Comparison

Stratostar vs RiSet Sky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stratostar

Monitor and communicate with StratoStar electronics on the ground before a launch. Connect via Wi-Fi to display sensor data from the SatCom Flight Computer. Designed for use in close proximity to the device.

Highlights
  • Ground monitoring
  • Communication with electronics
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Sensor data display
  • Compatible with SatCom Flight Computer
Features
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The StratoStar App allows you to monitor and communicate with your StratoStar electronics on the ground before a launch. StratoStar is an Aerospace company founded in 2006, delivering end-to-end high-altitude weather ballooning equipment, avionics, software, training, curriculum, and launch services for aerospace and education organizations. This application is compatible with StratoStar’s SatCom Flight Computer. Download the application and use Wifi to connect directly with your SatCom Flight Computer. When connected, data will be displayed on the application from the sensors within the SatCom Flight Computer. This application is intended for use on the ground with close proximity to SatCom (2-3ft). For tracking the SatCom while in flight, you will need to monitor the Mission Page online, which is provided by your Flight Director and has been previously scheduled. For more information on StratoStar’s products and services related to weather balloons and high-altitude balloons, visit www.StratoStar.com

About

RiSet Sky

Features
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RiSet Sky: Essential sky information at a glance, right when you need it. Created by a professional astronomy educator for amateur astronomers, astronomy communicators, and curious observers, RiSet Sky puts the essential information about our celestial neighborhood and the International Space Station right at your fingertips. Know when the Sun, Moon, and planets rise, set, and transit, with information for both the date you are observing and the following day. Quickly see an object's current constellation location, apparent magnitude, angular size, and transit altitude, all in a clear, concise format designed for real-world observing. Explore Our Celestial Neighborhood Select the Sun, Moon, or any planet for a detailed observing profile. For Jupiter and Saturn, RiSet Sky shows the relative positions of their brighter moons, helping you know what to expect before you begin observing through an eyepiece. Select the Moon for additional information including its current phase, illumination percentage, rise and set times, angular size, as well as the date for upcoming Full and New Moons. For the Sun, RiSet Sky also provides a daily assessment of solar activity. Track the International Space Station RiSet Sky makes ISS observing simple. See upcoming rise and set times, visible duration, and future passovers. When an ISS opportunity is approaching, a single tap activates an observing aid that helps you determine where to look in the sky, accompanied by a convenient countdown timer. Built for Observers and Educators RiSet Sky was created around the things astronomers consider and the questions they hear from others: When can I see it? Where will it be? How high will it get? How bright is it? What should I expect to see? Whether you are planning an observing session, preparing an astronomy program, working with the public, or simply curious about the objects closest to us in space, RiSet Sky brings the essential information together in one clear, concise observing companion. Less time searching. More time looking up. RiSet Sky — Rise. Set. Observe.

Screenshots

Stratostar2 screens
RiSet Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stratostar at Free against RiSet Sky's $1.99. Stratostar also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stratostar is free to download; RiSet Sky costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stratostar versus RiSet Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStratostarRiSet Sky
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAJ Technologies LLCMICHAEL K D SIBBERNSEN

In-app purchases

None

Stratostar

No in-app purchases

None

RiSet Sky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stratostar free?
Stratostar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiSet Sky free?
RiSet Sky costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stratostar or RiSet Sky have ads?
Neither Stratostar nor RiSet Sky shows ads.

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