Comparison

Star Identification Camera vs Sky Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Star Identification Camera

Capture stunning images of stars and the Milky Way with a single tap. This app automatically identifies and labels celestial bodies in your photos, offering a complete astronomy experience from shooting to sharing.

Highlights
  • One-click star and Milky Way photography
  • Automatic celestial body recognition and marking
  • Real-time raw stacking with GPU acceleration
  • Editing tools for color temperature, contrast, and saturation
  • Support for Messier objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clusters)
  • Uncompressed image sharing
Features
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Shoot stars/Milky Way with one click;Automatically recognize and mark celestial bodies in photos. Provid a complete solution for astronomy enthusiasts from identification, shooting, marking to output. ※Professional Star Photography App: Enjoy a simple yet outstanding astronomical photography experience. Designed to capture faint light, just tap the shutter to easily record the magnificent scenes of stars, constellations, and the Milky Way without complicated settings.Currently, it supports and defaults to raw stacking, and uses GPU acceleration to achieve real-time stacking during shooting, ensuring photos are high-definition in real-time. ※Automatic Celestial Body Recognition and Marking Capable of automatically recognizing and marking stars and constellations. With precise image recognition technology, it is more accurate than traditional gyroscope positioning, thus able to directly mark celestial bodies on photos, providing an intuitive "what you see is what you get" astronomical experience. ——Newly added Messier objects are now available for exploration, including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters (Andromeda Galaxy and Pleiades are clearly visible in phone shots); ※Beautify and Share Photos Through editing tools, you can select stars, constellations, and nebulae marked in star photos, and make fine adjustments to color temperature, contrast, brightness, and saturation. Share uncompressed images with one click, and explore the beauty of celestial bodies with friends. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy/7460b162-6eca-4768-b97c-8ab2e7e06bc3/privacy

About

Sky Map

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real time by pointing your device at the sky. Explore celestial objects, track satellites, and discover what's visible tonight with AR overlays and time travel features.

Highlights
  • Real-time sky tracking with AR
  • Instant object identification
  • Augmented reality overlays
  • Time travel sky view
  • Satellite tracking (ISS)
  • Tonight's sky highlights
  • Night mode (red-light filter)
Features
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Explore the universe from your pocket with Sky Map – Star Tracker. Turn your iPhone into a powerful stargazing tool. Simply point your device at the sky to instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real time. Whether you're a beginner or an astronomy enthusiast, discovering the night sky has never been easier. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Sky Tracking Navigate the night sky with precision using AR technology. Watch stars and planets align exactly where they are above you. Instant Object Identification Tap any star or object to learn its name, distance, brightness, and more detailed information. Augmented Reality Mode Overlay constellations, star paths, and labels directly onto the live sky using your camera. Time Travel Sky Move forward or backward in time to see how the sky changes. Track planet movement and upcoming celestial events. Satellite Tracking Follow satellites like the ISS in real time and never miss a pass again. Tonight’s Sky Highlights Discover the best stars, planets, and constellations visible in your location tonight. Night Mode Protect your eyes with a red-light filter designed for comfortable night viewing. PREMIUM FEATURES Access thousands of deep-sky objects (galaxies, nebulae) Advanced zoom for telescope-like experience Smart observation lists Full event calendar (meteor showers, eclipses) Ad-free experience PERFECT FOR Stargazing beginners Astronomy lovers Students & educators Outdoor explorers WHY SKY MAP – STAR TRACKER? Accurate and smooth tracking Beautiful, modern interface Works offline Easy to use for all levels We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

Screenshots

Star Identification Camera4 screens
Sky Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Identification Camera at 100% against Sky Map's 0%. Star Identification Camera also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Sky Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Star Identification Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Sky Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Identification Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Star Identification Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sky Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Identification Camera ships an update fortnightly, Sky Map every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Star Identification Camera versus Sky Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Identification CameraSky Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer腾 王Nguyen Anh

Customer experience

Star Identification Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sky Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Star Identification Camera

Subscriptions3
  • 3-month subscription$0.993 Months
  • 6-month subscription$1.996 Months
  • 12-month subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime subscription$6.99
3 purchases

Sky Map

Subscriptions2
  • Sky Map Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Sky Map Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sky Map Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Star Identification Camera free?
Star Identification Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Map free?
Sky Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Identification Camera or Sky Map?
Star Identification Camera is rated higher. Star Identification Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sky Map averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Star Identification Camera or Sky Map have ads?
Star Identification Camera shows ads; Sky Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Identification Camera or Sky Map?
Star Identification Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Sky Map every 5 weeks. Most recently, Star Identification Camera was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sky Map on September 12, 2026.

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