Comparison

The Sky by Redshift vs Star Identification Camera

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

Head to head
About

The Sky by Redshift

This app is a powerful yet easy-to-use planetarium that acts as your daily astronomy companion. Simply point your device at the sky to identify planets, stars, and constellations, and explore celestial objects with detailed views and informative explanations.

Highlights
  • Identify stars, planets, and constellations
  • Track celestial object paths
  • Simulate astronomical events
  • Explore deep-space objects
  • Learn about astronomical phenomena
  • Eclipse timetable and simulation
Features
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Developed in collaboration with THAMES & KOSMOS: The Sky – Astronomy, a powerful and easy-to-use planetarium – your daily companion for observing the sky! Which star is this? Where do I find Mars? Is it the ISS up there? Hold your smartphone or tablet up to the sky and see which planets, stars, or constellations are above you. Where is Jupiter and how can I find my zodiac in the sky? The Sky shows you the position of celestial objects in the sky with just a few taps. Get close-up views not only of near-Earth planets and moons, but also experience deep-space objects in stunning detail. What do the Saturnian moons look like? The Sky takes you on a breath-taking journey into the infinite realms of outer space. Fly to planets, stars, and other celestial bodies and let the app tell you about our Universe. What is a solar eclipse and what does an opposition of Mars mean? The Sky answers your questions with stunning animations and insightful explanations. Thus, even beginners will be able to understand the mechanics and to visually imagine the most important celestial events. No matter if you are a beginner or amateur astronomer, child or adult - with the intuitive app The Sky, everyone will immediately understand the sky - without much prior knowledge and long training. Shine with your knowledge of the sky, around the campfire or on night walks: with The Sky, astronomy will always be a pleasure! Discover the joy of watching the skies and the age-old fascination with space that has inspired mankind for millennia – and become part of the worldwide Redshift community. The app contains more than 9,000 stars, 88 constellations, hundreds of moons, asteroids and comets, as well as 200 spectacular deep-sky objects - all with accurate position calculation and motion tracking in real time. At a glance: • Recognize the stars and constellations of the night sky • Identify planets, moons, comets, and satellites and track their paths • Take breath-taking flights through space to distant stars and colorful nebulae • See what’s going on in the sky tonight with a direct simulation of the events • Learn to understand astronomical phenomena and events New in version 2.0: • Eclipse Timetable • Orbits of celestial objects • Expanded database with 6500 cities worldwide, including 2500 cities in the United States Were you able to witness the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024? This app contains everything you need know about this magical event: • Detailed description of the path of the eclipse in Mexico, the USA and Canada • Information on how to safely observe a solar eclipse • Eclipse timetable with the exact times for your location or best viewing position • Direct simulation of the eclipse in exciting animations • Sky map with the planets and stars that could be seen during the totality phase • Illustrated explanations of how a solar eclipse occurs • Everything about solar eclipses: Explanations and facts, illustrated with pictures and videos • Location selection via map, location search or GPS or selection of the "best position" for observation Your thirst for knowledge is not yet satisfied? With the premium subscription, you can activate many additional spaceflights and orbits as well as additional knowledge sections of "Discover astronomy". Here you can find more spectacular images and videos of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. There is also an eclipse calendar with all solar and lunar eclipses between 1900 and 2100 and a guided tour of the U.S. MARS 2020 mission. This tour includes images and animations of the landing on Mars, as well as of the environment at the landing site of the Mars rover Perseverance. ***** Questions or suggestions for improvements: Mail to support@redshiftsky.com We are looking forward to your feedback! For more information on news and updates: redshiftsky.com www.redshiftsky.com/terms-of-use-the-sky/ *****

About

Star Identification Camera

Capture stunning images of stars and the Milky Way with a single tap. This app automatically identifies and labels celestial bodies in your photos, offering a complete astronomy experience from shooting to sharing.

Highlights
  • One-click star and Milky Way photography
  • Automatic celestial body recognition and marking
  • Real-time raw stacking with GPU acceleration
  • Editing tools for color temperature, contrast, and saturation
  • Support for Messier objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clusters)
  • Uncompressed image sharing
Features
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Shoot stars/Milky Way with one click;Automatically recognize and mark celestial bodies in photos. Provid a complete solution for astronomy enthusiasts from identification, shooting, marking to output. ※Professional Star Photography App: Enjoy a simple yet outstanding astronomical photography experience. Designed to capture faint light, just tap the shutter to easily record the magnificent scenes of stars, constellations, and the Milky Way without complicated settings.Currently, it supports and defaults to raw stacking, and uses GPU acceleration to achieve real-time stacking during shooting, ensuring photos are high-definition in real-time. ※Automatic Celestial Body Recognition and Marking Capable of automatically recognizing and marking stars and constellations. With precise image recognition technology, it is more accurate than traditional gyroscope positioning, thus able to directly mark celestial bodies on photos, providing an intuitive "what you see is what you get" astronomical experience. ——Newly added Messier objects are now available for exploration, including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters (Andromeda Galaxy and Pleiades are clearly visible in phone shots); ※Beautify and Share Photos Through editing tools, you can select stars, constellations, and nebulae marked in star photos, and make fine adjustments to color temperature, contrast, brightness, and saturation. Share uncompressed images with one click, and explore the beauty of celestial bodies with friends. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy/7460b162-6eca-4768-b97c-8ab2e7e06bc3/privacy

Screenshots

The Sky by Redshift4 screens
Star Identification Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Sky by Redshift at 4.7 against Star Identification Camera's 4.0. The Sky by Redshift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (811 vs 1). Star Identification Camera's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. The Sky by Redshift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Star Identification Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Sky by Redshift holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Sky by Redshift has 811 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of The Sky by Redshift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Identification Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Sky by Redshift ships an update every 2 months, Star Identification Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Sky by Redshift versus Star Identification Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Sky by RedshiftStar Identification Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (811 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings811 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Soft Media Verlag GmbH腾 王

Customer experience

The Sky by Redshift

All ratings811 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

Star Identification Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Sky by Redshift

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unauthorized access to private systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Red light option to preserve night vision
  • Smaller, less obtrusive pointer
  • More features and accurate information

Star Identification Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Sky by Redshift

Subscriptions2
  • The Sky Premium 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • The Sky Premium 1 Year$3.991 Year
4 purchases

Star Identification Camera

Subscriptions3
  • 3-month subscription$0.993 Months
  • 6-month subscription$1.996 Months
  • 12-month subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime subscription$6.99

Questions

Is The Sky by Redshift free?
The Sky by Redshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Identification Camera free?
Star Identification Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Sky by Redshift or Star Identification Camera?
The Sky by Redshift is rated higher. The Sky by Redshift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while Star Identification Camera averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Sky by Redshift or Star Identification Camera have ads?
Star Identification Camera shows ads; The Sky by Redshift does not.
Which is updated more often, The Sky by Redshift or Star Identification Camera?
The Sky by Redshift ships an update every 2 months, and Star Identification Camera fortnightly. Most recently, The Sky by Redshift was updated on September 21, 2026 and Star Identification Camera on September 17, 2026.

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