# Star Chart vs Star Walk 2 Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Star Chart at none against Star Walk 2 Plus's shown. Star Chart also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (85% vs 70%). Star Walk 2 Plus's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 25K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Chart sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Star Walk 2 Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Star Chart against 4.6 for Star Walk 2 Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 96K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Star Chart's written reviews are positive against 70% of Star Walk 2 Plus's.

Star Chart ships an update fortnightly, Star Walk 2 Plus every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Chart | Star Walk 2 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart/id345542655/reviews) | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **96K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/331526972) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Chart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart/id345542655)

Explore the cosmos with this augmented reality astronomy app. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial bodies and their positions, even traveling through time to view the universe's past and future.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sky identification, 3D simulation of the visible universe, Real-time celestial object tracking, Time shift to view past/future sky, Explore planets, moons, and sun, View constellations and deep sky objects, Detailed object information

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Showers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extended Solar System | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Constellations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satellites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extended Star Catalog | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Messier Catalog | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Impressive visuals
- 🌌 Comprehensive celestial information
- 🔍 Helpful for learning constellations
- 🌍 Accurate location tracking
- 🌠 Enjoyable stargazing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Outdated and unsupported
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping and calibration
- 🔍 Missing key celestial objects

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Purchased upgrades not working
- Incorrect positioning of celestial objects
- GPS location not detected properly
- Scrolling and navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Update app with latest celestial objects
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable in-app purchases
- Enhance mapping and calibration accuracy
- Add search functionality for specific stars/planets


### Star Walk 2 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-plus-live-sky-map/id1112481571)

Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.

**Highlights:** Real-time sky map, 3D constellation models, Time machine feature, Deep sky object identification, Augmented reality mode, Celestial event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| StarWalk2 Ads+ Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Discover Solar System Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Tracker in the Sky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky View: without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky Map: Limited Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Night Sky View: No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Informative and educational
- 🔭 Accurate star/planet tracking
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
- 🔊 Relaxing background music
- 🌍 Useful for stargazing and astronomy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and controls
- 🧭 Inaccurate compass and location tracking
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Compass and location tracking issues
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Purchased upgrades not syncing across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed information about stars and constellations
- Improve widget functionality and visibility of planets/satellites
- Implement a dark mode for better visibility at night
- Allow customization of the display and overlay options
- Enhance the augmented reality experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Chart free?

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

### Is Star Walk 2 Plus free?

Star Walk 2 Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Chart or Star Walk 2 Plus?

Star Walk 2 Plus is rated higher. Star Chart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Star Walk 2 Plus averages 4.6 from 96K ratings.

### Do Star Chart or Star Walk 2 Plus have ads?

Star Walk 2 Plus shows ads; Star Chart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Chart or Star Walk 2 Plus?

Star Chart ships an update fortnightly, and Star Walk 2 Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Star Chart was updated on November 4, 2026 and Star Walk 2 Plus on November 4, 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.*