# Star Walk 2 Plus vs Space by Tinybop

The clearest difference is price: Star Walk 2 Plus at Free against Space by Tinybop's $3.99. Star Walk 2 Plus also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 72) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Space by Tinybop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Star Walk 2 Plus is free to download; Space by Tinybop costs $3.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Space by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Walk 2 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Star Walk 2 Plus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Plus | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 373 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Walk 2 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571)

Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.

**Highlights:** Real-time sky map, 3D constellation models, Time machine feature, Deep sky object identification, Augmented reality mode, Celestial event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Constellations Encyclopedia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discover Solar System Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore Planet Finder 3D | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Tracker in the Sky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky View: without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky Map: Limited Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky View: No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Informative and educational
- 🔭 Accurate star/planet tracking
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
- 🔊 Relaxing background music
- 🌍 Useful for stargazing and astronomy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and controls
- 🧭 Inaccurate compass and location tracking
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Compass and location tracking issues
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Purchased upgrades not syncing across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed information about stars and constellations
- Improve widget functionality and visibility of planets/satellites
- Implement a dark mode for better visibility at night
- Allow customization of the display and overlay options
- Enhance the augmented reality experience


### Space by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

**Highlights:** Visit 8 planets and the sun, Study planet surfaces up close, Discover planet characteristics, Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites, Compare planet sizes and masses, Observe planetary orbits and moon phases, Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Walk 2 Plus free?

Star Walk 2 Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space by Tinybop free?

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Plus or Space by Tinybop?

Star Walk 2 Plus is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do Star Walk 2 Plus or Space by Tinybop have ads?

Star Walk 2 Plus shows ads; Space by Tinybop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Plus or Space by Tinybop?

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Plus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on October 29, 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.*