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Coinoscope vs SkyView
Both stand on visual identification apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Coinoscope Free plan AndroidiPhone
SkyView combines camera identification, augmented reality, object paths, and offline operation for mobile sky exploration. Choose between the broader paid catalog and the smaller free Lite edition.
Visit SkyViewThe facts
| Coinoscope | SkyView | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | SkyView® Explore the Universe (App Store): $2.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | coinoscope.com | terminaleleven.com |
| On visual identification apps | #6 of 49 | #2 of 49 |
Coinoscope: what it does well
SkyView: what it does well
- Identifies celestial objects through the camera
- Covers all 88 constellations in paid app
- Works without Wi-Fi or data signal
- Includes red and green night filters
- SkyView Lite offers a free edition
What to know first
- Paid versions cost $2.99 on iOS or $4.99 on Android
- Nearby magnetic fields can reduce pointing accuracy
- iOS version requires iOS 16 or later
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