# Star Walk 2 Plus vs MeteorActive

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Plus | MeteorActive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 373 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Alexander Vasenin](https://appshunter.io/developer/665864046) |

## 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


### MeteorActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoractive/id1205712190)

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.

**Highlights:** Major events calendar, Upcoming nights predictions, Hour-by-hour estimates, Meteor showers reference, Location-based accuracy, Moon interference calculation, Light pollution consideration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Missing notifications for upcoming events
- 🗺️ Lacking location-based features
- 🔍 Could use more detailed instructions and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Charts and visualizations not updating correctly
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Walk 2 Plus free?

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

### Is MeteorActive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Plus or MeteorActive?

MeteorActive is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while MeteorActive averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Star Walk 2 Plus or MeteorActive have ads?

Star Walk 2 Plus shows ads; MeteorActive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Plus or MeteorActive?

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and MeteorActive every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Plus was updated on November 1, 2026 and MeteorActive 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.*