Comparison

World Map Pro Edition vs Sky Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

World Map Pro Edition

Access a collection of informative world maps for quick reference. Explore interactive and detailed maps, including political, physical, and time zone views. Ideal for students, travelers, and the curious.

Highlights
  • Interactive World Map with zoom
  • Detailed political and physical maps
  • World Time Zone Map
  • Country and capital city search
  • Offline and online map access
  • Full-screen viewing
Features
Currently charting
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Explore the World at Your Fingertips! Looking for a fast, easy, and beautiful way to access world maps? Whether you're a student, traveler, trivia lover, or just curious about the world, this app gives you instant access to a collection of informative reference world maps. What's Inside: ========== - Interactive World Map - Zoom in to see greater detail - Large Detailed Map – See countries, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and even ocean floor contours. - Political Map – Understand global borders and countries. - Physical Map – Study landforms, elevations, and terrain. - World Time Zone Map – Track global time changes and stay in sync. Top Features: ========== - Quick search for countries and capital cities - Smooth map switching – just tap the top left corner! - Full-screen viewing in portrait or landscape - High-resolution maps – perfect for study or reference - Works offline and online (internet required for Interactive World Map) Fun Fact: Did you know that on May 4, 2018, North Korea adjusted its clocks by 30 minutes to align with South Korea? With the World Time Zone Map, you can track unique changes like this in real time! Download now and explore the world like never before.

About

Sky Guide

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real-time by holding your device overhead. Explore celestial bodies with AR overlays, track satellites like the ISS, and travel through time to view past and future astronomical events. Perfect for both novice and experienced stargazers.

Highlights
  • Automatic celestial object identification
  • Augmented reality sky overlay
  • Satellite tracking and notifications
  • Time travel for past/future viewing
  • Personalized astronomical event calendar
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Bring the beauty of the stars down to Earth. Hold Sky Guide® overhead to automatically identify any star, constellation, planet or satellite! Easy to use and powerful, it’s epic stargazing for any experience level. Is it a star or the planet Mars? Knowing what’s up in your night sky is easier than ever. Sky Guide’s AR mode superimposes figures onto your real sky so visualizing the heavens becomes effortless. Have you ever wished you could recognize constellations but didn’t want to fumble around with paper star charts? Now you can. A speck of light crosses the night sky, growing brighter. What could it be? You don’t have to wonder anymore. Track a bright satellite and receive perfectly-timed notifications whenever the International Space Station is about to fly over your location. With Sky Guide, you’ll be saying ‘Goodbye, aliens’ and ‘Hellooooo, astronauts!’ Voyage to the past or future with cinematic time controls. Know where the Moon will be later in the evening so you can capture that perfect photo or be an eyewitness to history’s greatest comets. Whether you’re searching for Sagittarius, Saturn, or the next big meteor shower, Sky Guide is jam-packed with information and rich graphics that will satisfy the most curious minds. Plus, stay current with location-filtered events like solar and lunar eclipses with Sky Guide’s personalized Calendar. Camping in the backcountry? Sky Guide can function with or without Wi-Fi, cellular service or GPS, so everything is at your fingertips no matter where you go. Join the millions who have discovered a more personal connection to the stars with Sky Guide. It might forever change the way you look up. Terms of Use: https://www.fifthstarlabs.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

World Map Pro Edition4 screens
Sky Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

World Map Pro Edition and Sky Guide both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Sky Guide's written reviews are positive against 37% of World Map Pro Edition's. Sky Guide also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). World Map Pro Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sky Guide is free to download; World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99 up front. Sky Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. World Map Pro Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Map Pro Edition against 4.8 for Sky Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Guide has 374K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of World Map Pro Edition's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sky Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, Sky Guide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
World Map Pro Edition versus Sky Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Map Pro EditionSky Guide
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3K ratings)4.8 (374K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K374K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better#30
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppventionsFifth Star Labs LLC

Customer experience

World Map Pro Edition

All ratings3,011 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.9%

Sky Guide

All ratings374,372 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,721 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.7%

User reviews

World Map Pro Edition

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great reference app
  • 👍 Useful for quick location lookup
  • 🌍 Provides basic world map information

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Lacks detailed maps and information
  • 🔍 Search function not reliable
  • 🔧 Interactive map feature not working
  • 💰 Paid version offers little improvement over free

Sky Guide

From 374K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 📚 Wealth of information on celestial objects
  • 🧭 Accurate and responsive compass/AR features
  • 🌌 Immersive stargazing experience
  • 🔍 Ability to identify stars, planets, and satellites

Room to improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
  • 🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects

Bugs and requests

World Map Pro Edition

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Interactive map not loading
  • App crashing or freezing when using search

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed maps with additional cities, roads, and geographical features
  • Ability to customize and save preferred map views
  • Improved search functionality to easily find locations

Sky Guide

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes when near polar regions
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more detailed information on moons of planets
  • Implement mosaic planning tools for astrophotography
  • Provide earlier notifications for satellite/ISS passes
  • Allow users to share their observations and photos
  • Improve integration with telescope/camera equipment

In-app purchases

None

World Map Pro Edition

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Sky Guide

Subscriptions4
  • PLUS$4.991 Month
  • PRO$8.991 Month
  • PLUS7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PRO7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • All Constellations$1.99
  • PRO Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is World Map Pro Edition free?
World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Guide free?
Sky Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Map Pro Edition or Sky Guide?
Sky Guide is rated higher. World Map Pro Edition averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Sky Guide averages 4.8 from 374K ratings.
Do World Map Pro Edition or Sky Guide have ads?
Neither World Map Pro Edition nor Sky Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, World Map Pro Edition or Sky Guide?
World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, and Sky Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, World Map Pro Edition was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sky Guide on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, World Map Pro Edition or Sky Guide?
World Map Pro Edition currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Sky Guide at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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