# Astrospheric vs Good To Stargaze

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrospheric at 87% against Good To Stargaze's 29%. Astrospheric also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Good To Stargaze sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astrospheric holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 226 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Astrospheric's written reviews are positive against 29% of Good To Stargaze's.

Astrospheric ships an update every 2 weeks, Good To Stargaze every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astrospheric | Good To Stargaze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews)** | [4.4 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | #155 |
| Size | 39 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) |

## What reviewers say

### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Weather, #135 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


### Good To Stargaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive tool to determine the best times for stargazing. It offers detailed forecasts for weather, seeing conditions, transparency, and light pollution. Ideal for both amateur and professional astronomers using any viewing equipment.

**Highlights:** Weather forecast, Seeing conditions, Transparency forecast, Light pollution data, Hourly forecasts, Long-term forecasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Subscription - Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Value Subscription - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Hobbyist - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Professional - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $25.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate for planning viewing nights
- 👍 Useful for astronomers
- 👍 Good for finding right conditions
- 👍 Reliable forecast
- 👍 Clean, organized interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Expensive subscription model
- 😞 Pessimistic predictions
- 😞 Free features removed
- 😞 Unusable without payment
- 😞 Inaccurate forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- App is a buggy site wrapper
- App not working for current location
- App shows previous 24 hours, not upcoming
- App shows rain when it's clear
- App doesn't work or is SUPER slow to load after Apple update

**Requested features**

- Grandfathering in initial users
- Unique payment option instead of subscription
- More precise geolocation feature
- Map key for chart colors
- Include light pollution map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astrospheric free?

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

### Is Good To Stargaze free?

Good To Stargaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astrospheric or Good To Stargaze?

Astrospheric is rated higher. Astrospheric averages 4.8 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Good To Stargaze averages 4.4 from 226 ratings.

### Do Astrospheric or Good To Stargaze have ads?

Neither Astrospheric nor Good To Stargaze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astrospheric or Good To Stargaze?

Astrospheric ships an update every 2 weeks, and Good To Stargaze every 2 months. Most recently, Astrospheric was updated on November 11, 2026 and Good To Stargaze on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Astrospheric or Good To Stargaze?

Astrospheric currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Good To Stargaze at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*