# Sky Guide vs Satellite Tracker in AR

The clearest difference is price: Sky Guide at Free against Satellite Tracker in AR's $2.99. Sky Guide also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). Satellite Tracker in AR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Guide is free to download; Satellite Tracker in AR costs $2.99 up front. Sky Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Satellite Tracker in AR sells 2 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Guide has 374K ratings behind it against 98, 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 83% of Satellite Tracker in AR's.

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Satellite Tracker in AR every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Guide | Satellite Tracker in AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (374K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894/reviews)** | [4.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-in-ar/id1528764515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #165 |
| Size | 379 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| 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:** #18 Top Free · Reference, #22 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


### Satellite Tracker in AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-in-ar/id1528764515)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Explore over 450 satellites in augmented reality, day or night. Get alerts for upcoming passes over your location and save viewing times to your calendar. Track various satellite types, including the ISS, with real-time positional data.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality satellite tracking, Over 450 satellites, Satellite pass alerts, Calendar integration, Day and night tracking, 11 satellite types

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Guide free?

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

### Is Satellite Tracker in AR free?

Satellite Tracker in AR costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Sky Guide is rated higher. Sky Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 374K ratings, while Satellite Tracker in AR averages 4.0 from 98 ratings.

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

Neither Sky Guide nor Satellite Tracker in AR shows ads.

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

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Satellite Tracker in AR every 11 months. Most recently, Sky Guide was updated on September 26, 2026 and Satellite Tracker in AR on September 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sky Guide or Satellite Tracker in AR?

Sky Guide currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Satellite Tracker in AR at #165. 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.*