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GoStudent vs SkySafari

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GoStudent

Education

Personalized tutoring with flexible memberships from 20 euros

From
€15.9/per lesson
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkySafari logo

SkySafari

Education

Astronomy app sold in three tiered editions, from a cheap star chart to telescope control

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoStudent per-lesson pricing decreases with volume commitment, potentially locking users into higher monthly spend; SkySafari the three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoStudent and SkySafari actually diverge.

Attributes where GoStudent and SkySafari differ
AttributeGoStudentSkySafari
Starting price€15.9/per lessonOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedOne-time purchase per tier
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, macOS

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in GoStudent

Nothing recorded that SkySafari does not also cover.

Only in SkySafari

  • Tiered editions
  • Telescope control
  • Large object catalogue
  • Event finder
  • Observing log
  • Time control

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

GoStudent

  • Individual online tutoring for studentsnot SkySafari
  • Subject-specific academic supportnot SkySafari
  • AI-assisted learning and homework helpnot SkySafari

SkySafari

  • An amateur astronomer with a motorised telescope mount who needs live control from a phone or tabletnot GoStudent
  • A serious hobbyist who wants a deep-sky catalogue far larger than a casual sky map app providesnot GoStudent
  • Someone planning an observing session who wants an event finder for conjunctions and eclipsesnot GoStudent
  • A buyer choosing Basic first as a cheap star chart with no intention of telescope controlnot GoStudent

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GoStudent

  • Per-lesson pricing decreases with volume commitment, potentially locking users into higher monthly spend
  • Optional GoStudent Learning add-on costs 14.90 EUR/month after free trial
  • Pricing structure encourages longer-term commitments

SkySafari

  • The three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • Even the Basic tier costs more than a comparable free or freemium app like Star Walk 2 for a casual user.
  • Telescope control only works with compatible motorised mounts, so it is useless to someone with a manual telescope or no telescope at all.
  • Pricing fluctuates with frequent promotional sales, so the list price is not a reliable guide to what most buyers actually pay.
  • The interface, particularly on the Pro tier, has a steeper learning curve than a simple AR sky map app aimed at casual users.

Pricing, plan by plan

GoStudent

€15.9/per lesson
  • 4 lessons per month$36.01/per unit
    • 50-minute individual lessons
    • GoStudent Learning AI tools included
    • Unlimited access to learning manager
  • 12 lessons per month$20/per unit
    • 50-minute individual lessons
    • GoStudent Learning AI tools included
    • Unlimited access to learning manager

SkySafari

On request
  • SkySafari Basic$4.99/one-time
    • Core star chart
    • Modest object catalogue
    • No telescope control
  • SkySafari Plus$14.99/one-time
    • About 2.5 million stars and 32,000 deep-sky objects
    • Telescope control
    • Event finder and observing log
  • SkySafari Pro$29.99/one-time
    • Largest catalogue tier
    • Telescope control
    • Advanced observation planning tools

Which should you pick?

Choose GoStudent if

Nothing in the data separates GoStudent from SkySafari on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

GoStudent review

Choose SkySafari if

  • You need tiered editions.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want telescope control.
SkySafari review

Questions people ask

Is GoStudent or SkySafari better?
Neither clearly leads. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson and SkySafari at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoStudent or SkySafari?
GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson and SkySafari at On request.
Does GoStudent or SkySafari run on more platforms?
GoStudent runs on Web. SkySafari runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
What is GoStudent best used for?
GoStudent is most often used for individual online tutoring for students, subject-specific academic support, ai-assisted learning and homework help. Of those, individual online tutoring for students and subject-specific academic support are not what SkySafari is typically brought in for.
What can GoStudent do that SkySafari cannot?
SkySafari covers Tiered editions, Telescope control, Large object catalogue, Event finder.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GoStudent: What is GoStudent's pricing model?

GoStudent offers usage-based pricing starting at 15.90 EUR per 50-minute lesson. Pricing per unit decreases with higher volume commitments.

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SkySafari: What is the difference between Basic, Plus and Pro?

Basic is a simple star chart, Plus adds a much larger catalogue and telescope control, and Pro adds an even larger catalogue and advanced planning tools.

GoStudent: How much do common lesson packages cost?

A 4-lesson monthly plan costs 36.01 EUR per unit, while a 12-lesson plan reduces this to 20.00 EUR per unit. Total monthly cost depends on your selected package.

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SkySafari: Can I upgrade from Basic to Plus later?

Not as a discounted upgrade; each tier is sold as a separate one-time purchase.

GoStudent: What is included in GoStudent memberships?

All membership levels include full access to GoStudent Learning with AI-powered interactive tools, unlimited access to the learning manager, 7-day-a-week support, and access to lesson notes and study materials.

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SkySafari: Does it work with any telescope?

Only telescopes with compatible motorised mounts and a supported connection method can be controlled from the app.

GoStudent: Does GoStudent Learning cost extra?

Yes, premium GoStudent Learning with AI quizzes and advanced materials costs 14.90 EUR per month after a free trial month.

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