Comparison

Sky Map vs Noryvia

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

Head to head
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

About

Noryvia

Features
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Noryvia: Star Map Sky View is an astronomy app for exploring the night sky from your current location or a custom location. Use the interactive sky view to explore stars, constellations, planets, meteors, deep sky objects, and ground view. Search for celestial objects such as the Moon, Sun, stars, and constellations, then open detail panels with available information including magnitude, distance, diameter, phase, visibility, 3D view, zoom, and center controls. Key Features • Interactive night sky view with star and constellation labels • Search for celestial objects • Object details for the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, nebulae, and other visible sky objects • Display options: lines, equatorial grid, cardinal directions, deep sky, sensors, night mode, stars, planets, meteors, ground, and art • Location setup with real-time GPS positioning or manual latitude and longitude • Astronomy calendar with date selection and listed sky events • Astronomy news and guide articles • Settings for language, sharing, rating, privacy policy, and terms of use Noryvia: Star Map Sky View helps you identify objects in the night sky, explore celestial details, and check astronomy events from a clean mobile interface. Privacy Policy: https://cantonallc.com/about/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://cantonallc.com/about/terms/

Screenshots

Sky Map3 screens
Noryvia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Noryvia at 5.0 against Sky Map's 1.0. Noryvia also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sky Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sky Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Noryvia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noryvia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Map ships an update every 5 weeks, Noryvia every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sky Map versus Noryvia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky MapNoryvia
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen AnhMods Addons

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Noryvia

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Sky Map free?
Sky Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noryvia free?
Noryvia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sky Map or Noryvia?
Noryvia is rated higher. Sky Map averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Noryvia averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sky Map or Noryvia have ads?
Noryvia shows ads; Sky Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Sky Map or Noryvia?
Sky Map ships an update every 5 weeks, and Noryvia every 2 months. Most recently, Sky Map was updated on October 28, 2026 and Noryvia on October 28, 2026.

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