# Classic Sky Map 2 vs Star Map Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classic Sky Map 2 at 76% against Star Map Tracker's 29%. Classic Sky Map 2 also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). Star Map Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Sky Map 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Star Map Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Map Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Sky Map 2 has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Classic Sky Map 2's written reviews are positive against 29% of Star Map Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, Star Map Tracker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Sky Map 2 | Star Map Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sky-map-2/id1137455038/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-map-tracker-sky-journey/id1227311762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X04 Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/510671181) | [Yuriy Kvasha](https://appshunter.io/developer/488579992) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Sky Map 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sky-map-2/id1137455038)

Explore the cosmos with an intuitive and beautiful sky map.  Easily identify stars, planets, and constellations by simply pointing your device at the sky.  Track celestial events and understand astronomical movements with time-lapse features.

**Highlights:** Live sky tracking, Interactive earth map, Time-lapse sky simulation, Beautiful constellation art, Celestial object search, Night vision mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and not cluttered with ads
- 🌟 Excellent for stargazing and learning about the night sky
- 🌍 Helpful ground references for locating celestial objects
- 🎓 Great educational tool for young astronomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional calibration and alignment issues
- 🔍 Limited information on stars beyond just names
- 🌌 Can't see below the horizon
- 🗺️ Clumsy and unintuitive navigation at times
- 🔍 Small viewing area that makes it hard to see all the stars

**Reported bugs**

- Compass bearing is inaccurate
- Active tracking no longer works
- App becomes unusable after certain updates

**Requested features**

- Add information on comets, meteor showers, and other space events
- Provide an option to only show visible stars
- Improve search functionality to find planets, moons, and other objects not currently in the sky
- Offer a live tracking mode that updates in real-time


### Star Map Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-map-tracker-sky-journey/id1227311762)

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Identify stars, constellations, planets, and galaxies in real-time. It provides detailed information and helps you locate celestial objects.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality celestial body view, Identification of over 3,000 stars, Depiction of 88 constellations, Real-time celestial object tracking, Solar system object identification, Compass calibration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stars & Constellations | $1.99 | one-time |
| Planets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✨ Visually appealing design
- 🌟 Shows constellations
- 🔭 Useful for beginners
- 💡 VR feature is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate star/planet positions
- 🧭 Compass calibration issues
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Not worth the premium cost
- 🚫 Free version is too limited

**Reported bugs**

- Map is disoriented
- Stars and planets do not track movement
- Calibration does not stick
- App freezes
- App always points north

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality for stars
- Include planets in the free version
- Improve compass synchronization
- Add language options
- Show horizon line


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Sky Map 2 free?

Classic Sky Map 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Star Map Tracker free?

Star Map Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Sky Map 2 or Star Map Tracker?

Star Map Tracker is rated higher. Classic Sky Map 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Star Map Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classic Sky Map 2 or Star Map Tracker have ads?

Neither Classic Sky Map 2 nor Star Map Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Sky Map 2 or Star Map Tracker?

Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, and Star Map Tracker every 5 months. Most recently, Classic Sky Map 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Star Map Tracker on November 2, 2026.

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