# Suitcase vs The Sky by Redshift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Sky by Redshift at 65% against Suitcase's 17%. The Sky by Redshift also leads on price (Free vs $0.49) and rating (4.7 vs 4.0). Suitcase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Sky by Redshift is free to download; Suitcase costs $0.49 up front. The Sky by Redshift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Suitcase asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Sky by Redshift holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Sky by Redshift has 816 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Suitcase's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Sky by Redshift's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suitcase | The Sky by Redshift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suitcase/id539259008/reviews) | **[4.7 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sky-by-redshift/id1481867620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **816** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Staudt](https://appshunter.io/developer/539259111) | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) |

## What reviewers say

### Suitcase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suitcase/id539259008)

View your Steam game inventories on your mobile device. Access detailed information about items, including images, qualities, and attributes, for supported games. Browse your own or other users' collections.

**Highlights:** Browse Steam inventories, View item images, qualities, and sets, Access item attributes, Supports numerous popular games, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Sky by Redshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sky-by-redshift/id1481867620)

This app is a powerful yet easy-to-use planetarium that acts as your daily astronomy companion. Simply point your device at the sky to identify planets, stars, and constellations, and explore celestial objects with detailed views and informative explanations.

**Highlights:** Identify stars, planets, and constellations, Track celestial object paths, Simulate astronomical events, Explore deep-space objects, Learn about astronomical phenomena, Eclipse timetable and simulation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Sky Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| The Sky Premium 1 Year | $3.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Expertly done
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Beautiful and accurate
- 👍 Fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Intrusive advertising
- 🔍 Information banner not useful

**Reported bugs**

- Unauthorized access to private systems

**Requested features**

- Red light option to preserve night vision
- Smaller, less obtrusive pointer
- More features and accurate information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suitcase free?

Suitcase costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Sky by Redshift free?

The Sky by Redshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Suitcase or The Sky by Redshift?

The Sky by Redshift is rated higher. Suitcase averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Sky by Redshift averages 4.7 from 816 ratings.

### Do Suitcase or The Sky by Redshift have ads?

Neither Suitcase nor The Sky by Redshift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Suitcase or The Sky by Redshift?

Suitcase ships an update every 2 months, and The Sky by Redshift every 2 months. Most recently, Suitcase was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Sky by Redshift on October 19, 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.*