# StarMap 3D vs ASGuide

The clearest difference is price: ASGuide at Free against StarMap 3D's $1.99. ASGuide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). StarMap 3D's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 9) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

ASGuide is free to download; StarMap 3D costs $1.99 up front. StarMap 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ASGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StarMap 3D against 4.8 for ASGuide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarMap 3D has 1.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of StarMap 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of ASGuide's.

StarMap 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, ASGuide every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarMap 3D | ASGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews) | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asguide/id1500363899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanville Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324038410) | [Philip Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500363898) |

## What reviewers say

### StarMap 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407)

Explore the night sky with this astronomy guide. It uses your device's sensors to identify planets, constellations, and deep sky objects in real-time. Discover detailed information about celestial bodies and visualize the universe in 3D.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Augmented reality night sky view, Detailed information on stars and deep sky objects, Constellation artwork and line options, Location-based celestial mapping, 3D universe visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellation Artwork | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate mapping of stars and planets
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for learning about the night sky
- 🌟 Provides a great stargazing experience
- 🔭 Helpful for amateur astronomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in mapping
- 🧭 Compass/directional issues
- 🌌 Limited information on deep sky objects
- 🕰️ Time slider could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar integration issues
- Incorrect positioning of celestial bodies

**Requested features**

- Improved 3D mode and controls
- More detailed information on planets, stars, and galaxies
- Alerts for upcoming astronomical events
- Option to search for specific celestial objects


### ASGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asguide/id1500363899)

Explore the night sky with this astronomy companion. Discover planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more visible from your location. Generate custom viewing lists and preview celestial objects with an interactive sky atlas.

**Highlights:** Discover celestial objects visible from your location, Generate custom viewing lists, View detailed observation information, Interactive sky atlas preview, Dark mode for nighttime viewing, Sunrise/sunset and moon phase dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarMap 3D free?

StarMap 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ASGuide free?

ASGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StarMap 3D or ASGuide?

StarMap 3D and ASGuide are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do StarMap 3D or ASGuide have ads?

Neither StarMap 3D nor ASGuide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarMap 3D or ASGuide?

StarMap 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and ASGuide every 4 months. Most recently, StarMap 3D was updated on September 22, 2026 and ASGuide on September 1, 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.*