# Star Walk 2 Pro vs Cube CFOP

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%). Star Walk 2 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 166) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Star Walk 2 Pro costs $2.99 and Cube CFOP $2.99 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 166, 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 October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Walk 2 Pro | Cube CFOP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walk-2-pro-sky-map-live/id892279069/reviews) | **[4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-cfop-f2l-oll-and-pll/id1236657805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 357 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503) | [Tuan Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/976503194) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Walk 2 Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #56 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


### Cube CFOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-cfop-f2l-oll-and-pll/id1236657805)

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.

**Highlights:** F2L (First 2 Layers) guide, 1-Look & 2-Look OLL, PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) algorithms, Notations reference, Favorites list with flashcards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning CFOP
- 👍 Useful for practicing algos
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Helps with speed cubing
- 👍 Easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not for absolute beginners
- 👎 F2L explanation lacking
- 👎 Animation not offline
- 👎 Flashcards limited to favorites

**Reported bugs**

- Animation doesn't work offline

**Requested features**

- Add 2 Look PLL option
- Sync between devices (iPhone/iPad)
- Setup generator for OLL, PLL
- 3D resolution animation
- How to read algorithms explanation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Walk 2 Pro free?

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

### Is Cube CFOP free?

Cube CFOP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Walk 2 Pro or Cube CFOP?

Cube CFOP is rated higher. Star Walk 2 Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Cube CFOP averages 4.8 from 166 ratings.

### Do Star Walk 2 Pro or Cube CFOP have ads?

Neither Star Walk 2 Pro nor Cube CFOP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Walk 2 Pro or Cube CFOP?

Star Walk 2 Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Cube CFOP every 3 months. Most recently, Star Walk 2 Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cube CFOP 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.*