# Archies Explorer — Walk Tracker & Star Finder

> Walk Tracker & Star Finder (iPhone/iPad app by Robert E. Farney.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archies-explorer/id6781099326 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert E. Farney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896360906)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archies-explorer/id6781099326/reviews.md

## What is Archies Explorer?

Meet Archies Explorer — the walk tracker and star finder built for curious dogs and their humans.

Go for a walk and track every step with live GPS mapping, distance, pace, and HealthKit integration. When the sun goes down, point your phone at the sky and explore 8,834 real stars and all 7 visible planets — Earth not included, you're standing on it.

WALK TRACKER
• Live GPS route map with distance, duration, and pace
• HealthKit step counting and active minutes
• Walk history with streaks and lifetime stats
• Background location tracking

STAR FINDER
• 8,834 stars from the HYG astronomical catalog
• All 7 planets with real-time positions, verified against the actual sky
• Star colors, magnitudes, and distances
• Rich mythology and science for every object
• Tap any star or planet to learn more

EXPLORE
• Discover nearby parks and trails
• View your past walk routes on the map
• Search any location and get directions

EXPLORER PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription)
• Constellation overlays drawn on the live sky
• Tonight's Sky with moon phase at a glance
• ISS tracker and meteor shower calendar
• Dog-friendly places on the Explore map
• New sky features added regularly

Part of the Archies Universe — built by a dad and his Miniature Schnauzer, figuring it out together.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archies Explorer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-13

Fixed constellation shapes to match their true proportions, upgraded ISS pass predictions with real orbital data, and polished constellation labels.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-08

No release notes.

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## More apps by Robert E. Farney

- [Archies Gym](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archies-gym/id6767054270)

All apps by Robert E. Farney: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896360906

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