# Star Walk 2 Pro vs Space by Tinybop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Pro | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 357 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Walk 2 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellations of Avengers | Free | one-time |
| Satellite Finder in Sky Above | $0.99 | one-time |
| Constellations 3D on Sky Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Objects Explorer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore Solar System Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planets of the Solar System | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Explorer: Kids Cartoons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Tracker AR: Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sky mapping
- 🌟 Visually stunning graphics
- 🔍 Detailed information on celestial objects
- 🧑‍🎓 Educational and informative
- 🔔 Helpful notifications about sky events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Too many notifications
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🧭 Difficulty calibrating and aligning the app with the sky
- 🌍 Limited support for Southern Hemisphere users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*