# The Sky by Redshift vs Star Identification Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sky by Redshift | Star Identification Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sky-by-redshift/id1481867620/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-identification-camera/id6505109102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **811** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 472 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) | [腾 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754886879) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sky by Redshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sky-by-redshift/id1481867620)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Sky Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| The Sky Premium 1 Year | $3.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Expertly done
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Beautiful and accurate
- 👍 Fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Intrusive advertising
- 🔍 Information banner not useful

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized access to private systems

**Requested features**

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


### Star Identification Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-identification-camera/id6505109102)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-month subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-month subscription | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-month subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| lifetime subscription | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*