Comparison

Galaxy Map vs Skyview

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Map

Explore the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in an interactive 3D map. Discover nebulae, supernovae, and planets, with stunning visuals based on NASA data. Ideal for education and space enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D galaxy map
  • Explore nebulae and supernovae
  • Fly through planetary atmospheres
  • Land on planets
  • Based on NASA data
  • Available in 100+ languages
Features
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The galaxy map is an interactive map of the Milky Way galaxy, Andromeda and their satellite galaxies. Explore the Orion Arm's nebulae and supernovae from the comfort of your spaceship. Fly through the atmosphere of Mars and many other planets and you can even land on them. Discover the galaxy in a stunning three dimensional map based on NASA's artistic impression of the Milky Way galactic structure. Photos are taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes like Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray, Herschel Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope. This interactive 3D map is excellent for teachers to use for instruction, and it is a great astronomy resource for students to explore the Milky Way galaxy and space as they learn more about the universe we live in. Available in over 100 languages! You can also From the outskirts of the galaxy, in the Norma-Outer spiral arm to the galactic center's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, discover a galaxy full of amazing facts. Notable structures included: the Pillars of Creation, Helix Nebula, the Engraved Hourglass Nebula, the Pleiades, the Orion Arm (where the solar system and the Earth are located) with its Orion belt. Check out neighboring dwarf galaxies such as Sagittarius and the Canis Major Overdensity, stellar streams as well as internal galactic components such as a variety of nebulae, star clusters or supernovae. Explore space and get a little closer to our wonderful universe with this awesome astronomy app! The Galaxy Map requires internet access to retrieve information from the wiki.

About

Skyview

Explore the cosmos with this planetarium app. Identify planets, stars, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial object locations, visualize Earth's day/night zones, and learn detailed information about celestial bodies. Includes an interactive space quiz for premium users.

Highlights
  • Identify planets, stars, and constellations
  • Real-time stargazing
  • Interactive star map
  • Celestial object tracking
  • Detailed celestial body information
  • Space quiz
Features
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Sky View - Explore Universe application provides a learning experience about planets. Learn the previous information about the sky and stars. Are you ready to begin your cosmic journey? Download Sky View - Explore the Universe today and experience the magnificence of the universe from the comfort of your own device! Take a cosmic adventure with Sky View - Explore Universe, the go-to planetarium Sky Observatory app. Immerse yourself in real-time stargazing and discover the night sky's mysteries. App Features: 1. Simply point your device at the sky to identify planets, constellations, satellites, and thousands of stars. 2. Explore our star map to find the precise locations of stars and constellations, thereby enhancing your astronomical knowledge. 3. Follow the course of celestial objects and see their exact locations in the sky at any moment and date. 4. Visualise the Earth's day and night zones to help with your stargazing planning. 5. Get detailed information about the sun and moon, including current positions and phases. 6. Learn about the sizes and positions of planets and the moon, expanding your knowledge of our celestial neighbours. 7. Explore a comprehensive list of satellites, complete with photographs and specialised information. 8. Stay up to date on the current moon phase and time, ideal for lunar mates. 9. Display moon phases in current time and date. 10. space explorer with rocket research & observations. 11. satellite information with planets and galaxies with star planets. Premium Feature: Dive into the wonders of the universe with our interactive Space Quiz! Challenge yourself with exciting questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and more. Expand your knowledge and curiosity about the mysteries of space. What You'll Get in the Premium Plan: 1. Exclusive Space Quizzes: Access a wide range of advanced questions that delve deeper into space science. 2. Learn and Explore: Detailed explanations for every question to help you learn as you play. Unlock the premium plan to turn your curiosity into expertise and become a space enthusiast! Ready to journey through the stars? If you have any questions or need help. reach out to us at app-support@md-tech.in.

Screenshots

Galaxy Map4 screens
Skyview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skyview at none against Galaxy Map's shown. Skyview also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Galaxy Map sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Skyview sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Galaxy Map against 4.6 for Skyview. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 609 and 323 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Galaxy Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skyview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Map ships an update monthly, Skyview every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galaxy Map versus Skyview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy MapSkyview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (609 ratings)4.6 (323 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings609 — better323
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size632 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NistorescuAnkur Dhameliya

Customer experience

Galaxy Map

All ratings609 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.5%

Skyview

All ratings323 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Galaxy Map

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Explore button shows nothing
  • Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work
  • App won't load on iPad
  • Text displays as boxes in language settings
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  • Mars moon orbital speed incorrect
  • App kicks users out during exploration
  • Loading issues and incomplete functionality
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

18 requests
  • Search button to find galaxies and objects
  • More diverse and realistic black hole designs
  • AR feature to identify stars/planets in real sky
  • More free content and objects
  • Exoplanet additions (TRAPPIST-1e, J1407B)
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  • Ability to click on stars within galaxies for details
  • Generated planets around stars
  • Sandbox/creation mode for user-generated content
  • Animation for Milky Way and Andromeda
  • More galaxy variety in the app
  • Coordinates filter for objects
  • Space-Engine style gameplay
  • Flying through galaxies feature
  • More female character customization options
  • VIP version option
  • Brown dwarfs addition
  • Photosphere viewing mode
  • More detailed star information

Skyview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Galaxy Map

One-time13
  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$0.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • Buy ship - Alien Destroyer$1.99
  • Buy ship - Alien fighter$1.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$1.99
  • Buy ship - Dragon Frigate$1.99
  • Essentials bundle - SALE$2.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • 3D Visualization Pack$3.99
  • Ultimate bundle - SALE$4.99
  • Essentials bundle$4.99
  • Ultimate bundle$8.99
1 purchases

Skyview

One-time1
  • Pro Plan$14.99

Questions

Is Galaxy Map free?
Galaxy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyview free?
Skyview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Map or Skyview?
Galaxy Map and Skyview are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 609 and 323 ratings respectively.
Do Galaxy Map or Skyview have ads?
Galaxy Map shows ads; Skyview does not.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Map or Skyview?
Galaxy Map ships an update monthly, and Skyview every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Map was updated on October 16, 2026 and Skyview on October 16, 2026.

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