# Scan the Sky vs Sky Map

The clearest difference is rating: Scan the Sky at 5.0 against Sky Map's 4.0. Scan the Sky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scan the Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan the Sky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan the Sky | Sky Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-the-sky/id6783022214/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-map-live-star-tracker/id6790243989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abigail Wise](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783022216) | [DEEPLY AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809787876) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan the Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-the-sky/id6783022214)

Discover celestial events and track satellites with real-time data. Explore light pollution maps, meteor shower indexes, and constellation guides. Get space weather alerts and cloud cover forecasts for optimal stargazing.

**Highlights:** Light pollution scouting map, Meteor shower index and alerts, ISS live tracking, Seasonal constellation guide, Space weather matrix, Cloud cover and lunar projections

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Scan the Sky free?

Scan the Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sky Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan the Sky or Sky Map?

Scan the Sky is rated higher. Scan the Sky averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sky Map averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scan the Sky or Sky Map have ads?

Sky Map shows ads; Scan the Sky does not.

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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.*