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Star Walk 2 vs Wakelet

Star Walk 2 logo

Star Walk 2

Education

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wakelet logo

Wakelet

Education

Save, organize, and share content for learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
  • They diverge on capability: Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view, Wakelet covers Content curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Star Walk 2 and Wakelet differ
AttributeStar Walk 2Wakelet
Pricing modelFreemium, low-cost ad-free subscription upgradefreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Star Walk 2

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

Only in Wakelet

  • Content curation
  • Collections
  • Collaboration
  • Embedding
  • PDF export
  • Customization
  • Spaces
  • Comments

What people use each for

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

Star Walk 2

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

Wakelet

  • Teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfoliosnot Star Walk 2

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Wakelet

  • Free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
  • Education Group plan is billed annually at $160/year for only 1 teacher and 30 students, with extra teachers at $40/year and extra students at $4/year
  • Group plan requires a minimum of 2 seats at $119.99 per seat per year
  • Enterprise plan is yearly billing only

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Wakelet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited collections
    • Collaboration
    • Embedding
  • Pro$4.99/month
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
  • EducationFree
    • All Free
    • Spaces
    • Rostering

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Wakelet if

  • You need content curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
  • You also want collections.
Wakelet review

Questions people ask

Is Star Walk 2 or Wakelet better?
Neither clearly leads. Star Walk 2 starts at Free and Wakelet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Star Walk 2 or Wakelet?
Star Walk 2 starts at Free and Wakelet at Free.
Does Star Walk 2 or Wakelet run on more platforms?
Star Walk 2 runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
Can I use Star Walk 2 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Star Walk 2 best used for?
Star Walk 2 is most often used for a parent wanting a cheap, simple app to show a child the night sky, a traveller who wants to identify stars and planets without a big subscription commitment, a casual stargazer who does not need telescope control or a deep-sky catalogue, someone wanting satellite pass tracking including the iss on a budget. Of those, a parent wanting a cheap, simple app to show a child the night sky and a traveller who wants to identify stars and planets without a big subscription commitment are not what Wakelet is typically brought in for.
What can Star Walk 2 do that Wakelet cannot?
Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view, Time travel mode, Satellite tracking, Night mode. Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Wakelet: Does Wakelet offer a free plan?

Yes, Wakelet provides a complimentary plan to begin creating collections. "Paid plans are available for individuals, groups, schools, and organizations that need more space and features."

Source
Star Walk 2: Does it support telescope control?

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

Wakelet: What types of content can I save in Wakelet?

You can capture "links, files, images, videos, notes, and content" from various platforms and organize them into visual collections for easy access and sharing.

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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.

Wakelet: Is there customer support available?

Yes, support resources are provided including a Help Centre and the ability to contact support directly through their ticketing system for assistance with account or product questions.

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