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GoStudent vs Star Walk 2

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GoStudent

Education

Personalized tutoring with flexible memberships from 20 euros

From
€15.9/per lesson
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Star Walk 2

Education

Freemium stargazing app with a low-cost ad-free upgrade, aimed at casual sky watchers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Star Walk 2 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoStudent per-lesson pricing decreases with volume commitment, potentially locking users into higher monthly spend; Star Walk 2 its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoStudent and Star Walk 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where GoStudent and Star Walk 2 differ
AttributeGoStudentStar Walk 2
Starting price€15.9/per lessonFree
Pricing modelusage-basedFreemium, low-cost ad-free subscription upgrade
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, macOS, Windows

Identical on both: 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 Star Walk 2 does not also cover.

Only in Star Walk 2

  • Augmented reality sky view
  • Time travel mode
  • Satellite tracking
  • Night mode
  • Meteor shower and event alerts
  • Ad-free Plus tier

What people use each for

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

GoStudent

  • Individual online tutoring for studentsnot Star Walk 2
  • Subject-specific academic supportnot Star Walk 2
  • AI-assisted learning and homework helpnot Star Walk 2

Star Walk 2

  • A parent wanting a cheap, simple app to show a child the night skynot GoStudent
  • A traveller who wants to identify stars and planets without a big subscription commitmentnot GoStudent
  • A casual stargazer who does not need telescope control or a deep-sky cataloguenot GoStudent
  • Someone wanting satellite pass tracking including the ISS on a budgetnot 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

Star Walk 2

  • Its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • It has no telescope control, unlike SkySafari Plus and Pro, so it cannot drive a motorised mount.
  • The free tier carries ads, which some users find intrusive during a stargazing session.
  • It shares a visual style with many similar AR sky map apps, so its differentiation beyond price is limited.
  • Content depth for deep-sky objects and satellite catalogues lags noticeably behind Sky Guide Pro and SkySafari Pro.

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

Star Walk 2

Free
  • Star Walk 2Free
    • Core sky map and AR view
    • Ad-supported
  • Star Walk 2 Plus$5.99/year
    • Ads removed
    • Additional sky content

Which should you pick?

Choose GoStudent if

Nothing in the data separates GoStudent from Star Walk 2 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

GoStudent review

Choose Star Walk 2 if

  • You need augmented reality sky view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want time travel mode.
Star Walk 2 review

Questions people ask

Is GoStudent or Star Walk 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson and Star Walk 2 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoStudent or Star Walk 2?
Star Walk 2 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €15.9/per lesson for GoStudent and Free for Star Walk 2.
Does GoStudent or Star Walk 2 run on more platforms?
GoStudent runs on Web. Star Walk 2 runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Star Walk 2 for free?
Yes. Star Walk 2 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson.
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 Star Walk 2 is typically brought in for.
What can GoStudent do that Star Walk 2 cannot?
Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view, Time travel mode, Satellite tracking, Night mode.

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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Star Walk 2: Is Star Walk 2 free?

A free ad-supported version exists; Star Walk 2 Plus removes ads and adds content for a low annual or monthly fee.

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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Star Walk 2: Does it support telescope control?

No. For telescope control, SkySafari Plus or Pro is the better choice.

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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Star Walk 2: How does it compare to SkySafari on price?

It is substantially cheaper, but with a much smaller star and deep-sky object catalogue.

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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