# SkyView® Lite vs Scan the Sky

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan the Sky at none against SkyView® Lite's 2. Scan the Sky also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 2) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). 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. Scan the Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan the Sky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SkyView® Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan the Sky's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Scan the Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-the-sky/id6783022214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#60** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 4 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) | [Abigail Wise](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783022216) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyView® Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### Scan the Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-the-sky/id6783022214)

Discover celestial events and track satellites with real-time data. Explore light pollution maps, meteor shower indexes, and constellation guides. Get space weather alerts and cloud cover forecasts for optimal stargazing.

**Highlights:** Light pollution scouting map, Meteor shower index and alerts, ISS live tracking, Seasonal constellation guide, Space weather matrix, Cloud cover and lunar projections

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

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

### Is Scan the Sky free?

Scan the Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Scan the Sky?

Scan the Sky is rated higher. SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Scan the Sky averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Scan the Sky have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Scan the Sky does not.

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