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Star Walk 2 vs SkySafari: catalog facts
Star Walk 2	SkySafari
Freemium A free version is offered on Google Play; paid options are not detailed in the research.	Paid Commercial app sold through the developer's store and app stores.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Real-time sky map based on your location Tracks satellites such as the ISS and Starlink	Telescope control over ASCOM Alpaca, INDI and Celestron WiFi Plate solving to place your own astrophotos on the chart
Mobile only, no desktop version Closed source	Paid and closed source Many features are aimed at telescope owners rather than casual stargazers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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