Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live

Name: Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
Price: 2.99 GBP
Rating: 4.7 (10673 reviews)
Author: Vito Technology Inc.

Real Time Mobile Planetarium

£2.99 · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad

11k Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Chart

No. 64
Education
Developer

Vito Technology Inc.
Language

EN
+ 11 More
Size

368.5
MB

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Star Walk 2 is an exquisite stargazing app enabling you to explore the night sky through your device's screen. Make an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, constellations, and other celestial bodies. All you have to do is point your device to the sky! ⁕ BEST OF 2014: The next generation of the best-selling Star Walk, winner of Apple Design Award, used by over 10 million people ⁕ The app taps your device's sensors and the GPS to determine the exact position of stars, planets, constellations, comets, ISS, satellites, meteor showers, etc., in the night sky. "She's a beauty."- The Next Web "Star Walk 2 is a terrific introduction to astronomy for young and old. It's also handy for serious stargazers for observing planning." - TUAW "Star Walk 2 is visually stunning." - PCmag "This is a very beautiful and unusual application that turns your phone into a real planetarium." - Free apps for me "For those who enjoy the original app, Star Walk 2 is worth the upgrade — the interface is gorgeous. Anyone with even a passing interest in astronomy should grab Star Walk 2." - iLounge "It is worth every penny." - PadGadget Star Walk 2 in the travel & tourism industry: 'Rapa Nui Stargazing', based on Easter Island, uses Star Walk 2 for sky observations during its astronomical tours. 'Nakai Resorts Group' in the Maldives uses Star Walk 2 during astronomy meetings for its guests. Main features: ◆ Map of the sky in real-time ◆ Stunning 3D models of constellations and other sky objects ◆ "Time machine" ◆ Deep sky objects ◆ Info about celestial bodies and sky events ◆ The sky at different wavelengths ◆ Augmented reality mode ◆ Night mode ◆ "What's new" section with the latest astronomical news ◆ "Visible Tonight" section ► Star Walk 2 shows the real-time sky map on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device. As you hold your phone up and point it towards the sky, the star map follows your motions using the built-in gyroscope to match the map on your screen to the stars seen from your location. ► What's up in the sky tonight? Open the "Visible Tonight" section of Star Walk 2 and quickly find out all upcoming astronomical events and celestial objects visible in your location. ► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy. The app's "What's new" section will tell you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. ► Touching a clock-face icon at the screen's upper-right corner allows you to select any date and time and watch the sky of different periods. ► Get a deeper understanding of the constellation's scale and place in the night sky. Enjoy observing incredible 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, and read their stories. ► Find and study deep sky objects such as meteor showers, planetary nebulae, star clusters, etc. ► The night mode will make your stargazing at night time more comfortable. Star Walk 2 is the sequel to the original Star Walk, which is one of the most popular apps for stargazing. New in Star Walk 2: -Incredible 3D models of celestial bodies -All-new stunning design -New interface in vibrant colors for retina displays -Atmospheric visual and sound effects, stirring soundtrack -Exclusive handcrafted artwork for constellations The app contains In-App Purchases. If you enjoy exploring the stars, our app is a must-have for your arsenal. Start your best stargazing experience right now!

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

11k Ratings

Very nice
24/11/2018
wonderinwhatthefussis
Another lovely app, the original is one of my favourite and most used. No.2 is basically more polished, nicer graphics etc. but from my experience so far, doesn't really add much to the original. Now I've not downloaded to my iPad yet, only my iPhone 4s. I'll probably delete no.2 and stick with the original until I upgrade to the iPhone 6, as the original runs smoother on the 4s. You can't blame Vito for pushing the technology, (it does state "optimised for iPhone 5"), but I'd rather continue enjoying the original with everything turned up to max , than this turned down to half to run smooth. If you didn't get the original, buy this and adjust the graphics to suit your phone. If you have the original on a 4/4s, I'd wait for now.EDIT: As of iPhone 8, and soon iPad Pro 11”, version 2 has surpassed the original. It’s not cheap for the full package, but well worth it and great value

Developer Response
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion. It is highly appreciated.
Very nice
24/11/2018
wonderinwhatthefussis

Another lovely app, the original is one of my favourite and most used. No.2 is basically more polished, nicer graphics etc. but from my experience so far, doesn't really add much to the original. Now I've not downloaded to my iPad yet, only my iPhone 4s. I'll probably delete no.2 and stick with the original until I upgrade to the iPhone 6, as the original runs smoother on the 4s. You can't blame Vito for pushing the technology, (it does state "optimised for iPhone 5"), but I'd rather continue enjoying the original with everything turned up to max , than this turned down to half to run smooth. If you didn't get the original, buy this and adjust the graphics to suit your phone. If you have the original on a 4/4s, I'd wait for now.EDIT: As of iPhone 8, and soon iPad Pro 11”, version 2 has surpassed the original. It’s not cheap for the full package, but well worth it and great value
Developer Response 26/11/2018
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion. It is highly appreciated.
Outstanding app.
26/04/2024
martini69247
If I could give this app 10 stars I would, but don’t worry, inside it’s got allllll the stars it will ever need. It’s such an outstanding app and one I use every single time I go out to set up my scope, it even helps me plan the evenings imaging as well and that is very helpful. Iv been an astronomer/astrophotograher now for a very long time and this app is worth every penny. Iv had this app now for a long time and I have a lot of experience with it, and I love it. You can tell that a lot of time and effort has gone in to making this what it is, and has a heck of a lot of features you can use, it works on multiple levels weather you’re using it like I do or you just wanna know what’s up, and it’s knowledge base is impressive, and keeps you fully up to date on what’s going on, as a learning platform, this is perfect. You can view objects close up, check em out, turn em round etc and the planet view is amazing. There are a a lot of settings you can use so you can fully customize your app to what you want, including viewing the sky in multiple spectrums, increasing or decreasing the starfield which is very helpful if you’re after a specific target or to match the sky you’re currently looking at😎. The graphics are beautiful, and the way in which the app has been designed makes it so easy to use, and also what I like is that you can have night mode turned on, which allows you to look at the app and it not affect your night vision, or disturb anyone else you may be with who’s imaging(unwanted light source). Seriously if you’re looking for the perfect app for observing or imagine etc, look no further. I highly recommend this app, it’s perfect for anyone, beginner or expert, or just getting to know the stars. Star Walk2, you absolutely nailed it.

