# What's Up? vs SkyView® Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What's Up? at none against SkyView® Lite's 2. What's Up? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 8) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyView® Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. What's Up? asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for What's Up? against 4.5 for SkyView® Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of What's Up?'s written reviews are positive against 65% of SkyView® Lite's.

What's Up? ships an update every 3 months, SkyView® Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | What's Up? | SkyView® Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-up/id393023070/reviews)** | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 49 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/284943103) | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) |

## What reviewers say

### What's Up?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-up/id393023070)

Discover celestial bodies visible in the night sky with this intuitive app. Easily track planets, the Sun, and Moon, and forecast their appearance. Access detailed information and moon phases, with support for the Southern Hemisphere.

**Highlights:** Simple sky grid display, Effortless navigation, Time-bar functionality, Comprehensive celestial information, Observation insights, Moon phases, Wikipedia links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SkyView® Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more by simply pointing your device at the sky. This augmented reality app makes stargazing accessible to everyone, day or night. Explore celestial paths and even travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

**Highlights:** Identify stars, constellations, and satellites, Augmented Reality (AR) stargazing, Set reminders for celestial events, View sky paths for Sun and Moon, Time travel to view past/future skies, Capture and share sky images

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stargazing Music Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brightest Satellites & Sightings | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate star and planet tracking
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
- 💫 Engaging and educational for all ages
- 🌌 Realistic AR display of celestial objects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass/location issues causing inaccurate positioning
- 🔍 Limited free features, many paid upgrades
- 🤔 Confusing for some users to understand how it works
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Outdated information on certain celestial objects
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects like satellites, comets, and nebulae
- Improve compass calibration and location accuracy
- Provide more detailed information and facts about stars/planets
- Integrate with virtual reality for immersive stargazing experience
- Add reminders for upcoming astronomical events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What's Up? free?

What's Up? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

SkyView® Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, What's Up? or SkyView® Lite?

What's Up? is rated higher. What's Up? averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 from 19K ratings.

### Do What's Up? or SkyView® Lite have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; What's Up? does not.

### Which is updated more often, What's Up? or SkyView® Lite?

What's Up? ships an update every 3 months, and SkyView® Lite every 2 months. Most recently, What's Up? was updated on September 5, 2026 and SkyView® Lite on September 26, 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.*