Gaia Sky vs UNISTELLAR App
Gaia Sky
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| Figure | Gaia Sky | UNISTELLAR App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 9.0 (#1) | 6.9 (#33) |
| Founded | ESA describes Gaia Sky as an open-source project developed since 2014. | A UNISTELLAR help document states that the company was founded in 2017. |
| Headquarters | Heidelberg, Germany | Marseille, France |
| Platforms | Downloads are provided for Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux; the Windows download is x86_64 and the macOS download supports Apple Silicon and x86_64. | The app is available for smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android, and cannot be installed on Windows, Linux, or macOS computers. |
| Privacy | The website says it does not use cookies, tracking codes, analytics scripts, or other privacy-invasive mechanisms. | The privacy policy says the app is linked to the telescope model and serial number and that UNISTELLAR collects product usage information such as activation date and place, responsiveness, and errors. |
| Purpose | Gaia Sky is a real-time 3D astronomy visualization platform for exploring the Universe with scientific datasets. | The UNISTELLAR App turns a smartphone or tablet into a control center for exploring stars, planets, and galaxies with a UNISTELLAR telescope. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports and feature requests to its source repository and says old releases are not supported. | UNISTELLAR provides a Help Center with app guidance, telescope technical support, and order, billing, and shipping information. |
Plans
In their own words
UNISTELLAR App
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