# Orbit vs Star Map Night Sky

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Map Night Sky at none against Orbit's 1. Star Map Night Sky also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). Orbit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Star Map Night Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Star Map Night Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELIJAH KEITH SEARLES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892726210) | [tanzsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/959660906) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-explore-the-cosmos/id6799172831)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Premium | $4.99 | per month |


### Star Map Night Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-map-night-sky-spaceutil/id6809397224)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Star Map Night Sky free?

Star Map Night Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Orbit or Star Map Night Sky have ads?

Star Map Night Sky shows ads; Orbit 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.*