Best apps like APOD: Astronomy Picture Widget

11+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like APOD or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 11+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to APOD

APOD Astronomy Pics and Widget#1

APOD Astronomy Pics and Widget by Mark Hambly

Astronomy Picture of the Day
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.9😊(259 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day with customizable widgets. View today's, random, or favorite images, and browse past APODs. Share your discoveries with ease.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great when it's working
  • 🤩 Captivating and educational
  • 🌟 Fantastic Universe!
  • 🌍 Amazing app, would recommend, this is definitely for space lovers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unusable
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🐛 iOS 26 HELP
StarryLens - Night Sky Camera#2

StarryLens - Night Sky Camera by Guangzhou Yuanye Technology Co., Ltd.

Astrophotography | Star Trails
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4(103 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture breathtaking night sky photos with advanced AI and specialized modes for star-filled skies and cityscapes. Enhance low-light images, reduce noise, and achieve sharp results even without a tripod. Offers HDR fusion and a user-friendly interface for all skill levels.

DailyApod - Astronomy Picture#3

DailyApod - Astronomy Picture by 辉 林

Daily NASA Space Photos
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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View daily astronomical images and information from NASA. Browse celestial events, search for specific topics, and save your favorites. Includes translation and widgets for easy access to space discoveries.

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Daily Astronomy
Daily Astronomy
Daily Astronomy
NASA Astronomy Daily Picture
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Explore stunning, high-resolution astronomy photos from NASA. Save and share your favorites, or search for images from a specific date. Add widgets to your home screen for daily cosmic views.

High-resolution astronomy photosSave and share imagesSearch by date
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APOD NASA Widget & Photos
APOD NASA Widget & Photos
APOD NASA Widget & Photos
Astronomy Picture of the Day
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Explore the cosmos daily with NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day. This app provides stunning space imagery and detailed scientific explanations. Access a vast archive of past images, share your favorites, and set them as wallpapers. A home screen widget offers instant cosmic views.

Daily NASA Astronomy Picture of the DayHome screen widget for instant accessExtensive image archive with search
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Celestron Origin
Celestron Origin
Celestron Origin
Origin Telescope Control
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This app redefines stargazing and astroimaging with AI-powered real-time stacking and processing. Explore the cosmos through a user-friendly planetarium interface, easily locate celestial objects, and share stunning images with others.

AI-powered real-time image stackingUser-friendly planetarium interfaceCompass mode for sky navigation
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Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker
Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker
Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker
Lunar phase hour, sunset photo
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Plan and capture stunning photos with advanced tools for celestial events, sun and moon tracking, and lightning alerts. Visualize celestial body positions on a map and in AR, receive AI-powered shooting suggestions, and access photography calculators.

Visual event calendar with iconsInteractive map for Sun, Moon, Milky WayAugmented Reality (AR) celestial tracking
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ASIAIR
ASIAIR
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This app acts as an intelligent wireless controller for astrophotography, enabling control of various cameras and equatorial mounts. It offers comprehensive tools for deep-sky and planetary imaging, including focusing, alignment, and stacking, all accessible from your mobile device.

Wireless camera and mount controlDSLR/MILC and equatorial mount supportBuilt-in SkyAtlas for imaging tasks
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DWARFLAB
DWARFLAB
DWARFLAB
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This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

Wireless telescope connectionIn-built star atlas for astrophotographyAutomatic celestial and motion tracking
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Seestar
Seestar
Seestar
Smart Astronomical Telescope
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Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Wireless control of telescopeAutomatic celestial object finding and trackingSolar observation with filter
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