# Sky Guide vs Moon Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sky Guide at 374K against Moon Tracker's 348. Sky Guide also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Moon Tracker 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 — 4.8 for Sky Guide against 4.8 for Moon Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Guide has 374K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Sky Guide's written reviews are positive against 69% of Moon Tracker's.

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Moon Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Guide | Moon Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (374K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894/reviews) | [4.8 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tracker/id1083373781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #196 |
| Size | 379 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fifth Star Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/451087546) | [Zuzana Eskinasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/926491439) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Reference, #18 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real-time by holding your device overhead. Explore celestial bodies with AR overlays, track satellites like the ISS, and travel through time to view past and future astronomical events. Perfect for both novice and experienced stargazers.

**Highlights:** Automatic celestial object identification, Augmented reality sky overlay, Satellite tracking and notifications, Time travel for past/future viewing, Personalized astronomical event calendar, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO | $8.99 | per month |
| PLUS | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| All Constellations | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 📚 Wealth of information on celestial objects
- 🧭 Accurate and responsive compass/AR features
- 🌌 Immersive stargazing experience
- 🔍 Ability to identify stars, planets, and satellites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
- 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
- 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
- 🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when near polar regions
- Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed information on moons of planets
- Implement mosaic planning tools for astrophotography
- Provide earlier notifications for satellite/ISS passes
- Allow users to share their observations and photos
- Improve integration with telescope/camera equipment


### Moon Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tracker/id1083373781)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Track the moon's position and phases with this intuitive app. Explore lunar paths in augmented reality, view detailed data tables, and access a supermoon calendar. The free version offers current location data, while premium unlocks global and historical information.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality lunar path projection, 2D and 3D moon path visualizations, Detailed data tables, Supermoon calendar, Moonrise and moonset times, Lunar eclipse information

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app to track moon
- ✨ Amazing AR feature
- 📍 Accurate moon position
- 💡 Helpful for locating moon
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Premium required for full functionality
- 🐛 Compass calibration error
- 🔄 Asks to buy again / restore purchase issues
- 📍 Location cannot be changed
- ❌ App won't open / crashes on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Compass calibration error
- Date changes to December 5 2023
- Cannot restore purchases
- App crashes on startup
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Transparent/clear mode for widget
- iPad version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Guide free?

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

### Is Moon Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sky Guide or Moon Tracker?

Sky Guide and Moon Tracker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 374K and 348 ratings respectively.

### Do Sky Guide or Moon Tracker have ads?

Neither Sky Guide nor Moon Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Guide or Moon Tracker?

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moon Tracker monthly. Most recently, Sky Guide was updated on September 27, 2026 and Moon Tracker on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sky Guide or Moon Tracker?

Sky Guide currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Moon Tracker at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*