# StarTracker HD vs acmqueue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarTracker HD at 59% against acmqueue's 9%. StarTracker HD also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). acmqueue's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

acmqueue is free to download; StarTracker HD costs $3.99 up front. acmqueue sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. StarTracker HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarTracker HD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarTracker HD has 43 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of StarTracker HD's written reviews are positive against 9% of acmqueue's.

StarTracker HD ships an update every 5 months, acmqueue every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTracker HD | acmqueue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startracker-hd-mobile-skymap/id449605942/reviews)** | [1.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acmqueue/id1035354478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 25 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [身吉 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/341563645) | [Association for Computing Machinery](https://appshunter.io/developer/405041865) |

## What reviewers say

### StarTracker HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startracker-hd-mobile-skymap/id449605942)

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality planetarium. Identify stars, constellations, planets, and deep sky objects by simply pointing your device at the sky. All data is available offline.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Star Gazing, Identify 8000+ stars, planets, and constellations, Offline data access, Search and lock celestial objects, Time Machine feature, High-quality graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fluid graphics and responsive gyroscope tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🌟 Beautiful HD visuals and stunning design
- 📍 Accurate real-time sky positioning and planet/constellation identification
- 🎓 Excellent educational tool for learning astronomy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices
- 🐛 Compass/gyroscope malfunction issues
- 🐛 Screen display problems on larger tablets
- ❌ Limited functionality and educational depth
- ❌ Lack of object information and descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Compass direction incorrect (north pointing wrong direction)
- Gyroscope not responding or locked
- Share button causes crashes
- Forward/share button greying out and causing screen loss

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality for celestial objects
- Include ISS and satellite tracking
- Display object information (distance, magnitude, color, brightness)
- Add ecliptic line visibility option
- Show coordinate information (RA, Dec, Alt, Azimuth)


### acmqueue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acmqueue/id1035354478)

This publication offers in-depth technical articles and case studies for software engineers, focusing on emerging technologies and challenges. It provides critical insights to guide better engineering and design choices, keeping practitioners informed about the future of the field.

**Highlights:** In-depth technical articles, Case studies on emerging technologies, Focus on future challenges, Guidance for engineering and design, Bimonthly issues, Content for practitioners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| September/October 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| September/October 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTracker HD free?

StarTracker HD costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is acmqueue free?

acmqueue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarTracker HD or acmqueue?

StarTracker HD is rated higher. StarTracker HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while acmqueue averages 1.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do StarTracker HD or acmqueue have ads?

Neither StarTracker HD nor acmqueue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarTracker HD or acmqueue?

StarTracker HD ships an update every 5 months, and acmqueue every 11 months. Most recently, StarTracker HD was updated on June 9, 2026 and acmqueue on June 1, 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.*