# Cosmic vs Space Gate

The clearest difference is price: Cosmic at Free against Space Gate's $12.99. Cosmic also leads on ratings volume (636 vs 202). Space Gate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Cosmic is free to download; Space Gate costs $12.99 up front. Cosmic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Space Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cosmic against 4.8 for Space Gate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 636 and 202 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Cosmic's written reviews are positive against 86% of Space Gate's.

Cosmic ships an update every 6 months, Space Gate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosmic | Space Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853/reviews)** | [4.8 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **636** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 85.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Celestial Dynamics AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/997250789) | [Ali Samaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721049950) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosmic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853)

Explore the cosmos with this app that offers interactive tools for celestial navigation and astronomical observation. Visualize the sky, Earth, and solar system from multiple perspectives, and discover constellations, planets, and events in augmented reality. It's a blend of ancient wisdom and modern technology for a deeper connection to the universe.

**Highlights:** Multiple celestial perspectives (sky, Earth, solar system), Augmented reality sky exploration, Interactive astronomical and world clocks, Visualized natal charts (Western, Vedic, Sidereal), Day/night cycles on Earth globe, Celestial navigation guides, Notifications for astronomical events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Visually stunning and mesmerizing
- 🔍 Excellent for learning about the solar system and celestial sphere
- 🕰️ Useful for tracking planetary movements and positions
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Highly educational and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information for beginners
- ⚙️ Difficulty in customizing and managing settings
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials and user guides

**Reported bugs**

- Date and time not accurately reflected in the solar system view
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between different modes and settings
- Difficulty in maintaining user preferences across sessions

**Requested features**

- Add an alarm feature to wake up to different celestial views
- Implement support for Apple Watch and other wearables
- Provide more options to customize the display and information layers
- Include a night mode or dimmer setting for better visibility in low light
- Integrate with other astronomy apps and tools for a more comprehensive experience


### Space Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-gate-ar-solar-system/id6474214531)

Explore the universe with interactive 3D and AR experiences of the solar system. Discover celestial bodies, engage with live astronomy news, and even interact with black holes. Tailored for learning and education.

**Highlights:** 3D and AR solar system exploration, Interactive black hole simulations, Live astronomy magazine, Educational celestial catalogs, Capture and save celestial snapshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning 3D graphics and visual quality
- 🌍 Immersive AR experience for exploring planets
- 📚 Comprehensive educational content about space
- 🎓 Excellent tool for teachers and students
- 📸 Screenshot/snapshot capture functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading free-to-play pricing model
- 🔒 Unexpected in-app purchase charges
- 🎮 Unintuitive navigation and UI
- 🐛 Orbital mechanics inaccuracies
- 🌙 Moon tidal locking not correctly simulated

**Reported bugs**

- Moon not tidally locked to Earth
- Moon orbiting Earth in wrong direction
- Planets orbiting sun in opposing/incorrect directions
- Uranus moons glitched
- Venus orbital speed faster than Mercury

**Requested features**

- Ability to set any planet as immobile center point
- More free planets without paywall
- Additional galaxies beyond solar system
- Toggle for planet/moon/star name labels
- Time-lapse function with variable speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cosmic free?

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

### Is Space Gate free?

Space Gate costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cosmic or Space Gate?

Cosmic is rated higher. Cosmic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while Space Gate averages 4.8 from 202 ratings.

### Do Cosmic or Space Gate have ads?

Neither Cosmic nor Space Gate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cosmic or Space Gate?

Cosmic ships an update every 6 months, and Space Gate weekly. Most recently, Cosmic was updated on October 26, 2026 and Space Gate on October 24, 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.*