High confidence · Latest 67 of 159 total reviews analyzed · Based on 159 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate augmented reality features provide an accessible way for beginners to identify stars and planets, but report inaccurate celestial positioning and compass drift cause frustration during stargazing sessions.

Rating: 4.4

Reviews: 159

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.4/ 5
(76.3K)
Current version
4.5/ 5
+0.2 vs overall
(18.7K)
Main signal post-update: augmented reality features provide an accessible way for beginners to identify stars and planets.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

Vertical markers = app releases. Hover any release for the post-release impact delta.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Augmented reality features provide an accessible way for beginners to identify stars and planets
    • Users appreciate the ability to point the camera at the sky to identify constellations
    • The visual interface makes learning about space items intuitive for first-time users
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Inaccurate celestial positioning and compass drift cause frustration during stargazing sessions
    • Users report that the app displays planets and stars in the wrong direction
    • Calibration issues persist despite manual adjustments and software updates
Request

Most requested

  • Improved offline functionality to ensure accurate star mapping without constant internet reliance
    • Users request offline modes to avoid government or network-based interference with location data

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