based control.

**Highlights:** Simulate orbital mechanics, Guide masses into stable orbits, Adjust trajectory with finger input, Introduce simulated drag, Enable visual enhancements, Control movement via device tilt

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cosmic Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-atlas/id1305522465)

Explore a vast, scientifically rendered universe with lifelike exoplanets and detailed celestial bodies. Navigate through trillions of light years with multiple exploration modes, from first-person flight to telescopic identification. Discover and learn about thousands of planets beyond our solar system.

**Highlights:** Explore 5,000+ lifelike exoplanets, Navigate 180 trillion sq light years, Six interstellar travel modes, First-person planet view, Scientifically accurate renderings, Telescope identification mode, Detailed planet information panels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🌌 Immersive exploration experience
- 📚 Great for learning about the universe
- 💡 Unique and original app
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 💸 Paywalls limit free version
- 🤔 Confusing in-app purchases
- 📱 Text size difficult to read
- 😵 Over-the-top and irritating graphics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Kicked out of the game
- Cannot connect to server
- Error that doesn't let user in
- Planets brighten up unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more solar system objects
- Fix Haumea's shape
- Add more candidates, dwarf moons, hypothetical objects, spacecrafts, anomalies, random asteroids, meteoroids, and comets
- Add ability to go into planets and see a preview
- Add more galaxies to travel to


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DR.Orbit free?

DR.Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cosmic Atlas free?

Cosmic Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DR.Orbit or Cosmic Atlas?

Cosmic Atlas is rated higher. DR.Orbit averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cosmic Atlas averages 3.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do DR.Orbit or Cosmic Atlas have ads?

Neither DR.Orbit nor Cosmic Atlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DR.Orbit or Cosmic Atlas?

DR.Orbit ships an update weekly, and Cosmic Atlas every 3 weeks. Most recently, DR.Orbit was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cosmic Atlas on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*