# SkyView® Lite vs Satellite Chasers

The clearest difference is ads: Satellite Chasers at none against SkyView® Lite's shown. Satellite Chasers also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 65%). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 26) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SkyView® Lite against 4.5 for Satellite Chasers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of SkyView® Lite's written reviews are positive against 75% of Satellite Chasers's.

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, Satellite Chasers every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Satellite Chasers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews) | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-chasers/id1505877457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 34 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) | [Austin Griffith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505877456) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView® Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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


### Satellite Chasers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-chasers/id1505877457)

Explore the cosmos with this app that tracks nearly 50,000 orbital objects using augmented reality. Discover when satellites will be overhead, read space news, and customize their appearance. Compete with friends on a leaderboard and personalize your viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Track 50,000+ orbital objects, Augmented Reality satellite viewing, Real-time satellite addition, Overhead pass notifications, Integrated space news, Satellite customization, Leaderboard and friend system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Buy Me A Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

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

### Is Satellite Chasers free?

Satellite Chasers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Satellite Chasers?

SkyView® Lite and Satellite Chasers are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 26 ratings respectively.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Satellite Chasers have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Satellite Chasers does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® Lite or Satellite Chasers?

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite Chasers every 5 weeks. Most recently, SkyView® Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Satellite Chasers on September 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.*