What is the best alternative to SkySafari 4 ?

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score 158 · Answer 1

Star Chart

Top Pro

View stars from a different time period or place on earth

Star Chart lets users see the sky as it was 10,000 years ago, or as it will be in 10,000 years. It also lets people see what the sky would look like from a different place on earth . See More

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Limited Data information

Limited information about listed objects. See More

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Perfectly looking on screen!

It is fun to stargaze :) See More

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Lots of information is blocked by in app purchases

Instead of offering everything for a flat rate, every additional feature is offered at anywhere from $2.99 to $9.99. See More

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Provides useful information

Star Chart comes with the Messier Deep Sky catalog which contains information about galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters. See More

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Limited "search" function

Instead of doing global search in between all object sets, you have to choose up front the set to be searched (stars, constellations, etc.) - which is inconvenient if you do not know to which set the object belongs (i.e. is it a star, a planet, a comet, etc.). See More

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High on energy

Unfortunately, uses a lot of battery. See More

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SkEye | Astronomy

Top Pro

Important data is clearly displayed

This app always displays altitude and azimuth data in large clear numbers. See More

Top Con

Unreliable search function

When searching for specific stars or celestial bodies, SkEye doesn't always bring back the intended results. See More

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Frequent updates

SkEye is known for having periodic updates that expand this app's capabilities. See More

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Doesn't work well directly above the user

At the zenith (highest point in the sky), this app's navigation stops working correctly. See More

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Connects directly to telescope

SkEye is capable of hooking directly to a telescope through the optical tube assembly. Once SkEye is connected, it assists users in finding specific stars or celestial bodies. See More

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Easy search function

When a planet or star is searched, a guiding arrow appears that directs the user to the correct location. See More

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Works without GPS

Most star trackers rely on GPS for important location information. If GPS isn't available, the user can enter longitude, latitude, and elevation automatically. See More

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Star Walk 2

Top Pro

Displays different parts of the light spectrum

Instead of only displaying what would be visible to the human eye, Star Walk displays gamma ray, x ray, h-alpha, infrared, microwave, and radio. See More

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Unstable for many users

Many people who have this app complain that it crashes within seconds of starting. See More

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Users can choose which objects are displayed

Users can toggle which features are activated, such as constellation description or satellite display. See More

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Outdated data base

2016 and 2017 are not in data base. Can't view anything discovered after 2015. Comets like johnson can't be found. See More

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3D view of stars up close

Just tap on a star and see what it looks like from a closer perspective. See More

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Identifies satellites

For 99 cents, satellites can be tapped for identification. This app contains information on over 9000 satellites. See More

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Contains information about all the planets

Star Walk 2 attempts to give users a comprehensive view of all the things that are currently happening in space, this includes events at other planets. For instance, it displays the angle of rotation around the sun, sunrise, sunset, and length of day on that particular planet. See More

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Adds illustrations over feed from camera

Instead of just displaying a feed of what the sky should look like when the device is aimed in different directions, Sky Walk paints stars, constellations, and satellites over real time images taken from the device's camera. See More

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score 10 · Answer 4

NASA App

Top Pro

Updated daily

The NASA app has tons of information, most of which is updated constantly. See More

Top Con

Not much info on celestial bodies

While this app gives users a ton of information on NASA's activities, it doesn't provide useful information for stars. See More

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A huge selection of content

Has over 14,000 images with more added regularly. In addition to images, this app also offers articles videos, TV feeds, and radio in order for users to get the most out of their viewing experience. See More

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Informs users of missions

The Missions calendar lets people see launch schedules and viewing opportunities based on current location. Countdown clocks are included for more precise timing. See More

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score 42 · Answer 5

Google Sky Map

Top Pro

Layers can be chosen

For users who are looking for a particular planet, star, or constellation, all other listings in the app can be disabled except for the target. See More

Top Con

Requires GPS to be activated

Sky Map won't work without GPS. See More

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Clearly lists what is being viewed

When the phone is aimed at a certain star, the name of the star (or stars) will come up on the screen. This app lists names of stars, constellations, and planets. See More

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Hard to navigate

Depending on the environment, Sky Map can be hard to use because of the app's controls and the current visibility. See More

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Search function for finding specific objects

As long as the name of the star or planet is known, it can be found using this app. It is much easier to find an object using the in-app search function than trying to locate it based on other stars or planets. Once the object is searched, an arrow will be displayed that directs the user to the right location in the sky. See More

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