Star Walk 2 Plus vs MeteorActive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Walk 2 Plus
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.
- Real-time sky map
- 3D constellation models
- Time machine feature
- Deep sky object identification
- Augmented reality mode
- Celestial event tracking
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Star Walk 2 Plus is an exquisite stargazing app that enables you to explore the sky through the screen of your device. Make an effortless journey through thousands of stars, planets and constellations. All you have to do is point your device to the sky! ⁕BEST OF 2014: The next generation of the best-selling Star Walk, winner of Apple Design Award, used by over 10 million people⁕ The app uses your device’s sensors and the GPS to determine the exact position of stars, planets, constellations and other objects in the sky. “She’s a beauty.”- The Next Web “Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It’s also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning.” - TUAW “Star Walk 2 is visually stunning.” - PCmag “This is a very beautiful and unusual application that turns your phone into a real planetarium.” - Free apps for me “For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2.” - iLounge “It is worth every penny.” - PadGadget Star Walk 2 Plus in travel & tourism industry: ‘Rapa Nui Stargazing’ based on Easter Island uses the app for sky observations during its astronomical tours. ‘Nakai Resorts Group’ in the Maldives uses the app during astronomy meetings. Main features: ◆ Map of the sky in real time ◆ 3D models of constellations and other sky objects ◆ “Time machine” ◆ Deep sky objects ◆ Rich info about celestial bodies and sky events ◆ The sky at different wavelengths ◆ Augmented reality mode ◆ "What's new" section with the latest astronomical news ◆ "Visible Tonight" section ► Star Walk 2 Plus shows the real-time map of the sky on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device (the Star spotter feature). As you point your device towards the sky, the star map follows your motions using the built-in gyroscope to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. ► What's up in the sky tonight? Open the "Visible Tonight" section and learn about the upcoming astronomical events and celestial objects that will be visible from your location. ► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy. The app's "What's new" section will tell you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. ► Create shortcuts to take your stargazing experience to a whole new level. Go to the "Visible Tonight" section and add the shortcut to Siri. Next time when you want to access the list of astronomy events for your location, ask Siri and get it quicker than ever. ► Touching a clock-face icon at the upper-right corner of the screen allows you to select any date and time and watch the sky of different periods. ► Get a deeper understanding of the constellation`s scale and place in the night sky. Enjoy observing wonderful 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, read their stories. ► Find and study deep sky objects such as meteor showers, planetary nebulae, star clusters, etc. The app is ad-supported and contains In-App Purchases. If you want to use the app without ads, download the paid Star Walk 2 app or remove ads from Star Walk 2 Plus with a special In-App Purchase. Star Walk 2 Plus offers an optional subscription that gives you access to all additional content and removes ads from the app. It is an auto-renewable subscription with one week free trial. At the end of each subscription duration (1 month), the subscription will automatically renew until you choose to cancel it. Users can manage their subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. Privacy policy: http://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: http://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use.html Start your best stargazing experience!
MeteorActive
Get accurate meteor shower forecasts based on your location, moon phase, and light pollution. Discover major events, upcoming nights, and hourly estimates for the best viewing opportunities.
- Major events calendar
- Upcoming nights predictions
- Hour-by-hour estimates
- Meteor showers reference
- Location-based accuracy
- Moon interference calculation
- Light pollution consideration
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The most accurate meteor activity forecast • Major events calendar • Upcoming nights predictions • Hour-by-hour estimates • Meteor showers reference Meteor activity varies greatly from one night to another. Most of the time you can expect to see 3-15 meteors per hour, but several times per year this number could rise to 90, or even more! The MeteorActive app uses the latest scientific findings and cutting edge technology to calculate how many meteors you can see at given time. It takes into account your geographical location, meteoroid stream orbits, moon interference and light pollution to find the most spectacular events for you. Clear skies!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeteorActive at none against Star Walk 2 Plus's 15. MeteorActive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 70%). Star Walk 2 Plus's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 2.4K). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Star Walk 2 Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MeteorActive asks for nothing beyond the download.
MeteorActive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 2.4K, 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 89% of MeteorActive's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Walk 2 Plus | MeteorActive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (96K ratings) | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vito Technology Inc. | Alexander Vasenin |
Customer experience
Star Walk 2 Plus
MeteorActive
User reviews
Star Walk 2 Plus
From 96K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Informative and educational
- 🔭 Accurate star/planet tracking
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
- 🔊 Relaxing background music
- 🌍 Useful for stargazing and astronomy
Room to improve
- 💢 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
MeteorActive
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔭 Detailed and accurate information on meteor showers
- 💫 Stunning visualizations and animations
- 🆓 Free and ad-free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Missing notifications for upcoming events
- 🗺️ Lacking location-based features
- 🔍 Could use more detailed instructions and explanations
Bugs and requests
Star Walk 2 Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
MeteorActive
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Charts and visualizations not updating correctly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add notification system for meteor showers
- Integrate with calendar app for easy scheduling
- Provide more location-specific data and recommendations
- Expand coverage to include more minor meteor showers
In-app purchases
Star Walk 2 Plus
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium7 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Year
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- StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
- StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Constellations Encyclopedia$0.99
- Discover Solar System Objects$0.99
- Explore Planet Finder 3D$0.99
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- Satellite Tracker in the Sky$0.99
- Night Sky View: without Ads$2.99
- Night Sky Map: Limited Offer$5.99
- Night Sky View: No Ads$8.99
MeteorActive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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