# Overhead vs Sky Map

The clearest difference is rating: Overhead at 5.0 against Sky Map's 4.0. Overhead also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overhead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sky Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Overhead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Overhead ships an update fortnightly, Sky Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overhead | Sky Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-night-sky-scanner/id6780756185/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-map-live-star-tracker/id6790243989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Radomski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883116497) | [DEEPLY AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809787876) |

## What reviewers say

### Overhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overhead-night-sky-scanner/id6780756185)

This app provides real-time, location-specific information about celestial events like satellite passes, auroras, and meteor showers. It analyzes sky conditions and weather to tell you if it's a good night for stargazing, offering guidance to locate objects.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial event tracking, Location-based sky and weather analysis, Aurora and meteor shower forecasts, Planet and satellite pass notifications, Camera-guided object location, Live Activities and widgets (Pro), Apple Watch app (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overhead Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Overhead Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Sky Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-map-live-star-tracker/id6790243989)

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. Offers offline functionality, multiple visual styles, and real-time ISS and meteor shower tracking. Includes Apple Watch and widget support.

**Highlights:** Live star and planet identification, Offline functionality, ISS and meteor shower tracking, Multiple visual sky styles, Apple Watch integration, 13 customizable widgets, 100% red night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sky Map Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sky Map Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Sky Map Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Sky Map Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overhead free?

Overhead 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, Overhead or Sky Map?

Overhead is rated higher. Overhead averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sky Map averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Overhead or Sky Map have ads?

Sky Map shows ads; Overhead does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overhead or Sky Map?

Overhead ships an update fortnightly, and Sky Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Overhead was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sky Map on October 22, 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.*