SkyORB vs SpaceEngine
SkyORB
skyorb.appSpaceEngine
spaceengine.orgSide by side
| Figure | SkyORB | SpaceEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 8.9 (#2) | 7.2 (#30) |
| Product | SkyORB is an astronomy app for exploring the sky, Solar System, and astronomical events. | SpaceEngine is a science-based, 1:1 scale Universe simulator and interactive 3D planetarium. |
| Support | The maker directs users to contact SkyORB support at [email protected]. | The maker provides a support and general questions contact form, links to its manual, and invites users to join its Discord server. |
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
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.
SpaceEngine
SpaceEngine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.