Sky Guide vs SkyORB
Sky Guide
fifthstarlabs.comSkyORB
skyorb.appSide by side
| Figure | Sky Guide | SkyORB |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 7.4 (#23) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Compatibility | The listing requires iOS 18 or later for iPhone, iPadOS 18 or later for iPad, and macOS 13 or later on a Mac with Apple M1 or later. | The maker says SkyORB ∞ is available on iOS, Apple Watch, macOS, and tvOS, and its homepage also announces Windows Store availability for SkyORB ∞. |
| Support | Fifth Star Labs links to a Sky Guide Support site from its product page. | The maker directs users to contact SkyORB support at [email protected]. |
Plans
SkyORB
- SkyORB ClassicFree
- SkyORB ∞ for iOS, tvOS and Apple Watch$4.99, paid once
- SkyORB ∞ for Mac$6.99, paid once
In their own words
Sky Guide
Sky Guide has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SkyORB
SkyORB is an astronomy app for exploring the sky, the Solar System, and astronomical events. SkyORB ∞ combines a real-time 3D planetarium and sky chart with augmented reality, so astronomical information can be viewed over the surroundings. Users can choose an observation location or allow location access, then view the sky at different dates and times. Its event calendar and notifications cover occasions including meteor showers, eclipses, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset. The app also tracks satellites and provides information about planets, asteroids, and deep-space objects. SkyORB Classic includes a star catalog, an interactive map with multiple projections, meteor-shower forecasts, and solar and lunar data. The maker lists Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows; SkyORB ∞ is also listed for Apple Watch and tvOS. SkyORB Classic is free. SkyORB ∞ for iOS, tvOS and Apple Watch is $4.99, paid once, and SkyORB ∞ for Mac is $6.99, paid once.