# SkyView® Lite vs Telescopius

The clearest difference is rating: SkyView® Lite at 4.5 against Telescopius's 3.6. SkyView® Lite also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 8) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Telescopius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyView® Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Telescopius asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyView® Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 8, 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 54% of Telescopius's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Telescopius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 3 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) | [Sebastian Oscar Garcia Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735930655) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView® Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### Telescopius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telescopius/id6479415751)

Discover celestial objects for your telescope and plan stunning astrophotography shots. Save favorite targets, simulate camera framings, and create intricate mosaics. Explore a community gallery of breathtaking astrophotography.

**Highlights:** Find telescope targets, Save favorite celestial objects, Simulate astrophotography framings, Plan image mosaics, Community astrophotography gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

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

### Is Telescopius free?

Telescopius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Telescopius?

SkyView® Lite is rated higher. SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Telescopius averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Telescopius have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Telescopius does not.

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