# Starry Map vs Constellation Map mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Constellation Map mobile at 86% against Starry Map's 62%. Constellation Map mobile also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 246) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Starry Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starry Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Constellation Map mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Constellation Map mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constellation Map mobile has 4.6K ratings behind it against 246, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Starry Map's written reviews are positive against 86% of Constellation Map mobile's.

Starry Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Constellation Map mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starry Map | Constellation Map mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-map-mobile/id1435568096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 246 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [にゃんこソフトウェア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843663669) | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) |

## What reviewers say

### Starry Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850)

Identify stars, constellations, and satellites by pointing your phone at the night sky. Augmented reality overlays display celestial names in real-time. Receive notifications for upcoming satellite passes and meteor showers.

**Highlights:** AR celestial identification, Constellation and star catalog, Satellite tracking and alerts, Meteor shower notifications, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Constellation Map mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-map-mobile/id1435568096)

Explore the night sky by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, constellations, and planets with detailed information. View celestial bodies below the horizon and track planetary orbits.

**Highlights:** Identify stars, constellations, and planets, View celestial bodies below the horizon, Track planetary orbits, Display over 100 bright stars and objects, Zoom and pan with touch gestures, Toggle display of constellation lines and names

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads  1 month | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate star/planet mapping
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and experts
- 🌟 Great for stargazing and astrophotography
- 🌙 Useful moon phase and solar orbit information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment/calibration issues
- 🔀 Reversed/incorrect orientation
- 🔍 Difficulty locating specific celestial objects
- 💻 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Incorrect positioning of sun, moon, and planets
- Constellation names disappearing or not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to view constellations from inside the celestial sphere
- Improve search functionality to easily find planets, stars, and galaxies
- Provide more detailed information and descriptions for celestial objects
- Add ability to calibrate the app to match the actual sky view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starry Map free?

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

### Is Constellation Map mobile free?

Constellation Map mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starry Map or Constellation Map mobile?

Constellation Map mobile is rated higher. Starry Map averages 4.5 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Constellation Map mobile averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Starry Map or Constellation Map mobile have ads?

Both Starry Map and Constellation Map mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starry Map or Constellation Map mobile?

Starry Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Constellation Map mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Starry Map was updated on September 19, 2026 and Constellation Map mobile on September 22, 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.*