Developer Response
You don’t know how much your fantastic feedback means to us. Thank you so much for a great review!
Outstanding app.
26/04/2024
martini69247

If I could give this app 10 stars I would, but don’t worry, inside it’s got allllll the stars it will ever need. It’s such an outstanding app and one I use every single time I go out to set up my scope, it even helps me plan the evenings imaging as well and that is very helpful. Iv been an astronomer/astrophotograher now for a very long time and this app is worth every penny. Iv had this app now for a long time and I have a lot of experience with it, and I love it. You can tell that a lot of time and effort has gone in to making this what it is, and has a heck of a lot of features you can use, it works on multiple levels weather you’re using it like I do or you just wanna know what’s up, and it’s knowledge base is impressive, and keeps you fully up to date on what’s going on, as a learning platform, this is perfect. You can view objects close up, check em out, turn em round etc and the planet view is amazing. There are a a lot of settings you can use so you can fully customize your app to what you want, including viewing the sky in multiple spectrums, increasing or decreasing the starfield which is very helpful if you’re after a specific target or to match the sky you’re currently looking at😎. The graphics are beautiful, and the way in which the app has been designed makes it so easy to use, and also what I like is that you can have night mode turned on, which allows you to look at the app and it not affect your night vision, or disturb anyone else you may be with who’s imaging(unwanted light source). Seriously if you’re looking for the perfect app for observing or imagine etc, look no further. I highly recommend this app, it’s perfect for anyone, beginner or expert, or just getting to know the stars. Star Walk2, you absolutely nailed it.
Developer Response 08/05/2024
You don’t know how much your fantastic feedback means to us. Thank you so much for a great review!
Excellent sky guide
08/05/2021
callumchilled
I’ve used this app for a few years now, and the original one before that. Both are excellent apps and extremely good value for money. Not sure what a star is? Point your phone at it and Star Walk tells you what it is, giving very detailed information said star or planet. I particularly love the ability to see the constellations from different angles, like from the side. It helps your visualise how the stars of the constellation are actually situated in space! I’ve found a few surprises myself. I can’t recommend this app highly enough, it has never crashed on me, and of course, I got rid of the ads years ago, it was definitely worth every penny! Happy star gazing.
Excellent sky guide
08/05/2021
callumchilled

I’ve used this app for a few years now, and the original one before that. Both are excellent apps and extremely good value for money. Not sure what a star is? Point your phone at it and Star Walk tells you what it is, giving very detailed information said star or planet. I particularly love the ability to see the constellations from different angles, like from the side. It helps your visualise how the stars of the constellation are actually situated in space! I’ve found a few surprises myself. I can’t recommend this app highly enough, it has never crashed on me, and of course, I got rid of the ads years ago, it was definitely worth every penny! Happy star gazing.
Great, 1 little problem.....
11/04/2019
Andrew 1104
The app is wonderful! Very clever. I can put the app into camera view, and it recognises objects and didn’t show stars through them ie. trees, and houses, so you get the true “looking into space” feel. 1 gripe..... for some reason, when I look at the moon (tilt the camera toward the sky) the whole star overlay moves clockwise..... which throws the alignment out, and I have to exit and restart the app to get this to stabilize, which is slightly embarrassing when trying to show the great app to others! Can it be fixed? Otherwise it would have been 5. Such an in depth view of space, I even found satellites orbiting Jupiter and lander ones on mars! Impressive. Highly recommended!

Developer Response
Thank you very much for the feedback. Please contact our support team and they will help you (support@vitotechnology.com).
Great, 1 little problem.....
11/04/2019
Andrew 1104

The app is wonderful! Very clever. I can put the app into camera view, and it recognises objects and didn’t show stars through them ie. trees, and houses, so you get the true “looking into space” feel. 1 gripe..... for some reason, when I look at the moon (tilt the camera toward the sky) the whole star overlay moves clockwise..... which throws the alignment out, and I have to exit and restart the app to get this to stabilize, which is slightly embarrassing when trying to show the great app to others! Can it be fixed? Otherwise it would have been 5. Such an in depth view of space, I even found satellites orbiting Jupiter and lander ones on mars! Impressive. Highly recommended!
Developer Response 15/04/2019
Thank you very much for the feedback. Please contact our support team and they will help you (support@vitotechnology.com).

Star Walk 2 is ready for your next skywatching adventure! We fixed in-app purchases — they drifted a little off orbit, but now they’re back on track. Everything in the app has been checked and is ready for the June Planetary Alignment. If you notice any issues, please contact support. And if you’re enjoying Star Walk 2, don’t forget to leave us a review. Clear skies and happy observing!

Version 2.20.2 12 May

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Provider: Vito Technology Inc.
Size: 368.5 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Languages: English and 11 more

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Age Rating: 4+

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In-App Purchases: Yes

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The Constellations App £0.99

Satellite Tracker in Night Sky £0.99

Solar System Objects 3D £0.99

Planet Finder and Explorer £0.99

Deep Space Objects Explorer £0.99

Constellations of Avengers £0.00

Astronomy Cartoons for Kids £0.99

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