# Star Walk 2 Plus vs Telescopius

The clearest difference is rating: Star Walk 2 Plus at 4.6 against Telescopius's 3.7. Star Walk 2 Plus also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 12) and review sentiment (70% vs 54%). Telescopius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Telescopius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Walk 2 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Plus has 96K ratings behind it against 12, 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 54% of Telescopius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Plus | Telescopius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571/reviews)** | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 373 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Sebastian Oscar Garcia Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735930655) |

## 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


### Telescopius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751)

Discover celestial objects for your telescope and plan stunning astrophotography shots. Save favorite targets, simulate camera framings, and create intricate mosaics. Explore a community gallery of breathtaking astrophotography.

**Highlights:** Find telescope targets, Save favorite celestial objects, Simulate astrophotography framings, Plan image mosaics, Community astrophotography gallery

**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 Telescopius free?

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

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

Star Walk 2 Plus is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Telescopius averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

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

Star Walk 2 Plus shows ads; Telescopius does not.

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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.*