# SkyView® Lite vs Planet Orbiter VR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Orbiter VR at 100% against SkyView® Lite's 65%. Planet Orbiter VR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). 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 Planet Orbiter VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyView® Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of SkyView® Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Orbiter VR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, Planet Orbiter VR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Planet Orbiter VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-orbiter-vr/id1556691137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417) | [INOVE, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863969178) |

## 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


### Planet Orbiter VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-orbiter-vr/id1556691137)

Explore breathtaking views of Earth, Mars, and the Moon from low orbit. Fly around celestial bodies and discover famous landmarks or distant corners. Enjoy an immersive experience with or without VR glasses.

**Highlights:** Low orbit exploration, Views of Earth, Mars, and Moon, VR headset support, Non-VR mode available, Detailed planet surface data

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional lower orbit views | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

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

### Is Planet Orbiter VR free?

Planet Orbiter VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Planet Orbiter VR?

SkyView® Lite is rated higher. SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Planet Orbiter VR averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Planet Orbiter VR have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Planet Orbiter VR does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® Lite or Planet Orbiter VR?

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Planet Orbiter VR every 5 months. Most recently, SkyView® Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Planet Orbiter VR on August 23, 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.*