Cosmic vs CipherKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cosmic
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.
- 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
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The sky above you, the Earth beneath you, the solar system you move through space. Three perspectives no other app combines this way. For thousands of years humans read the sky to measure time, navigate the Earth, and find meaning in their existence. Astronomy, astrology, and timekeeping were one science. Cosmic Watch reunites them. Free for the first time in ten years. FEATURES (core) • Sky View — stars, planets, and constellations • Earth View — day and night cycle, the cosmos around it • Solar System — geocentric and heliocentric • Celestial sphere — full 360° sky overview, unique to this app • Astrology Mode — Western, Vedic and 3D • Retrograde motion across all planets • World clock and astronomical events • Notifications for eclipses, solstices, and moon cycles • Celestial navigation — orient yourself by the sky Or just watch the Earth float in space and remember where you are. Free to explore. The three views, sky guide, every layer, star names, world clock, and notifications are yours from the first open. Tools and Time Control unlock with a subscription — or forever with Cosmic Pro. Keep the project alive and growing. We read every message you send us. TOOLS (in-app purchase) • Moon Calendar • Real-Time Clouds • Meteor Showers • Comets • Planetary Aspects • Retrograde Year • Dreamspell Calendar • Atmosphere Clockface • Save Date / Time / Location • Time Control — move forward and back, any moment A full app. Not a widget or watch face, yet. Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac Privacy committed: No account required. Analytics never shared. Webby Award for Best Educational App 2018. New York Times. Wired. Space.com. By a Chi Gong master and an animation artist. Still looking up. Time is the Cosmic Rhythm. Terms of Use: https://cosmic-watch.com/termsOfService/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmic-watch.com/privacyPolicy/
CipherKit
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CipherKit is your all-in-one cipher lab, codebreaking toolkit, puzzle game, and private encrypted vault. Explore 43 ciphers and encoding systems across more than 2,500 years of cryptographic history—from Caesar and Vigenère to Enigma, AES, ChaCha20, Morse Code, and more. Whether you want to encode messages, crack ciphertext, sharpen your puzzle skills, or store sensitive notes securely, CipherKit gives you powerful tools in one fully offline app. Explore 43 Ciphers Study and use ciphers across major categories, including: • Substitution: Caesar, ROT13, Atbash, Affine, Keyword, Baconian, Homophonic • Polyalphabetic: Vigenère, Beaufort, Autokey, Running Key, Gronsfeld • Transposition: Rail Fence, Columnar, Scytale, Route • Polygraphic: Playfair, Four-Square, Bifid, Trifid, Hill, ADFGX, ADFGVX, Nihilist, Polybius • Rotor & Mechanical: Enigma simulator, M-209, Jefferson Disk • Stream Ciphers: RC4, ChaCha20, Salsa20, One-Time Pad, Vernam, LFSR • Block Ciphers: AES, DES, Blowfish, Twofish, Camellia • Encoding Systems: Morse Code, Tap Code Each cipher includes historical background, examples, weaknesses, and practical learning value. Decode with Smart Analysis CipherKit helps you break unknown ciphertext with built-in cryptanalysis tools: • Auto-detect likely cipher types • Frequency analysis • Index of coincidence • Brute force for supported ciphers • English plausibility scoring Great for students, puzzle solvers, history buffs, and anyone who likes making their brain earn its keep. Play Cipher Puzzles Train your codebreaking skills with built-in challenges: • 5 difficulty levels from Easy to Diablo • Daily challenges with streak tracking • Puzzle packs by theme and difficulty • Stats, achievements, badges, and mastery tracking It’s part learning tool, part puzzle obsession, and yes, that’s a dangerous combination. Secure Vault Store sensitive notes with real encryption, not classroom cosplay. • AES-256-GCM encrypted vault • Face ID / Touch ID / passcode protection • Folders, tags, favorites, and search • Local-only storage OCR for Real-World Cipher Text Capture text from photos, screenshots, or your camera and send it directly into CipherKit for decoding, encoding, or storage. Private by Design CipherKit is built for privacy from the ground up: • Works fully offline • No account required • No cloud sync • No tracking or analytics • No servers storing your data Great For • Cryptography students • Puzzle lovers • Security enthusiasts • Teachers and educators • Privacy-focused users • Fans of history, codebreaking, and classic cipher machines Download CipherKit and explore the world of encryption, decryption, cryptanalysis, and codebreaking—all from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cosmic at Free against CipherKit's $1.99. Cosmic also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). CipherKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads 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
Cosmic is free to download; CipherKit costs $1.99 up front. Cosmic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CipherKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cosmic | CipherKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (624 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 624 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celestial Dynamics AG | Zossoz |
Bugs and requests
Cosmic
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
CipherKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cosmic
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$4.991 Year
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- Yearly$24.991 Year
- Tools Pack$2.99
- Cosmic Pro$69.99
CipherKit
No in-app purchases









