# SkyView® Lite vs Solar System Scope

The clearest difference is ads: Solar System Scope at none against SkyView® Lite's shown. Solar System Scope also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). SkyView® Lite's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 882) and chart position (#154 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 Solar System Scope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.4 for Solar System Scope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyView® Lite has 19K ratings behind it against 882, 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 76% of Solar System Scope's.

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, Solar System Scope every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyView® Lite | Solar System Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865/reviews)** | [4.4 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-scope/id863969175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 882 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 154 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:** #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


### Solar System Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-scope/id863969175)

Explore and discover the solar system and outer space with realistic 3D visualizations and detailed celestial simulations. This app offers an educational and engaging experience for all ages, featuring a comprehensive encyclopedia and a night sky observatory.

**Highlights:** 3D Encyclopedia of celestial bodies, Realistic 3D visualizations, Night sky observatory with time simulation, Accurate orbital parameter calculations, High-quality planetary and moon maps, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HQ Textures / No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great for learning about space
- 🌟 Beautifully created
- 🔭 Realistic and detailed
- 🎓 Excellent for education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔀 Orientation issues
- 🔒 Upgrade required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Difficulty pinpointing specific dates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when dragging Jupiter
- Upside-down orientation on tablets
- Unable to restore purchases
- Freezes and crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial bodies (Messier objects, Planet 9/10, black holes, etc.)
- Enable exploration of other galaxies and deep space objects
- Improve telescope/zoom functionality
- Add more moons and irregular satellites
- Implement continental drift and solar system evolution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyView® Lite free?

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

### Is Solar System Scope free?

Solar System Scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyView® Lite or Solar System Scope?

SkyView® Lite is rated higher. SkyView® Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Solar System Scope averages 4.4 from 882 ratings.

### Do SkyView® Lite or Solar System Scope have ads?

SkyView® Lite shows ads; Solar System Scope does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyView® Lite or Solar System Scope?

SkyView® Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Solar System Scope every 4 months. Most recently, SkyView® Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Solar System Scope on September 22, 2026.

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