Comparison

SDO Viewer vs Jupiter

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

Head to head
About

SDO Viewer

Access and view the latest images from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Receive push notifications when new images become available, keeping you updated on solar activity.

Highlights
  • Download SDO images
  • Display latest solar images
  • Push notifications for new images
  • Courtesy of NASA/SDO science teams
Features
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SDO Viewer is a simple application for downloading and displaying the latest images taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It includes push notifications so you can be notified by a badge on the application when new images are available. SDO Viewer, by the creator of SoHO Viewer. Courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams.

About

Jupiter

Explore Jupiter with stunning images and scientific insights from NASA's Juno mission. Features an immersive slideshow, interactive 3D models, and a dynamic video library for a deep-space educational experience.

Highlights
  • High-definition Jupiter images
  • Scientific insights for each image
  • Immersive full-screen slideshow
  • Dynamic video library
  • Interactive 3D models of Jupiter
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Discover Jupiter Like Never Before. With "Jupiter: Juno," the secrets of the solar system's largest planet are now at your fingertips. Built with the latest data from NASA’s groundbreaking Juno mission, this app offers a deeply immersive and educational experience for space enthusiasts, students, and curious minds alike. Experience a premium interface redesigned for the modern age, featuring glassmorphism aesthetics, haptic feedback, and a seamless journey through deep space. CORE FEATURES: Breathtaking Discovery: Browse through a curated collection of hundreds of high-definition photos. Each image comes with detailed scientific insights, allowing you to understand the storms, gravity, and magnetic fields of Jupiter. Immersive SlideShow: Let the beauty of the cosmos take over. Our full-screen slideshow mode makes you feel like you are in orbit, witnessing the giant’s vibrant clouds and swirling eddies in real-time. Dynamic Video Library: Watch mission highlights and scientific visualizations. Our new hybrid video system delivers crystal-clear footage with a modern, intuitive player designed for deep-space exploration. Interactive Gallery: Zoom into the finest details of Jupiter’s landscape. Our high-performance gallery allows you to examine every vortex and cloud band with pinpoint precision. 3D Space Exploration: Step into a new dimension. Explore interactive 3D models of Jupiter and the Juno spacecraft to understand the engineering and scale of this historic mission. Premium User Experience: Feel the mission with integrated haptic feedback and a sleek, dark-themed design that puts the focus where it belongs: on the beauty of space. Why Jupiter: Juno? We aim to bridge the gap between complex space research and your mobile device. Whether you are here for the stunning visuals or the scientific transcripts, "Jupiter: Juno" provides a compact, powerful, and beautiful way to explore the frontier of human discovery. Ad Astra!

Screenshots

SDO Viewer4 screens
Jupiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jupiter at 5.0 against SDO Viewer's 3.0. SDO Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 58 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jupiter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Jupiter every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SDO Viewer versus Jupiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDO ViewerJupiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 58 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB153 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJérôme DiazAlparslan Topbas

Customer experience

SDO Viewer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Jupiter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SDO Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Jupiter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SDO Viewer free?
SDO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jupiter free?
Jupiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SDO Viewer or Jupiter?
Jupiter is rated higher. SDO Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Jupiter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SDO Viewer or Jupiter have ads?
Jupiter shows ads; SDO Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, SDO Viewer or Jupiter?
SDO Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Jupiter every 58 months. Most recently, SDO Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Jupiter on September 30, 2026.

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