GoSoftWorks
For amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, and fleet managers requiring real-time orbital or terrestrial tracking.
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
Snapshot
Who is GoSoftWorks?
Providing specialized real-time tracking and visualization tools for celestial bodies and satellite-based assets.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 1Last updated
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
v9.4
6.2y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines GoSoftWorks?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Astronomy and satellite tracking utilities
Scale
indie
Target audience
Amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, and fleet managers requiring real-time orbital or terrestrial tracking.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on real-time tracking and visualization of orbital or terrestrial assets
- •Preference for paid upfront pricing models over subscriptions
- •Cross-platform accessibility via universal purchase models
- •Low-frequency update cycle focused on stability rather than rapid feature expansion
Portfolio momentum
The publisher has released one update in the last six months and currently maintains only one active app out of three titles.
Portfolio
What does GoSoftWorks ship?
Apps
3 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 4 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 2 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States2 / 2
Europe (2)
- France1 / 2
- Germany1 / 2
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Japan1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
Rivals
Who does GoSoftWorks compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target astronomy enthusiasts with real-time sky identification, but Night Sky captures a larger audience through a free-to-play model while GoSkyWatch Planetarium maintains a one-time purchase structure.
Contenders(10)
Both apps target the same casual astronomy audience by using device orientation to identify celestial bodies in real time. They compete directly for users seeking accessible sky identification tools.
Both applications target stargazing enthusiasts with real-time sky identification, creating direct competition for users seeking celestial mapping tools.
Both apps target casual stargazers with real-time sky identification, creating direct competition for the same user base despite the difference in pricing models.
Both apps target stargazers using device orientation for real-time sky identification. Sky Map competes via a free-to-access model, whereas GoSkyWatch Planetarium requires a $3.99 upfront purchase.
Both applications target users interested in celestial identification, though GoSkyWatch Planetarium focuses on real-time device-tracked navigation while Star Gazer emphasizes static constellation mythology and animations.
Both applications target casual stargazers using device orientation for real-time sky identification, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Both apps target stargazing enthusiasts with real-time sky identification features, creating direct competition for users seeking celestial navigation tools.
Both apps target casual stargazers with real-time celestial identification, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Both apps target amateur astronomers with real-time sky identification, but Sky Tonight captures a larger audience through its freemium entry point compared to the upfront cost of GoSkyWatch Planetarium.
Both applications target casual stargazers with real-time sky identification features, creating direct competition for users seeking mobile astronomy tools.
Same space(9)
Star Gazing & Constellation targets the same casual segment as GoSkyWatch but relies on a community-driven model that avoids the ad-friction found in commercial apps.
Satellite Gazer Map & Astronomy targets the same amateur astronomy market but focuses on satellite tracking rather than general planetarium identification.
Stellrix addresses the same user base by providing AI-based identification, though it uses a subscription model that contrasts with the one-time purchase model of GoSkyWatch.
Users report: Stellarium Mobile competes for the same hobbyist audience but uses an open-source database and telescope control features to capture users who outgrow the basic identification tools in GoSkyWatch.
OSR Star Finder serves as a specialized funnel for star-naming gift buyers, whereas GoSkyWatch focuses on general-purpose celestial identification.
Night Sky Star Finder is a niche utility for registry users, focusing on locating specific named stars rather than general sky exploration.
Astronomy: Sky Tonight integrates procurement into the observation workflow, targeting users who are ready to purchase hardware rather than just identify stars.
Universe Star Finder acts as a post-purchase engagement layer for registry customers, providing a niche utility that complements broader planetarium apps.
Star Tracker Lite serves as a direct alternative for casual users, emphasizing simple AR-based sky identification similar to the core functionality of GoSkyWatch.
New entrants(1)
Sky Map – Live Star Tracker competes for the same audience by offering offline-first functionality that removes the connectivity dependency required by other apps.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on GoSoftWorks
Bottom line
GoSoftWorks is a specialized indie publisher with a highly-rated flagship in the astronomy niche, though their current maintenance-only velocity suggests a mature portfolio with limited active expansion.
Frequently asked questions
How many apps does GoSoftWorks publish?
What kind of apps does GoSoftWorks make?
What is GoSoftWorks's top app?
In how many countries are GoSoftWorks's apps available?
What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 3
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 3
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
