# Sky Guide vs HelloCrowd

Sky Guide and HelloCrowd both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Sky Guide's written reviews are positive against 0% of HelloCrowd's. Sky Guide also leads on ratings volume (375K vs 29) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). HelloCrowd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HelloCrowd asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sky Guide against 4.9 for HelloCrowd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Guide has 375K ratings behind it against 29, 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 0% of HelloCrowd's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Guide | HelloCrowd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (375K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-guide/id576588894/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellocrowd/id936726622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **375K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fifth Star Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/451087546) | [HelloCrowd](https://appshunter.io/developer/936726621) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Reference, #26 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


### HelloCrowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellocrowd/id936726622)

This mobile event app keeps attendees informed and engaged with tools like live polling, Q&A, and a detailed agenda. It provides comprehensive information on sessions, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors, facilitating networking and event navigation.

**Highlights:** Event Feed, Live Polling, Session Q&A, Push Messaging, Multi-track Agenda, Attendee & Speaker Lists, Exhibitor Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Guide free?

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

### Is HelloCrowd free?

HelloCrowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Guide or HelloCrowd?

HelloCrowd is rated higher. Sky Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 375K ratings, while HelloCrowd averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Sky Guide or HelloCrowd have ads?

Neither Sky Guide nor HelloCrowd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Guide or HelloCrowd?

Sky Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and HelloCrowd every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sky Guide was updated on October 5, 2026 and HelloCrowd on October 2, 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.*