# StarMap 3D vs Telescopius

The clearest difference is price: Telescopius at Free against StarMap 3D's $1.99. Telescopius also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). StarMap 3D's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 54%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

StarMap 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarMap 3D has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of StarMap 3D's written reviews are positive against 54% of Telescopius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarMap 3D | Telescopius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanville Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324038410) | [Sebastian Oscar Garcia Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735930655) |

## 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


### Telescopius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751)

Discover celestial objects for your telescope and plan stunning astrophotography shots. Save favorite targets, simulate camera framings, and create intricate mosaics. Explore a community gallery of breathtaking astrophotography.

**Highlights:** Find telescope targets, Save favorite celestial objects, Simulate astrophotography framings, Plan image mosaics, Community astrophotography gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarMap 3D free?

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

### Is Telescopius free?

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

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

StarMap 3D is rated higher. StarMap 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Telescopius averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither StarMap 3D nor Telescopius shows ads.

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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.*