# SkyView® vs Satellite Chasers

The clearest difference is price: Satellite Chasers at Free against SkyView®'s $2.99. Satellite Chasers also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). SkyView®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 26). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Satellite Chasers is free to download; SkyView® costs $2.99 up front. Satellite Chasers sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SkyView® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SkyView® against 4.5 for Satellite Chasers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® has 7.7K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of SkyView®'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Satellite Chasers's.

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, Satellite Chasers every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® | Satellite Chasers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064/reviews)** | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-chasers/id1505877457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) | [Austin Griffith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505877456) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Education, #60 Top Paid (US App Store)

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites by simply pointing your device at the sky. This app uses augmented reality to guide you and provides information on celestial objects, upcoming events, and even allows you to travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

**Highlights:** Identify stars, planets, and satellites with AR, Discover all 88 constellations, Schedule alerts for celestial events, Night mode for preserving vision, Time travel to view past/future skies, Capture and share celestial images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔭 Helpful for stargazing and identifying celestial objects
- 🌌 Provides a lot of information about the night sky
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- 🤩 Amazed by the app's capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues and inaccurate compass
- 🤷‍♀️ Missing some celestial objects like comets and the James Webb Space Telescope
- 🌌 Constellation overlays can be obstructive
- 🙈 Showing stars/planets on walls/floors even when not present
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Compass and orientation problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between automatic and manual calibration

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects like comets, dwarf planets, and the James Webb Space Telescope
- Improve calibration and compass accuracy
- Add option to hide constellation overlays
- Implement a feature to track the International Space Station and other satellites
- Add a widget for quick access to sky information


### Satellite Chasers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-chasers/id1505877457)

Explore the cosmos with this app that tracks nearly 50,000 orbital objects using augmented reality. Discover when satellites will be overhead, read space news, and customize their appearance. Compete with friends on a leaderboard and personalize your viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Track 50,000+ orbital objects, Augmented Reality satellite viewing, Real-time satellite addition, Overhead pass notifications, Integrated space news, Satellite customization, Leaderboard and friend system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Buy Me A Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® free?

SkyView® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Satellite Chasers free?

Satellite Chasers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® or Satellite Chasers?

SkyView® is rated higher. SkyView® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Satellite Chasers averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do SkyView® or Satellite Chasers have ads?

Neither SkyView® nor Satellite Chasers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® or Satellite Chasers?

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, and Satellite Chasers every 5 weeks. Most recently, SkyView® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Satellite Chasers on September 24, 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.*