Comparison

Star Walk 2 Plus vs eDraw

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time sky map
  • 3D constellation models
  • Time machine feature
  • Deep sky object identification
  • Augmented reality mode
  • Celestial event tracking
Features
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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!

About

eDraw

This app allows users to draw on a Bluetooth handwriting board, with content uploaded in real-time. It supports offline saving, historical track playback, and a rich color selection. Users can also transform photos into black and white for drawing.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth handwriting board support
  • Real-time content upload
  • Offline mode for saving works
  • Historical track playback
  • Rich color selection
  • Photo-mode drawing
Features
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eDraw is a mobile App that can be used with bluetooth handwriting board 1: you can draw on the bluetooth sketchpad and connect to eDraw. The content will be uploaded to eDraw in real time. 2:eDraw supports offline mode. When you have saved your own works by using bluetooth sketchpad alone, you only need to open eDraw and choose to upload historical works to synchronize your offline works. 3:eDraw supports historical track playback, and the whole process you draw can be recorded 4:eDraw provides a rich color selection mechanism, allowing users to choose their own colors at will; 5:eDraw supports photo-mode drawing, which can transform the photographed images into black and white.

Screenshots

Star Walk 2 Plus4 screens
eDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Walk 2 Plus at 70% against eDraw's 14%. Star Walk 2 Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (96K vs 8). eDraw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Star Walk 2 Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. eDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Walk 2 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 8, 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 14% of eDraw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, eDraw every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Star Walk 2 Plus versus eDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Walk 2 PluseDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96K ratings) — better2.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better13.9% of reviews
Number of ratings96K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Vson Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Star Walk 2 Plus

All ratings94,916 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative25.4%

eDraw

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive13.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative69.4%

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

eDraw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Star Walk 2 Plus

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time5
  • Discover Solar System Objects$0.99
  • Satellite Tracker in the Sky$0.99
  • Night Sky View: without Ads$2.99
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  • Night Sky Map: Limited Offer$5.99
  • Night Sky View: No Ads$8.99
None

eDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Walk 2 Plus free?
Star Walk 2 Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eDraw free?
eDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Plus or eDraw?
Star Walk 2 Plus is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while eDraw averages 2.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Star Walk 2 Plus or eDraw have ads?
Star Walk 2 Plus shows ads; eDraw does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Plus or eDraw?
Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and eDraw every 2 months. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Plus was updated on November 7, 2026 and eDraw on November 2, 2026.

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