Comparison

SkyView® vs Brailleo

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

Head to head
About

SkyView®

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
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SkyView® brings stargazing to everyone. Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more! Over 3.2 million downloads. App Store Rewind 2011 -- Best Education App “If you've ever wanted to know what you're looking at in the night sky, this app is the perfect stargazer's companion.” – CNET "If you’ve ever been looking for a stargazing app for your iPhone, then this [is] definitely the one to get." – AppAdvice “SkyView is an Augmented Reality app that lets you see just what delights the sky has to offer.” – 148Apps Editor’s Choice You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView® and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView® is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find all 88 constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate every planet in our solar system, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys. Features: • Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location. • Sighting Events: schedule alerts for upcoming celestial events. • Apple Watch: see what objects are visible tonight and how to spot them using your Apple Watch. • Today Widget: brand new iOS 8 today widget lets you quickly see upcoming celestial events. • Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters. • Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night. • Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it’s exact location in the sky on any date and time. • Comprehensive: Includes thousands of stars, planets, and satellites with thousands of interesting facts. • Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times. • Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks. • Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying! What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!

About

Brailleo

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Brailleo is an accessibility-focused communication platform designed for blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind users. The app combines AI interaction, person-to-person messaging, Braille reading, voice input, and vibration-based communication into a single accessible experience. Brailleo allows users to communicate through touch using real-time Braille vibration patterns displayed directly on the screen. Messages, conversations, and AI responses are transformed into tactile Braille cards that can be felt and read naturally. Users can communicate with other people, exchange accessible messages, and interact with AI using voice input, a built-in Braille keyboard, tactile Braille reading, and vibration-based messaging. Brailleo is designed to make digital communication more accessible and independent without requiring external Braille hardware. KEY FEATURES • AI conversations with accessible Braille responses • Real-time messaging with other users • Vibration-based communication experience • Built-in 6-dot Braille keyboard • Tactile Braille reading cards • Voice input support • Accessible communication for blind and deaf-blind users • Independent messaging and information access • Accessibility-first interface design • Real-time tactile interaction through touch Braille vibration patterns are designed to help users experience communication physically through touch and accessible interaction. Braille cards provide a focused and readable tactile experience, allowing users to navigate messages and responses more naturally. The built-in Braille keyboard enables users to type and communicate directly using an accessible Braille input system optimized for mobile interaction. Brailleo can be used for communication, learning, accessibility support, and AI-assisted interaction in everyday life. No external hardware is required. MICROPHONE USAGE The microphone is used only for voice input. Users can speak messages or prompts and receive accessible responses through Braille and vibration-based communication.

Screenshots

SkyView®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brailleo at Free against SkyView®'s $2.99. SkyView®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On iOS requirement 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

Brailleo is free to download; SkyView® costs $2.99 up front. Brailleo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SkyView® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SkyView® versus Brailleo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyView®Brailleo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTerminal Eleven LLCAli Sonmez

Bugs and requests

SkyView®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve support for older devices and iOS versions

Brailleo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyView®

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Brailleo

One-time4
  • 1000 Credits$12.99
  • 2000 credits + 200 bonus$24.99
  • 4000 Credits + 600 Bonus$49.99
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  • 8000 Credits + 1500 Bonus$99.99

Questions

Is SkyView® free?
SkyView® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brailleo free?
Brailleo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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