Comparison

UnivMap vs Skopos

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

Head to head
About

UnivMap

Features
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UnivMap is a navigation app. Search for places, get directions, and check your estimated time of arrival. -Search Type in where you want to go. Alpha Centauri, the Orion Nebula, or that black hole at the center of the galaxy. -Directions Starting from your current location, UnivMap works out the distance and arrival time — and kindly routes you around interstellar pirates and high-radiation zones. To Voyager 1: 25.599 billion km, about 23 hr 43 min at the speed of light. It never stops moving, so we time it just right — it reaches the destination to meet you the moment you arrive. -Choose how you travel Rocket, car, bike, or on foot — take your pick. Drive to Mars and the route card will warn you it's uphill the whole way. -Save your places Set your Home and Work, and get directions home with a single tap. -Reviews Every place has ratings and reviews. The Moon currently holds 5.0 stars across three reviews — one visitor wrote: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." -Works offline No connection required. No data collected. -Search galaxies, get directions, check your ETA. The nearest neighbor is over four years away — pack snacks.

About

Skopos

Explore the night sky, track rocket launches, and discover aircraft in real-time. Plan your stargazing sessions with detailed astronomical events and weather forecasts. Offers a free trial with a one-time unlock option.

Highlights
  • Interactive sky view with stars, planets, and constellations
  • Rocket launch schedules and mission details
  • Real-time aircraft tracking
  • Astronomical event planning and calendar integration
  • Weather and viewing condition forecasts
  • Customizable sky layers and night-view
Features
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Know what’s above you. Explore the night sky, follow rocket launches, discover aircraft, and plan your next observing session with Skopos for iPhone and iPad. EXPLORE THE SKY Find stars, planets, the Moon, satellites, and constellations in an interactive sky view. Tap objects for details and facts. Customize scene layers, marker sizes, and night-view appearance. FOLLOW ROCKET LAUNCHES Browse launch schedules, mission details, countdowns, launch sites, and estimated visibility. Switch between lists, maps, and the sky view to explore where launches happen. DISCOVER AIRCRAFT See available aircraft on a map or in the sky view. Open aircraft details for callsigns, altitude, speed, and other information when supplied by the data provider. PLAN YOUR NEXT SESSION Use Tonight to explore ISS passes, planet viewing opportunities, meteor showers, astronomical events, and crew information. Add supported events to your calendar, choose reminder categories, and review weather and viewing conditions. FREE TRIAL, ONE-TIME UNLOCK Activate 30 days of full access through your Apple Account. The trial does not renew or charge automatically. After the trial, choose a one-time lifetime unlock for US $9.99 or the price shown in your local storefront. There is no subscription. Restore Purchases and eligible offer-code redemption are available in Settings. No separate Skopos account is required. Settings, privacy information, and support remain available when a trial expires. Fresh aircraft, weather, launch, map, and other provider information requires an internet connection. Coverage, schedules, and estimates can change. Skopos is for exploration and planning, not navigation or operational aviation use. User guide: https://nsflabs.org/skopos/user-guide Privacy policy: https://nsflabs.org/skopos/privacy-policy Support: info@nsflabs.org

Screenshots

UnivMap4 screens
Skopos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UnivMap at none against Skopos's 2. UnivMap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Skopos sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. UnivMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UnivMap ships an update every 9 days, Skopos every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
UnivMap versus Skopos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnivMapSkopos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇輝資訊有限公司AARON DANIEL PETERSON

In-app purchases

None

UnivMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Skopos

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Skopos Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is UnivMap free?
UnivMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skopos free?
Skopos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UnivMap or Skopos have ads?
Neither UnivMap nor Skopos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UnivMap or Skopos?
UnivMap ships an update every 9 days, and Skopos every 5 days. Most recently, UnivMap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skopos on October 31, 2026.

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