# Star Walk 2 Plus vs GlobeViewer Moon

The clearest difference is rating: Star Walk 2 Plus at 4.6 against GlobeViewer Moon's 2.0. Star Walk 2 Plus also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ratings volume (96K vs 3). GlobeViewer Moon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Walk 2 Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GlobeViewer Moon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Walk 2 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of GlobeViewer Moon's.

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, GlobeViewer Moon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Plus | GlobeViewer Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-moon/id1521271990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Discover Solar System Objects | $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


### GlobeViewer Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-moon/id1521271990)

Explore a detailed 3D model of the moon's surface with interactive globe and high-resolution map views. Discover craters, grooves, and other features with four distinct map modes, utilizing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. This app offers adjustable lighting for enhanced visibility and is designed to be a valuable tool for telescope users.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D moon globe, High-resolution 3D map view, Four map modes (elevation, photo, combined, telescope), Adjustable lighting for feature visibility, Data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Telescope mode with realistic lighting and moon phase simulation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Front | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moon front side only | $13.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Professional version | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Walk 2 Plus free?

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

### Is GlobeViewer Moon free?

GlobeViewer Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Star Walk 2 Plus is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while GlobeViewer Moon averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Star Walk 2 Plus or GlobeViewer Moon have ads?

Both Star Walk 2 Plus and GlobeViewer Moon show ads.

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

Star Walk 2 Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and GlobeViewer Moon every 3 months. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Plus was updated on November 9, 2026 and GlobeViewer Moon on November 3, 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.*