Constellation Map mobile vs AR
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.
AR
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Discover the universe like never before! This cutting-edge augmented reality app transforms your device into a powerful celestial guide. Simply point your camera at the night sky to instantly identify stars, planets, constellations, and deep-space objects with pinpoint accuracy. Perfect for both amateur stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, our app delivers professional-grade sky mapping in your pocket. The intuitive interface makes cosmic exploration accessible to everyone, while advanced features satisfy experienced observers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR at none against Constellation Map mobile's 1. AR also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Constellation Map mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constellation Map mobile | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | siranet GK | JOC |
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
AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Constellation Map mobile
- Remove ads 1 month$1.991 Month
AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Constellation Map mobile free?
Is AR free?
Do Constellation Map mobile or AR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Constellation Map mobile or AR?
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