# SpaceStationAR LITE vs Starry Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceStationAR LITE at none against Starry Map's 7. SpaceStationAR LITE also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Starry Map's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 47%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starry Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SpaceStationAR LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SpaceStationAR LITE against 4.5 for Starry Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 246 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of SpaceStationAR LITE's written reviews are positive against 62% of Starry Map's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceStationAR LITE | Starry Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar-lite/id1023377153/reviews) | [4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toriningen Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/361194121) | [にゃんこソフトウェア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843663669) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceStationAR LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar-lite/id1023377153)

Explore the night sky with augmented reality. This app overlays satellite passes, stars, and celestial objects onto your real-world view. Track the ISS, Starlink trains, and more, with calendar events and map visualizations.

**Highlights:** AR satellite pass simulation, Display of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft, Satellite pass visualization on maps, Global map of satellite orbits, Calendar of upcoming passes and launches, Offline app usage, Satellite pass notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Starry Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850)

Identify stars, constellations, and satellites by pointing your phone at the night sky. Augmented reality overlays display celestial names in real-time. Receive notifications for upcoming satellite passes and meteor showers.

**Highlights:** AR celestial identification, Constellation and star catalog, Satellite tracking and alerts, Meteor shower notifications, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceStationAR LITE free?

SpaceStationAR LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starry Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR LITE or Starry Map?

SpaceStationAR LITE and Starry Map are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 139 and 246 ratings respectively.

### Do SpaceStationAR LITE or Starry Map have ads?

Both SpaceStationAR LITE and Starry Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceStationAR LITE or Starry Map?

SpaceStationAR LITE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Starry Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpaceStationAR LITE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Starry Map on September 19, 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.*