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Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View

Education • Vito Technology • ⭐ 4.60 • 10,000,000+

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Version 2.20.0 166.3 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 37 permissions requested View details

This app requests 37 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Vitotechnology Starwalk2free Permission C2d Message com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read App Badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View

Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View is your personal window to the universe. Point your device at the night sky and uncover the beauty of the cosmos in real time. This award-winning stargazing app helps you explore stars, constellations, planets, satellites, comets, and other celestial wonders wherever you are. ★ Discover the sky around you Turn your phone into a precise star map and identify every light above the horizon. Watch the motion of stars and planets as you move your device, or travel through time to see past and future skies. It’s your ultimate sky guide and planet finder — effortless, beautiful, and always at hand. ★ New features to enjoy • Planet Walk – see all planets at once, track alignments, and explore their orbits. • Quizzes – test your astronomy knowledge and challenge your friends. • Infographics – grasp complex celestial events through elegant visuals. • Interactive stories – learn the myths and science behind every constellation. • Sky Live and Visible Tonight – find the best moments to observe planets and constellations. • Refreshed design, faster navigation, and a more intuitive interface for smooth exploration. ★ Observe with precision • Real-time AR view merges the map with the real night sky star finder. • Accurate data for stars, constellations, planets, comets, and satellites overhead. • Night-mode interface ensures comfortable dark-sky sessions. • Adjustable time scale lets you follow the celestial dance through centuries. ★ Trusted worldwide Used by tour guides on Easter Island and astronomy programs in the Maldives, Star Walk 2 Plus bridges science and wonder, connecting people with the universe above them. ★ Why choose this stargazing app • Works offline – perfect for remote adventures. • Suits both beginners and experienced observers. • Inspiring visuals and accurate astronomical data. • Comparable in depth to Stellarium Mobile, yet simpler to navigate. ★ Your journey starts now Look up and let the universe unfold. Download Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View – a timeless star guide that transforms every night into a cosmic experience.

What Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View Is Used For

Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View appears to be an astronomy and stargazing app for pointing your phone at the night sky and identifying what you are seeing. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used as a live sky map for finding stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and comets in real time. The education category and the camera permission suggest the app may use an AR-style view that overlays sky information on top of what your device camera sees.

It also seems useful for learning and planning observation sessions. The description mentions time controls, visible-tonight guidance, quizzes, and interactive learning content, so people may use it to explore how the sky changes, check planetary alignments, and study celestial objects without needing advanced astronomy knowledge. Location permissions suggest it may tailor sky data to your current position, which can help with local sky visibility and timing.

Because it is a phone app, it looks best suited to quick use outdoors or in open spaces when you want to hold up your device and look up information on the spot. The storage, notifications, and network permissions may support downloads, updates, reminders, or content features, while the billing flag indicates some content or features may be tied to in-app purchases.

Common uses

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing the phone at the sky
Use it as a live sky map for night-sky observation
Check what celestial objects may be visible tonight in your area
Explore astronomy topics through quizzes, stories, and visual guides
Follow time-based sky changes to compare past or future sky views
Use location-based sky data for more relevant observation results
Open it during outdoor stargazing sessions for quick reference

Best for:

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App Details

Package:
com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free

Category:
Education

Developer:
Vito Technology

Version:
2.20.0

Updated:
Mar 24, 2026

Min Android:
7.1

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free
Age rating: Everyone

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