Kinetic Stars
For casual users and celestial enthusiasts interested in tracking lunar cycles and global moonrise/moonset times.
Moon Phases and Lunar Calendar
Snapshot
Who is Kinetic Stars?
Providing celestial enthusiasts with precise, real-time tracking tools to monitor lunar cycles and astronomical events globally.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 3Last updated
Moon Phases and Lunar Calendar
v2.9.43
6mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Kinetic Stars?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Celestial tracking and weather utilities
Scale
indie
Target audience
Casual users and celestial enthusiasts interested in tracking lunar cycles and global moonrise/moonset times.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on high-precision celestial data and global location support
- •Monetization via a free-to-access model
- •High-frequency update cadence to maintain utility accuracy
- •Emphasis on customizable user notifications for specific astronomical events
Portfolio momentum
Maintains an active development cycle with 6 updates in the last 6 months for its primary utility title.
Portfolio
What does Kinetic Stars ship?
Apps
5 apps analysed
Integrated undo and trial features allow players to test potential solutions without permanent errors
- Simple logic puzzle mechanics provide a relaxing alternative to traditional paper-based solving methods
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 8 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 2 of 5 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
- Mexico1 / 2
Europe (5)
- France1 / 2
- Germany1 / 2
- Italy1 / 2
- Portugal1 / 2
- Spain1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
90/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Kinetic Stars compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target the lunar tracking market with free, ad-supported models, competing for the same user base interested in celestial cycles and location-based data.
Contenders(4)
Both apps compete for the same lunar tracking audience by providing real-time celestial phase data and event notifications.
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts and photographers by providing lunar cycle tracking on Android, competing directly for users seeking location-based celestial data.
My Moon Phase competes directly by providing identical lunar cycle tracking and location-based celestial data to the same audience, both operating as free utilities.
Both apps target the same amateur astronomy and outdoor photography audience with overlapping lunar tracking functionality and free-to-use pricing models.
Same space(3)
This app serves the same lunar tracking audience but expands utility by adding astrological data points like Mercury retrograde and moon signs.
This app serves the same outdoor enthusiast demographic by combining solar and lunar tracking with tide information.
This app appeals to users interested in solar-based seasonal timing through a cultural and historical lens.
New entrants(1)
This app utilizes solar data to provide personalized health insights for the same outdoor-focused user base.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Kinetic Stars
Bottom line
Kinetic Stars is a disciplined indie publisher successfully dominating a specific celestial niche within the Weather category. Their high weighted rating and consistent update velocity signal a product-led strategy focused on utility and user retention.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 1
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 1
- Website scraped:
- no
- Social presence:
- no
