Star Walk 2 Pro vs Cube CFOP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Cube CFOP
Master the 3x3 cube with this comprehensive guide to the Fridrich method. Learn F2L, OLL, and PLL algorithms, save your favorites, and practice with daily flashcards. Designed for speedcubers by speedcubers.
- F2L (First 2 Layers) guide
- 1-Look & 2-Look OLL
- PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) algorithms
- Notations reference
- Favorites list with flashcards
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Cube CFOP - A complete guide to solving the 3x3 Cube using one of the most popular speedsolving methods, the Fridrich method. Features: 1. F2L (First 2 Layers) 2. 1-Look OLL & 2-Look OLL (Orientation of Last Layer) 3. PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) 4. Notations Page 5. A unique favourites list with daily flashcards Cube CFOP is an all in one application created for speedcubers by speedcubers. With 41 F2L cases, 51 OLL cases and 27 PLL cases, our application allows you to not only select the preferred algorithm for your case but also save these algorithms to your favourites list. We have partnered with KewbzUK - One of the largest speed cube shops in the UK to bring you this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube CFOP at none against Star Walk 2 Pro's 8. Cube CFOP also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 72%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 165) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On rating, 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
Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99 and Cube CFOP $1.99 up front. Star Walk 2 Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cube CFOP asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Star Walk 2 Pro against 4.8 for Cube CFOP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Walk 2 Pro has 67K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Star Walk 2 Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Cube CFOP's.
Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, Cube CFOP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Walk 2 Pro | Cube CFOP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (67K ratings) | 4.8 (165 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 165 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 357 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vito Technology Inc. | Tuan Truong |
Customer experience
Star Walk 2 Pro
Cube CFOP
User reviews
Star Walk 2 Pro
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate sky mapping
- 🌟 Visually stunning graphics
- 🔍 Detailed information on celestial objects
- 🧑🎓 Educational and informative
- 🔔 Helpful notifications about sky events
Room to improve
- 🔔 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
Cube CFOP
From 165 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for learning CFOP
- 👍 Useful for practicing algos
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Helps with speed cubing
- 👍 Easy to understand
Room to improve
- 👎 Not for absolute beginners
- 👎 F2L explanation lacking
- 👎 Animation not offline
- 👎 Flashcards limited to favorites
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
Cube CFOP
Reported bugs
1 issue- Animation doesn't work offline
Requested features
13 requests- Add 2 Look PLL option
- Sync between devices (iPhone/iPad)
- Setup generator for OLL, PLL
- 3D resolution animation
- How to read algorithms explanation
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- More advanced flashcard customization
- Option to disallow rotation moves
- Similar app for Roux method
- Include cross method explanation
- Add function to shuffle cube after solving
- Remove ads (paid version)
- Allow rotation of cube picture for different algs
- Reshuffle favorites and alg lists
In-app purchases
Star Walk 2 Pro
- 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
Cube CFOP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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