SkyORB vs UNISTELLAR App
SkyORB
skyorb.appUNISTELLAR App
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| Figure | SkyORB | UNISTELLAR App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 8.9 (#2) | 6.9 (#33) |
| Founded | 1994 | A UNISTELLAR help document states that the company was founded in 2017. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not collect personal information, require an account, track users, or store usage data on company servers. | 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. |
| Support | The maker directs users to contact SkyORB support at [email protected]. | UNISTELLAR provides a Help Center with app guidance, telescope technical support, and order, billing, and shipping information. |
| Supported devices | The homepage lists iPhone, iPad, macOS, Windows, and Apple Watch as platforms for SkyORB ∞. | The app is available for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets and cannot be installed on Windows, Linux, or Mac computers. |
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.
UNISTELLAR App
UNISTELLAR App has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.