Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live: iPhone vs Android
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live by Vito Technology Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Education PaidStar Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Star Walk 2 Pro is a paid astronomy application that uses augmented reality and real-time sky mapping to help novice and experienced stargazers identify celestial objects. The app holds strong positions in the US Education Paid chart at #5 and maintains top-20 rankings across several international markets including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: SkyView, Stellarium Mobile Plus, Night Sky
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 50+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 67k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 33k 1.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 100k |
What users say about Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
From the 52 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Long-time users express frustration over recent updates that broke core features like Sky Live and add-on downloads, citing significant accuracy issues with celestial body positions. While some praise the app's visual quality and historical utility, many feel the current version is a regression from previous iterations.
Mixed but leaning positive (63% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and recent updates.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Do not waste money trying others”
- Fun: “Fun, beautiful, and accurate”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “This feels like a complete waste of money”
- Updates: “Your “update” destroyed my workflow”
About Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
⁕ 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, wh
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live iPhone
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live is #25 in Education Paid in United States and charting in 12 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Education PaidStar Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live on the App Store
App details
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationPaid | #25 |
 China | EducationPaid | #32 |
 Russia | EducationPaid | #8 |
 South Korea | EducationPaid | #32 |
 India | EducationPaid | #46 |
 Canada | EducationPaid | #50 |
 United Arab Emirates | EducationPaid | #22 |
| Russia | All AppsPaid | #141 |
 France | EducationPaid | #85 |
 Indonesia | EducationPaid | #44 |
| Italy | EducationPaid | #61 |
 Brazil | EducationPaid | #80 |
 Saudi Arabia | EducationPaid | #49 |
Apps near Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live on the chart
Education Paid, around #25.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
From the 52 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Long-time users express frustration over recent updates that broke core features like Sky Live and add-on downloads, citing significant accuracy issues with celestial body positions. While some praise the app's visual quality and historical utility, many feel the current version is a regression from previous iterations.
Mixed but leaning positive (63% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and recent updates.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Do not waste money trying others”
- Fun: “Fun, beautiful, and accurate”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “This feels like a complete waste of money”
- Updates: “Your “update” destroyed my workflow”
About Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
⁕ 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, wh
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Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View Android
Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View is #5 in Education Paid on Google Play in United States and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Education PaidStar Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Star Walk 2 Pro is a paid astronomy application that uses augmented reality and real-time sky mapping to help novice and experienced stargazers identify celestial objects. The app holds strong positions in the US Education Paid chart at #5 and maintains top-20 rankings across several international markets including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: SkyView, Stellarium Mobile Plus, Night Sky
Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View on Google Play
App details
Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationPaid | #5 |
| United States | All AppsPaid | #97 |
| India | EducationPaid | #21 |
| Saudi Arabia | EducationPaid | #21 |
 Mexico | EducationPaid | #25 |
| Indonesia | EducationPaid | #24 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationPaid | #22 |
 Turkey | EducationPaid | #25 |
 Netherlands | EducationPaid | #28 |
 Thailand | EducationPaid | #22 |
 Vietnam | EducationPaid | #24 |
Apps near Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View on the chart
Education Paid, around #5.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View
From the 106 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the app's stunning visuals and educational value for stargazing, but many express frustration over confusing monetization models where 'Pro' purchases do not include all content. Significant complaints also arise from technical glitches, such as incorrect celestial positioning and unresponsive tracking.
Mixed but leaning positive (69% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and its design. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Features & content: “-1, 2, 3 etc next to corresponding levels would be great”
- Design: “Amazing and beautiful app”
- Ease of use: “Easy to use & super educational very informative”
- Useful: “I highly recommend Star Walk 2 Pro!!!”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “i paid for subscription but not activated”
- Features & content: “Paid £2.99 for the add on content but it wasn't added please refund my money”
- Crashes & bugs: “The app won't open despite me opening it and troubleshooting”
- Speed & performance: “This one doesn't follow the aim of my mobile smoothly”
About Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View
Main features:
★ This constellation star finder shows the real-time sky map on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device.* To navigate, pan your view on screen by swiping in any direction, zoom out by pinching the screen, or zoom in by stretching it. Night sky observation is extremely easy with Star Walk 2 - explore the stars anytime and anywhere.
★ Enjoy AR stargazing with Star Walk 2. View stars, constellations, planets, satellites and other night sky objects in augmented reality. Orient your device toward the sky, tap on the image of the camera and the astronomy app will activate your device's camera so you can see charted objects appear superimposed on live sky objects.
★ Learn a lot about the solar system, constellations, stars, comets, asteroids, spacecraft, nebulas, identify their position on the map of the sky in real time. Find any celestial body following a special pointer on the map of the stars and planets.
★ With our sky guide app you will get a deeper understanding of the constellation`s scale and place in the night sky map. Enjoy observing wonderful 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, read their stories and other astronomy facts.**
★ Touching a clock-face icon at the upper-right corner of the screen allows you select any date and time and lets you go forward or backward in time and watch the night sky map of stars and planets in fast motion. Exciting stargazing experience!
★ Except for map of the stars and planets, find and study the deep-sky objects, satellites in space live, meteor showers, extensive information about the solar system.** The night-mode of this stargazing app will make your sky observation at night time more comfortable. Stars, constellations and satellites overhead are closer than you think.
★Be aware of the latest news from the world of outer space and astronomy. The "What's new" section of our stargazing app will tell you about the most outstanding astronomical events in time.
Star Walk 2 is a perfect constellations, stars and planets finder which can be used by both adults and children, space amateurs and serious stargazers to learn astronomy by themselves. It is also a great educational tool for teachers to use during their natural science and astronomy lessons.
Astronomy app Star Walk 2 in the tourism industry:
‘Rapa Nui Stargazing’ based on Easter Island uses the app for sky observations during its astronomical tours.
‘Nakai Resorts Group’ in the Maldives uses the app during astronomy meetings for its guests.
If you’ve ever said to yourself “I’d like to learn constellations and identify stars in the night sky” or wondered “Is that a sta