# Star Chart Infinite vs Solar Walk 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Chart Infinite at none against Solar Walk 2's 7. Star Chart Infinite also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Solar Walk 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 574) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Star Chart Infinite costs $4.99 and Solar Walk 2 $2.99 up front. Solar Walk 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Star Chart Infinite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Star Chart Infinite against 4.7 for Solar Walk 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Walk 2 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 574, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Star Chart Infinite's written reviews are positive against 75% of Solar Walk 2's.

Star Chart Infinite ships an update every 5 weeks, Solar Walk 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Chart Infinite | Solar Walk 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-infinite/id714180827/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 74.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 134 MB | 803 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/331526972) | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Chart Infinite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-infinite/id714180827)

Explore the cosmos with a virtual star chart in your pocket. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial objects, track comets, and even fly to planets in our solar system.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality sky viewing, Real-time celestial object identification, 3D solar system exploration, Time shift up to 10,000 years, Constellation imagery and facts, Comet and satellite tracking, Detailed object information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app
- 🔭 Great for stargazing
- 📚 Informative and educational
- 🌌 Realistic sky visualization
- 🗺️ Accurate mapping of celestial objects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and calibration issues
- 🕰️ Outdated and lacking recent updates
- 🗺️ Inaccurate positioning of celestial objects
- 💰 Expensive for the limited features
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific objects

**Reported bugs**

- Compass calibration constantly flashing on screen
- App crashing when trying to access certain features
- Incorrect positioning and labeling of planets and stars
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices and versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for latest comets and celestial events
- Improve AR mode and integration with device sensors
- Provide more detailed information and visuals for objects
- Allow customization of sky view and object labeling
- Integrate with other astronomy apps and data sources


### Solar Walk 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-walk-2-view-planets-3d/id1031155880)

Explore our Solar System with detailed 3D models of planets, moons, and spacecraft. Discover celestial events, track space missions, and travel through time and space with an interactive encyclopedia. Stay updated with the latest astronomy news.

**Highlights:** 3D Solar System model, Interactive space encyclopedia, Astronomy calendar, Time and space travel, Space mission tracking, 360-degree panoramic images

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access for a month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for 3 months | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for 6 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access: Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Access for Solar Walk users | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access for a year | $5.99 | one-time |
| Space Exploration Encyclopedia | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 🌟 Stunning graphics
- 💡 Detailed information on celestial bodies
- 👍 Educational and informative
- ⭐ Visually stunning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent zooming behavior
- 💰 Locked content behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Outdated information on missions and satellites

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Difficulty applying real-time settings

**Requested features**

- Add more minor moons and dwarf planets
- Improve zoom functionality to allow for smoother transitions
- Integrate more up-to-date information on space missions and satellites
- Add support for exoplanets, black holes, and the Milky Way galaxy
- Implement a free-flight mode to explore the solar system freely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Chart Infinite free?

Star Chart Infinite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Walk 2 free?

Solar Walk 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Chart Infinite or Solar Walk 2?

Solar Walk 2 is rated higher. Star Chart Infinite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Solar Walk 2 averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Star Chart Infinite or Solar Walk 2 have ads?

Neither Star Chart Infinite nor Solar Walk 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Chart Infinite or Solar Walk 2?

Star Chart Infinite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solar Walk 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Star Chart Infinite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solar Walk 2 on November 8, 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.*