# Sky Guide vs Starlink Satellite AR Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Sky Guide at Free against Starlink Satellite AR Tracker's $4.99. Sky Guide also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 42%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Starlink Satellite AR Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sky Guide is free to download; Starlink Satellite AR Tracker costs $4.99 up front. Sky Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Starlink Satellite AR Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Guide has 379K ratings behind it against 250, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Sky Guide's written reviews are positive against 42% of Starlink Satellite AR Tracker's.

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Starlink Satellite AR Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Guide | Starlink Satellite AR Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894/reviews)** | [4.4 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlink-satellite-ar-tracker/id1511332767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 380 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fifth Star Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/451087546) | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Reference, #25 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


### Starlink Satellite AR Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlink-satellite-ar-tracker/id1511332767)

Visualize Starlink and 5G satellites in augmented reality or on interactive 2D/3D maps. Discover their real-time locations, track their movements, and identify those visible from your position.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality satellite view, Real-time 5G satellite tracking, 3D and 2D world maps, Nearest satellite identification, Satellite visibility prediction, Objective and subjective viewpoints

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Access to AR Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remind Satellite Passes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing app for tracking satellites
- ✨ Cool AR view of satellites
- 👍 Provides good insight into satellite deployment
- 💯 Money well spent for some users
- 🚀 Incredible AR experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is broken/dismantled
- 💸 Waste of money for many
- 📉 Poor quality graphics
- 😵 UI not intuitive
- 🐌 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App is broken and dismantled
- No control over app features
- Ads appear even after payment
- News section not updated
- App runs very buggy

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve graphics with real 3D models
- Update satellite data regularly
- Clarify in-app purchase process
- Add Google Earth-like search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Guide free?

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

### Is Starlink Satellite AR Tracker free?

Starlink Satellite AR Tracker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Guide or Starlink Satellite AR Tracker?

Sky Guide is rated higher. Sky Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Starlink Satellite AR Tracker averages 4.4 from 250 ratings.

### Do Sky Guide or Starlink Satellite AR Tracker have ads?

Neither Sky Guide nor Starlink Satellite AR Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Guide or Starlink Satellite AR Tracker?

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Starlink Satellite AR Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sky Guide was updated on November 7, 2026 and Starlink Satellite AR Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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