# Classic Sky Map 2 vs FlashMathFlash

The clearest difference is price: Classic Sky Map 2 at Free against FlashMathFlash's $1.99. Classic Sky Map 2 also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 12). FlashMathFlash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Classic Sky Map 2 is free to download; FlashMathFlash costs $1.99 up front. Classic Sky Map 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlashMathFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlashMathFlash 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 8.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Classic Sky Map 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlashMathFlash's.

Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, FlashMathFlash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Sky Map 2 | FlashMathFlash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sky-map-2/id1137455038/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashmathflash/id6752585642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X04 Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/510671181) | [Level Up Math LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840031315) |

## 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


### FlashMathFlash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashmathflash/id6752585642)

Practice essential math facts with a customizable flashcard game. Focus on multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division with options for negative numbers and timed sessions. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement.

**Highlights:** Multiplication, addition, subtraction, division practice, Customizable focus and helper numbers, Timed or un-timed sessions, Negative number support, Score tracking and results export, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Sky Map 2 free?

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

### Is FlashMathFlash free?

FlashMathFlash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

FlashMathFlash is rated higher. Classic Sky Map 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while FlashMathFlash averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Classic Sky Map 2 or FlashMathFlash have ads?

Neither Classic Sky Map 2 nor FlashMathFlash shows ads.

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

Classic Sky Map 2 ships an update every 16 months, and FlashMathFlash fortnightly. Most recently, Classic Sky Map 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and FlashMathFlash on June 9, 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.*