# Star Walk 2 Pro vs Starry Map

The clearest difference is price: Starry Map at Free against Star Walk 2 Pro's $2.99. Starry Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 246). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Starry Map is free to download; Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Starry Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Walk 2 Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Pro has 67K ratings behind it against 246, 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 62% of Starry Map's.

Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, Starry Map every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Pro | Starry Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069/reviews)** | [4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 246 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 357 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [にゃんこソフトウェア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843663669) |

## 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


### Starry Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-map/id1176591850)

Identify stars, constellations, and satellites by pointing your phone at the night sky. Augmented reality overlays display celestial names in real-time. Receive notifications for upcoming satellite passes and meteor showers.

**Highlights:** AR celestial identification, Constellation and star catalog, Satellite tracking and alerts, Meteor shower notifications, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Features (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Walk 2 Pro free?

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

### Is Starry Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Pro or Starry Map?

Star Walk 2 Pro is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Starry Map averages 4.5 from 246 ratings.

### Do Star Walk 2 Pro or Starry Map have ads?

Starry Map shows ads; Star Walk 2 Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Pro or Starry Map?

Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Starry Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Starry Map on September 25, 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.*