# Good To Stargaze vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is monetization model: SpaceWeatherLive at free with in-app purchases against Good To Stargaze's subscription. SpaceWeatherLive also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Good To Stargaze's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Good To Stargaze sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Good To Stargaze holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 225 and 192 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Good To Stargaze's written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Good To Stargaze ships an update every 2 months, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Good To Stargaze | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559/reviews)** | [3.9 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **53.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### Good To Stargaze

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Elite Subscription - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Elite Subscription - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Hobby Subscription - One Year | $23.99 | one-time |

**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


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Good To Stargaze free?

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

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

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

Good To Stargaze is rated higher. Good To Stargaze averages 4.4 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 3.9 from 192 ratings.

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

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; Good To Stargaze does not.

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

Good To Stargaze ships an update every 2 months, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, Good To Stargaze was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 25, 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.*