# SkyORB Classic Astronomy vs Reentry AR

The clearest difference is rating: Reentry AR at 5.0 against SkyORB Classic Astronomy's 4.5. Reentry AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). SkyORB Classic Astronomy's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 33%) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyORB Classic Astronomy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Reentry AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reentry AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyORB Classic Astronomy has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of SkyORB Classic Astronomy's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reentry AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SkyORB Classic Astronomy ships an update every 2 months, Reentry AR every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyORB Classic Astronomy | Reentry AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyorb-classic-astronomy/id338051358/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reentry-ar/id1536701365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephane Denis](https://appshunter.io/developer/295455703) | [Toriningen Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/361194121) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyORB Classic Astronomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyorb-classic-astronomy/id338051358)

Explore the cosmos with a 3D planetarium and real-time celestial event tracking. Identify stars and planets using your device's sensors and AR, and receive notifications for upcoming astronomical phenomena. Access detailed information and simulations from any location.

**Highlights:** 3D star map and planetarium, Real-time planet orbits, AR night sky identification, Celestial event notifications, Universal search for celestial objects, Moon phase tracking, Worldwide sky simulations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-year Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for stargazing
- 🔍 Useful for identifying stars, planets, and constellations
- 📅 Helpful calendar of astronomical events
- 🌍 Accurate representation of the night sky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Inaccurate or missing information
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Compass and orientation issues
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Incorrect or outdated celestial data
- Persistent login and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Improved search and navigation
- Ability to track comets and asteroids
- Seamless integration with telescopes


### Reentry AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reentry-ar/id1536701365)

Experience the return of the Hayabusa2 re-entry capsule in augmented reality. This application visualizes the capsule's trajectory as it lands in South Australia, overlaid onto your device's camera view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality trajectory display, Visualizes re-entry capsule path, Overlays on camera feed, Educational space mission data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyORB Classic Astronomy free?

SkyORB Classic Astronomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reentry AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyORB Classic Astronomy or Reentry AR?

Reentry AR is rated higher. SkyORB Classic Astronomy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Reentry AR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SkyORB Classic Astronomy or Reentry AR have ads?

SkyORB Classic Astronomy shows ads; Reentry AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyORB Classic Astronomy or Reentry AR?

SkyORB Classic Astronomy ships an update every 2 months, and Reentry AR every 3 days. Most recently, SkyORB Classic Astronomy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reentry AR on October 13, 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.*