DLR_next vs FYTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DLR_next
Explore the cosmos with interactive features about the International Space Station and the night sky. Track the ISS's live position, find upcoming visible passes, and use your phone as a mobile observatory to identify stars and planets.
- Live ISS position tracking
- Upcoming ISS pass predictions
- Mobile star observatory
- Identify stars and planets
- Detailed information on bright stars
- Interactive 3D ISS map
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Mit der kostenlosen DLR_next App kannst du in die faszinierende Welt der Forschung eintauchen! Entdecke mit den interaktiven Feature zur ISS, wo sich die Internationale Raumstation (ISS) gerade befindet und wo du sie beim nächsten Überflug mit bloßem Auge sehen kannst – wie einen hellen Stern am Himmel! Oder mach dein Smartphone mit „Star View“ zu deiner eigenen mobilen Sternwarte und erkunde den Nachthimmel! Die App zeigt dir an, welche Sterne gerade über dir leuchten und wo Venus, Mars und andere Planeten zu sehen sind. Mit einem bunten Mix aus spannenden Artikeln zu all diesen Themen liefert die DLR_next App viele spannende Infos. Also: Entdecke die Zukunft! Das alles bietet die DLR_next App: Interaktive ISS Features: + ISS Position: Liveansicht der aktuellen ISS-Position über die Smartphone-Kamera + ISS Next View: Vorschau des nächsten sichtbaren ISS-Überflugs an deinem Standort + ISS Sichtungen: Eine praktische Tabelle mit den nächsten ISS-Überflügen für deinen Standort oder einen Standort deiner Wahl + ISS Live Map: Die aktuelle Position der ISS auf einem beweglichen 3D-Globus Star View - Interaktive Features rund um den Sternenhimmel: + Sternenhimmel Live: Liveansicht der Sternenhimmels auf deinem Display + Die 100 hellsten Sterne: Detail-Informationen zu den 100 hellsten Sterne am Himmel
FYTA
This app uses smart sensors to monitor your plants' needs, providing AI-driven analysis and personalized care tips. Identify plants, diagnose diseases, and receive real-time notifications for watering, fertilizing, and more. Organize your plant collection and ensure they thrive indoors or outdoors.
- Smart sensor integration
- AI-driven plant analysis
- Personalized care tips & notifications
- Photo-based plant identification
- Disease diagnosis via photo
- Plant library and tutorials
- Plant organization and grouping
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FYTA – Stop guessing, start tracking! Know what your plants really need — with smart sensors, AI analysis, and clear action steps. No more second-guessing: you’ll know exactly when to water, fertilize, repot, or move your plant. Meet the FYTA product family: FYTA Mini, FYTA Beam, FYTA Sphere, and FYTA Terra. Our modular mix-and-match system gives you the right sensors for every plant and setup - from houseplants and balcony herbs to lawns, raised beds, and trees. Indoors and outdoors. In soil or hydroponics. The app is free to use — no subscription required. How FYTA helps you · Data-driven plant care: Tailored analysis of light, temperature, soil and air humidity, and nutrient needs — based on species and environment. · Personalized care tips: Real-time push notifications when your plants need attention. · Plant library & tutorials: Detailed care guides, expert tips, and videos - all in one app. · Photo-based plant ID: Identify your plants from thousands of species with one snap. · Disease diagnosis: Detect pests and diseases via photo and get clear treatment steps. · Vacation mode & sharing: Share your plants with friends or neighbors - they’ll get the right reminders while you’re away. · Organize your jungle: Group your plants by room, location, or care needs. FYTA: A fitness tracker for every plant FYTA Mini, FYTA Beam, FYTA Terra, and FYTA Sphere measure soil moisture (VWC), nutrients (EC), light (PPFD/DLI), temperature, and humidity - indoors and out. When adding a FYTA Wi‑Fi Hub, or a FYTA LTE Hub to your setup, you get remote access and live notifications, even when you’re not nearby. Start small and expand as needed - from a single plant to a full indoor or outdoor setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DLR_next at 5.0 against FYTA's 4.0. DLR_next also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FYTA's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DLR_next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FYTA has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DLR_next ships an update every 4 months, FYTA every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DLR_next | FYTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DLR German Aerospace Center e.V. | fyta GmbH |
Customer experience
DLR_next
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In-app purchases
DLR_next
No in-app purchases
FYTA
No in-app purchases









