Comparison

Star Walk 2 Pro vs Space by Tinybop

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

Head to head
About

Star Walk 2 Pro

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Point your device to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events in real-time. Discover astronomical news and plan your observations with a comprehensive sky map.

Highlights
  • Real-time sky map
  • Augmented reality mode
  • 3D constellation models
  • Time machine feature
  • Deep sky object identification
  • Night mode for comfortable viewing
  • Visible Tonight section for events
Features
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Star Walk 2 is an exquisite stargazing app enabling you to explore the night sky through the screen of your device. Make an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, constellations, and other celestial bodies. All you have to do is point your device to the sky! ⁕ BEST OF 2014: The next generation of the best-selling Star Walk, winner of Apple Design Award, used by over 10 million people ⁕ The app taps your device’s sensors and the GPS to determine the exact position of stars, planets, constellations, comets, ISS, satellites, meteor showers, etc., in the night sky. “She’s a beauty.”- The Next Web “Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It’s also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning.” - TUAW “Star Walk 2 is visually stunning.” - PCmag “This is a very beautiful and unusual application that turns your phone into a real planetarium.” - Free apps for me “For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2.” - iLounge “It is worth every penny.” - PadGadget Star Walk 2 in travel & tourism industry: ‘Rapa Nui Stargazing’ based on Easter Island uses Star Walk 2 for sky observations during its astronomical tours. ‘Nakai Resorts Group’ in the Maldives uses Star Walk 2 during astronomy meetings for its guests. Main features: ◆ Map of the sky in real time ◆ Stunning 3D models of constellations and other sky objects ◆ “Time machine” ◆ Deep sky objects ◆ Info about celestial bodies and sky events ◆ The sky at different wavelengths ◆ Augmented reality mode ◆ Night mode ◆ "What's new" section with the latest astronomical news ◆ "Visible Tonight" section ► Star Walk 2 shows the real-time map of the sky on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device. As you hold your phone up and point it towards the sky, the star map follows your motions using the built-in gyroscope to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. ► What's up in the sky tonight? Open the "Visible Tonight" section of Star Walk 2 and quickly find out all upcoming astronomical events and celestial objects visible for your location. ► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy. The app's "What's new" section will tell you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. ► Touching a clock-face icon at the upper-right corner of the screen allows you to select any date and time and watch the sky of different periods. ► Get a deeper understanding of the constellation`s scale and place in the night sky. Enjoy observing wonderful 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, read their stories. ► Find and study deep sky objects such as meteor showers, planetary nebulae, star clusters, etc. ► The night-mode will make your stargazing at night time more comfortable. Star Walk 2 is the sequel to the original Star Walk, which is one of the most popular apps for stargazing. New in Star Walk 2: -Incredible 3D models of celestial bodies -All-new stunning design -New interface in vibrant colours for retina displays -Atmospheric visual and sound effects, stirring soundtrack -Exclusive handcrafted artwork for constellations The app contains In-App Purchases. If you enjoy exploring the stars, then our app is a must-have for your arsenal. Start your best stargazing experience right now!

About

Space by Tinybop

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

Highlights
  • Visit 8 planets and the sun
  • Study planet surfaces up close
  • Discover planet characteristics
  • Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites
  • Compare planet sizes and masses
  • Observe planetary orbits and moon phases
  • Explore Mars with rovers and chopper
Features
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Travel into space and visit tiny Mercury, fierce Venus, friendly Earth, dusty Mars, stormy Jupiter, elegant Saturn, hazy Uranus, and mysterious Neptune. Perfect for future astronomers everywhere. "Space should more accurately be called "Hands On With the Solar System." — Children's Technology Review *** KAPi Best App for Older Children *** *** Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice *** Hurl meteorites through the atmosphere. Spin around the sun and zoom onto its surface. Jump into a whirling space storm. Boldly go where no kid has gone before in 3, 2, 1…. liftoff! Space is No.8 in Tinybop’s award-winning Explorer’s Library. Kids can discover new worlds in other Explorer’s Library apps, including The Human Body, Plants, Simple Machines, The Earth, Weather, Homes, and Skyscrapers. FEATURES + Visit 8 planets and the sun! + Study the surface of each planet and the sun up close. + Discover the characteristics of each planet with a helpful snowman. + Throw meteorites at each planet to test their atmospheres and gravity. + See how big and massive each planet and the sun are by comparing them side-by-side. + Play with and observe each planet’s orbit around the sun. + Follow the moon’s orbit to discover the phases of the moon. + See how quickly or slowly each planet spins on its axis and how long each day is. + Peek inside each planet’s rocky crust or gassy outer layer. + Move the Earth’s axis to see how it affects seasons. + Explore Mars’ rocky surface with NASA’s Curiosity, Pathfinder rovers. + Fly the Ingenuity Chopper on Mars. + Experience wild weather and more on Venus. + Find out why Mercury has so many craters. + See what Saturn’s rings are made of and make them spin. + Discover diamonds on Neptune and Uranus. + Interactive text labels in 50+ languages teach vocabulary. + FREE Space Handbook has technology tips and basic info for teachers and parents. + Original artwork by Jessie Sattler. + Original sound design. + Open-ended activities with no rules. Curiosity and creativity are rewarded. + Multi-user system. + Fun for all ages. + No third-party advertising. FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom, or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy Policy We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

Screenshots

Star Walk 2 Pro4 screens
Space by Tinybop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space by Tinybop at none against Star Walk 2 Pro's 8. Space by Tinybop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (67K vs 72). On review sentiment, 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

Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99 and Space by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Space by Tinybop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Walk 2 Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Pro has 67K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Star Walk 2 Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Star Walk 2 Pro versus Space by Tinybop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Walk 2 ProSpace by Tinybop
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (67K ratings) — better4.3 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings67K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito Technology Inc.Tinybop Inc.

Customer experience

Star Walk 2 Pro

All ratings67,054 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews574 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative21.4%

Space by Tinybop

All ratings72 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative26.4%

Bugs and requests

Star Walk 2 Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing on launch for some users
  • Incorrect celestial object positioning in certain locations
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable notification settings
  • More detailed information on moons and satellites
  • Option to disable animated constellation overlays
  • Improved time/date controls for planning future sky viewing
  • Support for equatorial mounts and telescopes

Space by Tinybop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Star Walk 2 Pro

One-time8
  • Constellations of AvengersFree
  • Satellite Finder in Sky Above$0.99
  • Constellations 3D on Sky Map$0.99
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  • Deep Space Objects Explorer$0.99
  • Explore Solar System Objects$0.99
  • Planets of the Solar System$0.99
  • Space Explorer: Kids Cartoons$0.99
  • Star Tracker AR: Full Version$2.99
None

Space by Tinybop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Walk 2 Pro free?
Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Space by Tinybop free?
Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Pro or Space by Tinybop?
Star Walk 2 Pro is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.
Do Star Walk 2 Pro or Space by Tinybop have ads?
Neither Star Walk 2 Pro nor Space by Tinybop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Pro or Space by Tinybop?
Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on October 26, 2026.

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