Comparison

Classic Sky Map 2 vs Sky Map

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

Head to head
About

Classic Sky Map 2

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
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Ever wonder why so many astronomy apps are so hard to use? We do. So we made Classic Sky Map simple and intuitive enough for anyone to enjoy. The user interface is beautiful and straightforward, the controls are easy to use and most settings are just a tap or two away. Classic Sky Map shows you thousands of the brightest stars, the Moon, planets, constellations, meteor showers and more. And it's painless. Free Features: - Live Tracking. Simply point your device toward the stars and the sky map aligns itself automatically, showing you the portion of the sky at which you are looking. If your device has a compass, Classic Sky Map uses it automatically. If not, you can tell Classic Sky Map where the North is, and it aligns the sky map accordingly. - Live Earth Map. Quickly jump from one city to another by tapping on a map that shows the Earth's day and night boundary in real-time. If you allow it, Classic Sky Map can detect your current location automatically. You can also create custom viewing locations in seconds. - Fast Forward and Rewind. Accelerate or reverse time to understand how stars and planets appear to move in the sky over a longer period of time. - Beautiful Constellation Images. We put a tremendous amount of work into creating beautiful constellation images inspired by antique engravings and aligning them precisely with the stars. - Sharing. Share snapshots of the sky map with your friends at the tap of a button. - Quick Help. Should you have any questions while using Classic Sky Map, a concise, illustrated user guide will help answer them quickly. Full Version Features (In-App Purchase): - Interactive Search. Simply type in a search field, pick an object from a list of matches, then point your device toward the sky. An arrow appears and guides you until you are pointing your device toward the object you selected. If the object is not yet visible in the sky, its next rise time is displayed. - Sky Events. Classic Sky Map shows a list of current sky events such as meteor showers, eclipses and more and helps you quickly locate them in the sky. - Night Vision. Classic Sky Map's night vision mode helps minimize loss of dark adaptation. And we went the extra mile to make it look great in cyan, orange or red. - Extra Information. Tooltips and an information panel show details about stars, planets, the Moon, meteor showers and more. - Personalization Options. Personalize your sky map by turning various guides and display options on or off. Have fun!

About

Sky Map

Identify stars, planets, and constellations using augmented reality. Explore celestial bodies with real-time tracking, learn mythology, and track astronomical events. Perfect for anyone curious about the night sky.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR sky map
  • 88 constellations with artwork and mythology
  • Planet tracking
  • Astronomical event calendar
  • Tonight's sky conditions
  • Multiple sky culture views
Features
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Sky Map: Constellation Finder – Your Personal Star Chart & Night Sky Guide Point your phone at the sky and instantly identify stars, planets, and constellations with augmented reality. Sky Map turns your iPhone into a powerful star finder and planet tracker that works day or night. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer, an astronomy student, or just curious about what's up there tonight — Sky Map makes it easy to explore the night sky with real-time AR tracking and a beautiful, intuitive interface. WHAT MAKES SKYMAP SPECIAL - Real-Time AR Sky Map – Point your device at the sky and see stars, planets, constellations, and satellites overlaid on your camera view in real time - 88 Constellations – Browse all 88 officially recognized constellations with stunning artwork, mythology stories, and finding tips - Planet Tracker – Track Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto with precision positioning - Star Chart & Star Finder – Locate any star or celestial object with accurate altitude, azimuth, and orbital data - Constellation Academy – Learn constellation legends, zodiac stories, and fun astronomy facts - Astronomical Calendar – Never miss a meteor shower, eclipse, equinox, or planetary alignment - Tonight's Sky Conditions – Real-time weather analysis tells you if it's a good night for stargazing (cloud cover, humidity, best viewing time) - Planet Visibility Timeline – See exactly when each planet is visible tonight and the best time to look - Multiple Sky Cultures – See the same sky through Western, Chinese, and Indian constellation traditions - Zodiac Signs – Find your zodiac constellation in the real sky PERFECT FOR - Stargazers & astronomy enthusiasts - Students & teachers learning about space and the solar system - Couples planning a romantic stargazing date night - Parents teaching kids about stars and planets - Campers & hikers who want to navigate by the stars - Anyone who's ever looked up and wondered "what star is that?" WHY CHOOSE SKYMAP OVER OTHER STAR APPS? Unlike basic planetarium apps, Sky Map combines a live AR star map with an educational constellation academy, weather-based stargazing forecasts, and an astronomical events calendar — all in one beautiful app. No internet required for core sky mapping. Download Sky Map now and start exploring the universe from your backyard. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://harmonycrafted.com/apps/skymap/

Screenshots

Classic Sky Map 24 screens
Sky Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sky Map at weekly against Classic Sky Map 2's every 16 months. Sky Map also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 76%). Classic Sky Map 2's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 46) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Classic Sky Map 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic Sky Map 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Sky Map 2 has 9.8K ratings behind it against 46, 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 95% of Sky Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, Sky Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classic Sky Map 2 versus Sky Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Sky Map 2Sky Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.8K ratings) — better4.4 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews95.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better46
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX04 Studios Inc.Avinash Kumar

Customer experience

Classic Sky Map 2

All ratings8,890 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.0%

Sky Map

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Classic Sky Map 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compass bearing is inaccurate
  • Active tracking no longer works
  • App becomes unusable after certain updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Sky Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Sky Map 2

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
4 purchases

Sky Map

Subscriptions3
  • Skymap Premium – Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Stargazer Monthly Premium Plan$24.991 Month
  • Cosmic Explorer Annual Plan3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Celestial Master Lifetime Plan$89.99

Questions

Is Classic Sky Map 2 free?
Classic Sky Map 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Map free?
Sky Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Sky Map 2 or Sky Map?
Classic Sky Map 2 is rated higher. Classic Sky Map 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Sky Map averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.
Do Classic Sky Map 2 or Sky Map have ads?
Neither Classic Sky Map 2 nor Sky Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Sky Map 2 or Sky Map?
Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, and Sky Map weekly. Most recently, Classic Sky Map 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sky Map on October 30, 2026.

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