Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer

Watch Skies: Stargazing App

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118 reviews

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Details about Sky Live

Released
Updated
iOS Version
Age Rating
Size
Devices
Languages

September 19, 2013
November 30, 2024
9.0+
4+
85.38MB
Apple Watch, iPhone, iPod
English
French
German
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Features

Apple silicon support

Developer of Sky Live

Vito Technology Inc.

⭐️4.6 / 5

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🧾$0.99

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Summary of user reviews

Positive highlights

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This app hasAccurate sky conditions and visibility forecasts

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This app hasHelpful for planning stargazing and astrophotography sessions

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This app hasProvides information on planetary conjunctions, ISS sightings, and other celestial events

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This app hasUseful for tracking moon phases and rise/set times

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This app hasSimple and intuitive user interface

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This app hasUseful even during the day to test telescope setups

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This app hasGreat for sharing and educating friends and family about the night sky

Negative highlights

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This app hasSome features are locked behind a paywall

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This app hasLimited location search options, making it difficult to plan for travel

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This app hasInaccurate weather forecasting in some cases

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This app hasIncorrect moon phase icons in earlier versions

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This app hasLack of updates and new features in recent years

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This app hasNo ability to manually set or bookmark locations

Version History of Sky Live

1.2.4

March 7, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. +NEW! iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus full support! The app is updated for the new devices and can be used safely +Fixed minor bugs

1.2.3

October 3, 2016

- iOS 10 ready - New calendar events added - Widget updated - Apple Watch app updated - Minor bugs fixed

1.2.2

April 29, 2016

Fixed a few bugs: - light pollution index fixed - layout for widget and watch app - localizations for push notifications - list of astronauts for ISS

1.2.1

March 10, 2016

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

1.2.0

February 24, 2016

- New background pictures - Calendar of celestial events for 2016 - Bug fixes: index, sunset and sunrise time, crashes, location issues in polar circle

1.1.0

April 20, 2015

Sky Live now works with Apple Watch to alert you of upcoming astronomical events and tell you everything going on in the sky over your location at the moment. New in the Apple Watch app — See the stargazing index, list of visible planets, phase of the moon, visibility conditions. — Receive and schedule reminders. New in the iPhone app — New iPhone app design — New widget design — List of upcoming astronomical events — Option to choose temperature format in Settings — Option to save favorite locations

1.0.4

September 24, 2014

This update brings full iOS8 support, widget and bug fixes. Sky Live takes advantage of the newest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ and works perfectly on iOS8: - Optimized for 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays. - Utilized new advanced Retina HD display technologies including higher contrast for deeper blacks, which will account for even more beautiful image of the night sky. - Uses the new M8 motion coprocessor that gathers motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and the new barometer, which senses air pressure to provide relative elevation to detect even the slightest changes in the position of your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6+. - All new Sky Live Widget in Today view of the Notification Center, providing quick updates on time of sunset and current moon phase.

1.0.3

September 15, 2014

Optimized for iOS 8 and will work even better on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ Sky Live takes advantage of the newest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ and works perfectly on iOS8: - Optimized for 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays - Utilized new advanced Retina HD display technologies including higher contrast for deeper blacks

1.0.2

November 15, 2013

- Now Sky Live works as very useful addition for Star Walk. - We added communication between two great apps.

1.0.1

October 5, 2013

Stability improvement and minor bugs fixes.

Sky Live In-App Purchases History

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Description of Sky Live

Sky Live is a great app for planning the star observations and for making gorgeous photos of the starry night sky. Lots of astronomers and night sky photographers worldwide have chosen the app to help them in planning their nights out for watching stars, planets and constellations. All necessary info is available at once: what planets, bright stars and constellations will be above the horizon at night, what the weather is like, what the visibility score is, and much more. After setting the location you can check the stargazing index for the whole week ahead and learn the best time for the night out. The unique index for stargazing conditions is calculated hourly and renews each time you start the app. The index depends on the following criteria: - Weather forecast - Light Pollution - Visible objects - The Moonlight The Sky Live app works in pair with Star Walk 2 that means you can see the chosen object in the sky and check more info about its’ path through the night sky. Sky Live also has an Apple Watch extension to alert you of upcoming astronomical events and tell you what’s going on in the sky over your location at the moment, e.g. ISS flyby or bright Iridium flare. "For stargazers, Sky Live is exactly the app we've always needed to find out just how much of the stars we can see at night and when we'll be able to see our favourite constellations and planets." by Nathan Snelgrove, AppStorm.net. Stunning space photos combined with everything you need to know about stargazing conditions for your location tonight. Stargazer or not - this app will spark your curiosity. The most accurate hourly conditions for stargazing are estimated on seven criteria and summarized in one Stargazing Index that will give you all the information you need to make your plans. The formula was developed by a mathematician on the Star Walk team and takes into account: - Is there anything interesting in the sky tonight? - Can I see Saturn? - Is it going to be cloudy? - Is it going to rain? - Too much light? - Is the Moon too bright for stargazing? You will also get detailed reports on position and trajectory of the International Space Station, the Sun, the Moon, Jupiter and other planets. The forecast is available for seven days ahead.

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Sky Live: FAQ

Does Sky Live have support for iPad devices?

No, Sky Live is not optimized for iPad devices.

Who is the developer of Sky Live?

Sky Live was created by Vito Technology Inc..

What is the minimum iOS version required to use Sky Live?

Sky Live requires iOS 9.0 or later.

What is the overall rating of the app?

Users are raving about Sky Live, which has an exceptional rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the category of the Sky Live app?

Sky Live Relates To The Education App Genre.

What Sky Live application version is the current one?

1.2.4 is the most recent version of the Sky Live app.

What is the date of the latest Sky Live update?

Sky Live updated its app on November 30, 2024.

When did the Sky Live app come out?

The release date of the app was February 5, 2023.

What is the recommended age for the Sky Live app?

This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.

What languages are available on Sky Live?

The following list of languages is supported by the Sky Live app: English, French, German and 7 more.

Is Sky Live featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?

Sorry, Sky Live is not part of Apple Arcade.

Does Sky Live contain in-app purchases?

Certainly! Sky Live contains in-app purchases for users.

Does Sky Live provide support for Apple Vision Pro?

No, Sky Live does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.

Are there any advertisements in Sky Live?

No, there are no advertisements in Sky Live.

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Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer

Watch Skies: Stargazing App

Details about Sky Live

Features

Developer of Sky Live

Summary of user reviews

Positive highlights

Negative highlights

Version History of Sky Live

Sky Live In-App Purchases History

Price History of Sky Live

Description of Sky Live

Sky Live: FAQ

Does Sky Live have support for iPad devices?

Who is the developer of Sky Live?

What is the minimum iOS version required to use Sky Live?

What is the overall rating of the app?

What is the category of the Sky Live app?

What Sky Live application version is the current one?

What is the date of the latest Sky Live update?

When did the Sky Live app come out?

What is the recommended age for the Sky Live app?

What languages are available on Sky Live?

Is Sky Live featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?

Does Sky Live contain in-app purchases?

Does Sky Live provide support for Apple Vision Pro?

Are there any advertisements in Sky Live?

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Reviews of Sky Live

No longer loads current location

Out of this world!

Great for Astronomy