# SkyView® vs AstroTwins Galaxy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyView® at 77% against AstroTwins Galaxy's 0%. SkyView® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). AstroTwins Galaxy's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

AstroTwins Galaxy is free to download; SkyView® costs $2.99 up front. AstroTwins Galaxy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SkyView® asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyView® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® has 7.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SkyView®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of AstroTwins Galaxy's.

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, AstroTwins Galaxy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® | AstroTwins Galaxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064/reviews)** | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrotwins-galaxy/id1586697879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) | [AstroTwins](https://appshunter.io/developer/504686079) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView®

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Education, #26 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


### AstroTwins Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrotwins-galaxy/id1586697879)

Unlock your cosmic potential with this mystical learning app. Explore astrology, Feng Shui, and more through self-paced courses and a supportive community. Discover your unique blueprint for a fulfilling life in love, business, and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Cosmic blueprint discovery, Astrology fundamentals, Birth chart analysis, Zodiac applications, Cosmic community, Self-paced courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Uranus Code | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Pluto Code | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Neptune Code | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Jupiter Code | $29.99 | one-time |
| Feng Shui Your Kitchen | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Saturn Code | $29.99 | one-time |
| Astro Parenting | $29.99 | one-time |
| Family Constellations | $49.99 | one-time |
| FS Astrology: 5 Elements | $49.99 | one-time |
| HR: Feng Shui Astrology (Full) | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® free?

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

### Is AstroTwins Galaxy free?

AstroTwins Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® or AstroTwins Galaxy?

SkyView® is rated higher. SkyView® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while AstroTwins Galaxy averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SkyView® or AstroTwins Galaxy have ads?

AstroTwins Galaxy shows ads; SkyView® does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® or AstroTwins Galaxy?

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, and AstroTwins Galaxy every 5 weeks. Most recently, SkyView® was updated on October 31, 2026 and AstroTwins Galaxy on October 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.*