Comparison

SkyView® Lite vs Discover Hungary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyView® Lite

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
Currently charting
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SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more! Downloaded over 40 million times. If you like our lite version of SkyView then you'll love our full version! It includes: a convenient Apple Watch app, a Today Widget displaying tonight's brightest objects, ALL in-app purchases offered in this version, thousands more objects to discover, and more! App Store Best of 2012 App Store Rewind 2011 -- Best Education App “If you've ever wanted to know what you're looking at in the night sky, this app is the perfect stargazer's companion.” – CNET "If you’ve ever been looking for a stargazing app for your iPhone, then this [is] definitely the one to get." – AppAdvice “SkyView is an Augmented Reality app that lets you see just what delights the sky has to offer.” – 148Apps Editor’s Choice You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView® Lite and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView® Lite is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find your favorite constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate the Moon, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys. Features: • Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location. • Sightings: set reminders for celestial events and plan an evening stargazing & spotting satellites. • Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night. • Sky Paths: Follow the daily sky tracks for the Sun and Moon to see their exact locations in the sky on any date & time. • Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times. • Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks. • Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying! • Supports Space Navigator™ binoculars, spotting scope, and telescopes. What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!

About

Discover Hungary

Features
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Discover Hungary is an engaging pocket guide to the language, culture, history, food, music, and traditions of Hungary. Explore a growing collection of beautifully presented topics and discover what makes Hungary unique. Learn about the Magyar language, iconic Hungarian dishes, important historical events, famous landmarks, traditional symbols, influential inventors, writers, athletes, musicians, and more. FEATURES • Explore Hungarian culture through easy-to-navigate categories • Hear the sounds of the Hungarian language • Discover traditional dishes such as goulash and lángos • Travel through major events in Hungarian history • Learn about Budapest, Lake Balaton, the Danube, and other notable places • Meet famous Hungarian composers, artists, writers, scientists, and inventors • Explore Hungarian music, folk traditions, games, sports, wildlife, and nature • Discover the history and contributions of Hungary’s Jewish community • Enjoy optional Hungarian-inspired background music while exploring • Find interesting facts and helpful links for further discovery Whether you have Hungarian roots, are planning a visit, are studying the country, or are simply curious, Discover Hungary offers an inviting way to experience the people, places, ideas, and traditions that have shaped Hungary. No account or subscription is required.

Screenshots

SkyView® Lite4 screens
Discover Hungary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discover Hungary at none against SkyView® Lite's 2. Discover Hungary also leads on ads (none vs shown). SkyView® Lite's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SkyView® Lite versus Discover Hungary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyView® LiteDiscover Hungary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerminal Eleven LLCLev Davidson

Bugs and requests

SkyView® Lite

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Discover Hungary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyView® Lite

One-time2
  • Stargazing Music Pack$0.99
  • Brightest Satellites & Sightings$0.99
None

Discover Hungary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyView® Lite free?
SkyView® Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discover Hungary free?
Discover Hungary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyView® Lite or Discover Hungary have ads?
SkyView® Lite shows ads; Discover Hungary does not.

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