# Starmap vs Star Gazer

The clearest difference is rating: Star Gazer at 5.0 against Starmap's 4.0. Starmap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starmap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Star Gazer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Gazer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starmap | Star Gazer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap/id284408099/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-gazer/id6807191490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fredd](https://appshunter.io/developer/283006534) | [The App Tower Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552974553) |

## What reviewers say

### Starmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap/id284408099)

Explore the night sky with a comprehensive star atlas. Identify celestial objects, track comets and asteroids, and access detailed information on stars, constellations, and lunar features. Includes live solar physics data and a red night-vision mode for stargazing.

**Highlights:** Extensive star and object catalogues, Live solar physics data, Detailed lunar features, Real-time comet and asteroid tracking, Telescope and eyepiece simulation, Red night-vision mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What Happens when Galaxies Collide? | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wandering the Summer Sky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exploring the Crab Nebula | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10h8'22", 11°58'2" | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Star That Should Not Exist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Un océan d'étoiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Esculape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sur le dos du cheval ailé | $0.99 | one-time |
| L'étoile qui ne devrait pas exister | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vieillesse prématurée à Galaxie-Ville | $0.99 | one-time |


### Star Gazer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-gazer/id6807191490)

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. It provides detailed information, shows the darkest viewing directions based on your location, and allows you to explore constellations in 3D. Discover what's visible tonight, including meteor showers and deep-sky objects.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Darkest sky direction finder, 3D constellation exploration, Detailed information on stars, planets, and Messier objects, Meteor shower tracking, Time scrubber for future sky viewing, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Gazer Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starmap free?

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

### Is Star Gazer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starmap or Star Gazer?

Star Gazer is rated higher. Starmap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Star Gazer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Starmap or Star Gazer have ads?

Star Gazer shows ads; Starmap does not.

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