Comparison · Updated July 2026

Astrologer vs TimePassages

TimePassages, from AstroGraph, is known for being approachable: it pairs accurate charts with human-written point-and-click interpretations on desktop, mobile, and a newer browser account. Desktop editions are one-time purchases, while mobile uses its own store pricing. Astrologer adds live chart-grounded AI, deeper practice management, and a structured Academy.

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TimePassages at a glance

Approachable astrology software with built-in interpretations, desktop and mobile.

Maker	AstroGraph Software (Santa Cruz, California), founded 1995 by Henry Seltzer.
Platforms	macOS and Windows desktop, iOS and Android apps, plus web via cloud sync.
Pricing	Desktop editions are $79 Basic, $179 Standard, $279 Advanced, or $699 Complete (one-time). Mobile is free to download with subscriptions or in-app purchases; store prices can change.
Calculation engine	Swiss Ephemeris.
Best for	Intermediate hobbyists who want accurate charts with readable built-in interpretations.

Feature comparison

Feature	Astrologer	TimePassages
Built-in interpretation text	Yes + AI	Yes — its strength
Runs in the browser	Yes	Via cloud account
Free access	44 public calculators	Free mobile download + web birth chart
AI readings from your chart	Yes (paid plans)	No — human-written library
Astrocartography + returns + asteroids	Yes	Advanced desktop edition
Synastry + composite	Yes	Yes
Sessions + community + Academy	Yes	No
Calculation engine	Swiss Ephemeris	Swiss Ephemeris

Where TimePassages wins

Friendly, well-written built-in interpretations for intermediate users.
Available across Mac, Windows, and mobile.
A gentle on-ramp from beginner to intermediate astrology.

Where Astrologer wins

Free public calculators plus one browser account across devices.
Live AI readings grounded in your chart, not fixed interpretation text.
Deeper pro tooling — astrocartography, returns, asteroids, declinations.
Practitioner sessions, community, and an Academy in one place.

The bottom line

TimePassages is a friendly choice if you want polished, human-written point-and-click interpretations and the option of a one-time desktop license. Astrologer is the broader browser workspace when you also want live AI, an Academy, client records, bookings, payments, and reports.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Astrologer have built-in interpretations like TimePassages?

Yes — plus live AI readings generated from your specific chart, rather than a fixed library of interpretation text.

How do Astrologer and TimePassages pricing compare?

TimePassages desktop licenses run from $79 to $699 one-time, with separate mobile pricing. Astrologer has free public calculators; Practitioner is $26/mo or $260/yr and includes the chart studio, Academy, AI, and client-practice tools.