# SkyView® Lite vs Stellar Tour

The clearest difference is ads: Stellar Tour at none against SkyView® Lite's shown. Stellar Tour also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 65%). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyView® Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Stellar Tour sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stellar Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SkyView® Lite's written reviews are positive against 84% of Stellar Tour's.

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, Stellar Tour fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Stellar Tour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 570 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) | [Aaron Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028872452) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView® Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more by simply pointing your device at the sky. This augmented reality app makes stargazing accessible to everyone, day or night. Explore celestial paths and even travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

**Highlights:** Identify stars, constellations, and satellites, Augmented Reality (AR) stargazing, Set reminders for celestial events, View sky paths for Sun and Moon, Time travel to view past/future skies, Capture and share sky images

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stargazing Music Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brightest Satellites & Sightings | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate star and planet tracking
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
- 💫 Engaging and educational for all ages
- 🌌 Realistic AR display of celestial objects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass/location issues causing inaccurate positioning
- 🔍 Limited free features, many paid upgrades
- 🤔 Confusing for some users to understand how it works
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Outdated information on certain celestial objects
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects like satellites, comets, and nebulae
- Improve compass calibration and location accuracy
- Provide more detailed information and facts about stars/planets
- Integrate with virtual reality for immersive stargazing experience
- Add reminders for upcoming astronomical events


### Stellar Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178)

Explore the cosmos with an augmented reality stargazing app guided by an astrophysicist. Discover exoplanets, solar system bodies, and deep-sky objects with scientifically accurate narratives and detailed visuals.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality stargazing, Astrophysicist-guided tours, Detailed exoplanet information, High-resolution solar system visuals, Exploration of galaxies and nebulae, Interactive 3D planet and moon models

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Lessons & Sky Tools | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 3 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app
- 👍 Excellent for stargazing and learning
- 🔭 Helpful for identifying stars and constellations
- 🌌 Detailed information on planets and exoplanets
- 🎓 Great educational tool for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Some features not intuitive or user-friendly
- 💰 Wish it was completely free without in-app purchases
- 🌍 Language localization could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Videos not playing offline as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for viewing comets and other celestial events
- Improve AR functionality and integration
- Provide more detailed information on exoplanets
- Introduce a dark mode option for better visibility at night


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

SkyView® Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stellar Tour free?

Stellar Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Stellar Tour?

Stellar Tour is rated higher. SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Stellar Tour averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Stellar Tour have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Stellar Tour does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® Lite or Stellar Tour?

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Stellar Tour fortnightly. Most recently, SkyView® Lite was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stellar Tour on September 25, 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.*