# SkyView® vs Star Walk 2 Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyView® at none against Star Walk 2 Pro's 8. SkyView® also leads on chart position (#2 vs #49). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (67K vs 7.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

SkyView® costs $2.99 and Star Walk 2 Pro $2.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Pro sells 8 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 4.7 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 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SkyView®'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Star Walk 2 Pro's.

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, Star Walk 2 Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® | Star Walk 2 Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064/reviews) | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #49 |
| Size | 112 MB | 357 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) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView®

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Education, #17 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


### Star Walk 2 Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #49 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 SkyView® free?

SkyView® 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, SkyView® or Star Walk 2 Pro?

Star Walk 2 Pro is rated higher. SkyView® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Star Walk 2 Pro averages 4.7 from 67K ratings.

### Do SkyView® or Star Walk 2 Pro have ads?

Neither SkyView® nor Star Walk 2 Pro shows ads.

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

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, and Star Walk 2 Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SkyView® was updated on October 20, 2026 and Star Walk 2 Pro on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SkyView® or Star Walk 2 Pro?

SkyView® currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Star Walk 2 Pro at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*