# SkyDemon vs Star Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyDemon at 92% against Star Tracker's 0%. SkyDemon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Star Tracker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Star Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyDemon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 546 and 126 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SkyDemon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Star Tracker's.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, Star Tracker every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | Star Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews)** | [4.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **546** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyDemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081)

Plan and navigate VFR flights across Europe with detailed aeronautical charts, dynamic airspace clipping, and real-time hazard warnings. Features include virtual radar, automated weather briefings, and comprehensive flight logging for pilots.

**Highlights:** Vector aeronautical charts with dynamic airspace clipping, Intuitive route planning and modification, Virtual Radar for hazard and airspace visualization, Automated weather briefings (TAF, METAR, SIGMET), Real-time hazard and airspace warnings, Georeferenced airfield plates and documents, Fuel, weight, and balance calculations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyDemon iOS Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Best software ever used
- 🚀 Essential for flying
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Unbeatable in all respects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates can be slow
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited to 2 devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iPad OS
- Crashes when trying to download all charts

**Requested features**

- Print PLOG or route on iPad
- Improved logbook functionality
- Support for official CAA/NATS charts
- Synthetic vision
- IFR flight plan filing to Eurocontrol


### Star Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546)

Explore the night sky in real-time by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites with an easy-to-use interface. Discover celestial events and a vast collection of deep sky objects.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Accurate night sky simulation, Extensive database of stars and planets, Satellite tracking (ISS included), Simulation of landscape and atmosphere, Information on meteor showers and celestial events

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| star tracker night one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| star tracker night one year | $29.99 | per year |
| Star Tracker - Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is Star Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyDemon or Star Tracker?

SkyDemon is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Star Tracker averages 4.2 from 126 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or Star Tracker have ads?

Star Tracker shows ads; SkyDemon does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyDemon or Star Tracker?

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and Star Tracker every 41 months. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on September 23, 2026 and Star Tracker on August 28, 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.*