# SkyView® vs Reflector Director

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyView® at 77% against Reflector Director's 14%. SkyView® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 22). Reflector Director's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SkyView® costs $2.99 and Reflector Director $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SkyView® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® has 7.7K ratings behind it against 22, 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 14% of Reflector Director's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® | Reflector Director |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064/reviews)** | [1.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflector-director/id974747588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #158 |
| Size | 112 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) | [Squirrels LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/587451075) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView®

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Education, #9 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


### Reflector Director

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflector-director/id974747588)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Control screen mirroring software from your mobile device. Remotely manage connected screens, highlight content, and preview presentations without being tied to your computer. Enhance focus and create a professional presentation environment.

**Highlights:** Manage connected device screens remotely, Highlight and emphasize specific devices, Preview connected device screens, Add or hide device frames, Secure and easy pairing methods, Full-screen mode for emphasis

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well when properly configured
- 🎯 Effective screen mirroring and casting functionality
- 🎨 Good customization options for device display
- 📱 Useful for presentations with multiple devices
- 🔧 Easy setup for users who understand requirements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Frequently fails to connect between devices
- ❌ Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 💸 Expensive for limited functionality
- 📚 Poor documentation and confusing setup process
- 🆘 Inadequate customer support and no refund policy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new computer connection
- Connection drops after brief connection
- Won't detect devices on same network
- Crashes on iOS updates
- Auto-detection and pairing crashes companion Mac app

**Requested features**

- Trial period before purchase
- Standalone app without requiring desktop software
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
- Audio quality improvement for recordings
- Ability to interact with mirrored device from computer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® free?

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

### Is Reflector Director free?

Reflector Director costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® or Reflector Director?

SkyView® is rated higher. SkyView® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Reflector Director averages 1.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do SkyView® or Reflector Director have ads?

Neither SkyView® nor Reflector Director shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® or Reflector Director?

SkyView® ships an update every 4 months, and Reflector Director every 4 months. Most recently, SkyView® was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reflector Director on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SkyView® or Reflector Director?

SkyView® currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Reflector Director at #158. 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.*