# SpaceStationAR vs Star Walk 2 Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceStationAR at none against Star Walk 2 Pro's 8. SpaceStationAR also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 118) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

SpaceStationAR costs $2.99 and Star Walk 2 Pro $2.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceStationAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SpaceStationAR against 4.7 for Star Walk 2 Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Pro has 67K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of SpaceStationAR's written reviews are positive against 72% of Star Walk 2 Pro's.

SpaceStationAR ships an update every 10 days, Star Walk 2 Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceStationAR | Star Walk 2 Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar/id361194118/reviews)** | [4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 24 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toriningen Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/361194121) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceStationAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacestationar/id361194118)

Visualize satellites, stars, and galaxies in augmented reality. Track the International Space Station, Starlink trains, and more overlaid on your surroundings. Access celestial charts, event calendars, and receive notifications for upcoming passes.

**Highlights:** AR satellite pass simulation, Real-time satellite tracking, Display of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft, Satellite orbits on maps and charts, Calendar of upcoming passes and launches, Satellite pass notifications, Night Observation Mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Star Walk 2 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Point your device to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events in real-time. Discover astronomical news and plan your observations with a comprehensive sky map.

**Highlights:** Real-time sky map, Augmented reality mode, 3D constellation models, Time machine feature, Deep sky object identification, Night mode for comfortable viewing, Visible Tonight section for events

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellations of Avengers | Free | one-time |
| Satellite Finder in Sky Above | $0.99 | one-time |
| Constellations 3D on Sky Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Objects Explorer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore Solar System Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planets of the Solar System | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Explorer: Kids Cartoons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Tracker AR: Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sky mapping
- 🌟 Visually stunning graphics
- 🔍 Detailed information on celestial objects
- 🧑‍🎓 Educational and informative
- 🔔 Helpful notifications about sky events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Too many notifications
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🧭 Difficulty calibrating and aligning the app with the sky
- 🌍 Limited support for Southern Hemisphere users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch for some users
- Incorrect celestial object positioning in certain locations
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- More detailed information on moons and satellites
- Option to disable animated constellation overlays
- Improved time/date controls for planning future sky viewing
- Support for equatorial mounts and telescopes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceStationAR free?

SpaceStationAR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Walk 2 Pro free?

Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceStationAR or Star Walk 2 Pro?

SpaceStationAR is rated higher. SpaceStationAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Star Walk 2 Pro averages 4.7 from 67K ratings.

### Do SpaceStationAR or Star Walk 2 Pro have ads?

Neither SpaceStationAR nor Star Walk 2 Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceStationAR or Star Walk 2 Pro?

SpaceStationAR ships an update every 10 days, and Star Walk 2 Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SpaceStationAR was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star Walk 2 Pro on November 7, 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.*