Constellation Map mobile vs View Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Constellation Map mobile
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.
- 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
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Simply point your device towards the sky and this application will display the names of the stars, constellations and planets. You can check the orbital position of the planet in the solar system on a separate screen. You can also display stars below the horizon. You can display the names of about 100 bright stars, constellations, ecliptic, celestial equator, Deep Sky Objects, ISS, Celestial pole, and so on. You can enlarge or reduce the display by spreading or narrowing (pinch operation) with two fingers. Toggle display / non-display of constellation line, name etc. with double touch.
View Star
Explore the cosmos with an interactive 3D sky map. Identify stars, planets, and constellations using augmented reality. Learn fascinating facts about space objects and track celestial bodies.
- 3D sky exploration
- Celestial object identification
- Augmented Reality (AR) discovery
- Constellation and planet finder
- Capture and save sky views
- Personalized favorites list
- Space facts and articles
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Explore the night sky and discover stars, planets, galaxies, constellations, satellites, and other fascinating objects in space. Point your device toward the sky and use an intuitive experience to identify celestial objects, explore their positions, and learn more about the universe around you. • **Explore the Sky in 3D** Interact with stars and planets in an immersive 3D view. Move your fingers across the screen to explore the galaxy and discover fascinating astronomical objects. • **Identify Stars & Planets** Learn the names and details of stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and other celestial objects through an intuitive interface. • **Discover Objects with AR** Find the current positions of planets, stars, and constellations with Augmented Reality. Follow objects as they move and learn more about their position and orbital periods. • **Find Constellations & Planets** Search for constellations and planets, explore their current positions, and discover interesting information about the objects you find. • **Capture the Sky** Save interesting views of space with a simple tap and keep your favorite discoveries in your photo gallery. • **Create Your Favorites List** Build a personalized list of your favorite planets and keep their information easily accessible. • **Learn About Space** Read interesting articles and discover facts about planets, galaxies, black holes, meteorites, comets, and other fascinating space objects. • **Discover Earth & the Moon** Explore interesting facts about our planet, view the real-time position of the Moon, and explore time zones around the world using an interactive globe. Whether you're curious about the stars above you or want to learn more about our solar system, explore the sky, discover celestial objects, and learn about space in a simple and engaging way. **View Stars Subscription Options** • Weekly: 3-day free trial, then $2.99 per week • Monthly: 3-day free trial, then $9.99 per month • Yearly: 3-day free trial, then $19.99 per year Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your iTunes or Apple Account settings after purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://bestbutterllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://bestbutterllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Constellation Map mobile at 4.7 against View Star's 3.9. Constellation Map mobile also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Constellation Map mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and View Star sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Constellation Map mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Constellation Map mobile's written reviews are positive against 48% of View Star's.
Constellation Map mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, View Star fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Constellation Map mobile | View Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better | 3.9 (6.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews — better | 47.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | 6.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | siranet GK | Best Butter LLC |
Customer experience
Constellation Map mobile
View Star
User reviews
Constellation Map mobile
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate star/planet mapping
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and experts
- 🌟 Great for stargazing and astrophotography
- 🌙 Useful moon phase and solar orbit information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Alignment/calibration issues
- 🔀 Reversed/incorrect orientation
- 🔍 Difficulty locating specific celestial objects
- 💻 Compatibility problems on some devices
View Star
From 6.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent for novice users
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌟 Helpful for stargazing and learning about constellations
- 🔍 Accurate in identifying celestial objects
Room to improve
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Glitchy performance, especially in AR mode
- 📚 Lack of instructions and guidance
Bugs and requests
Constellation Map mobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on opening
- Incorrect positioning of sun, moon, and planets
- Constellation names disappearing or not displaying properly
Requested features
4 requests- 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
View Star
Reported bugs
3 issues- AR camera not aligning correctly with sky
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues with billing and cancellation
Requested features
4 requests- Add labels for planets and constellations
- Improve zoom and navigation capabilities
- Implement dark mode for better night vision
- Provide more educational content and information
In-app purchases
Constellation Map mobile
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
View Star
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Special Offer Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- monthly.subs3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly Special Offer1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
- Yearly Classic3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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