StarMap 3D+ Plus is an educational astronomy tool that utilizes iPhone sensors to provide real-time, augmented reality sky mapping. It offers a comprehensive database of over 100,000 stars and 6,441 deep sky objects, catering to both amateur and advanced astronomers.
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Product velocity
Steady
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#97
▼37Education · paid
Sentiment
4.8
7k reviews
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Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Astronomy enthusiasts and hobbyists ranging from beginners to advanced users seeking a portable star atlas.
What does it look like?
Key features
Uses the device's compass and gyroscope to automatically align the map with the user's current view of the sky.
Includes data for over 100,000 stars, 6,441 deep sky objects, and all 88 modern constellations.
Provides real-time positioning for 150 artificial satellites, including the ISS and Hubble Space Telescope.
Allows users to select objects on screen to view specific data such as distance, diameter, and morphology.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.
Who built it?
Sanville Software
4 apps tracked · Education
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Competitive landscape for StarMap 3D+ Plus
How's the Education market?
The rivals identified
By Vito Technology
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts with real-time AR sky mapping, creating direct competition for the same user base despite the difference in pricing models.
- Star Walk 2 Plus provides offline-first architecture, allowing usage in remote areas without connectivity.
- Star Walk 2 Plus includes 3D constellation models, providing visual depth absent in StarMap 3D+ Plus.
- StarMap 3D+ Plus maintains a paid-only model, avoiding the ad-frequency issues reported in Star Walk 2 Plus.
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Key takeaways for StarMap 3D+ Plus
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app provides highly accurate, feature-rich celestial tracking, it suffers from a lack of user documentation and potential privacy transparency issues.
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