# Celeste

> Astrology app with natal charts and real-time astro-weather. (iPhone/iPad app by Astrolabe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astrolabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/422888500)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497/reviews.md

## What is Celeste?

Real astrology at your fingertips, brought to you by Astrolabe, designers of software for professional astrologers since 1979!

Celeste allows you to calculate a natal chart, which you can view on a gorgeous zodiac wheel. You also get a description of all the planets in signs, not just the sun sign.

With Celeste, you can also tune in to the current "astro-weather" to find out what's happening now! Always know when to act or when to lay low.

## Key features

- Natal chart calculation
- Zodiac wheel display
- Planetary positions in signs
- Daily astro-weather forecasts
- Professional astrology tools
- On-the-go astrological insights

## What do users think of Celeste?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Accurate charts
- 🚀 Fast chart generation
- 👍 Free to use
- 🌟 Useful for astrologers
- ✅ Reliable tool
- 💡 Simple and functional
- 💯 Professional quality
- 📲 Great for on-the-go

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Not user-friendly
- 🪲 Limited functionality
- ⏳ Slow response times
- 📉 Outdated interface
- ⚠️ Requires internet connection
- ❌ Does not save charts
- 🤔 Lacks explanations/definitions
- 🚫 Can't adjust chart elements
- 📍 Limited location database

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working after download
- Jams up on newest Apple iPhone OS
- Recent changes to website cause rapid refresh
- Retrograde planets not displayed
- Nothing within the chart can be changed
- Stopped letting me adjust time, date and location
- Does not show a table of the main aspects
- Can't select months, days, year or anything
- Last update was 2012, can't use anymore
- None of the inputs work
- Doesn't work since iOS 9 install - date wheels aren't working
- Constantly defaults to east coast, New York time
- Tumbler wheel doesn't allow selection of anything but Alabama for a state
- Won't let me change months, days, years
- Hasn't been working, can't pick a birth month or date
- Repeatedly tells me that I don't have an Internet connection
- Doesn't work offline, needs a wifi connection
- Stopped loading up, white blank screen
- App immediately closes when attempting to use
- Won't open after iOS 6 update
- Keeps crashing back to the home screen
- Won't open on iPhone 5
- Doesn't open with iOS 6
- Does NOT open
- Won't Open in iOS 6
- Keeps closing
- App immediately closes
- Doesn't work in iOS 6 - immediately closes
- App stopped working. Doesn't open.
- Lost the ability to open the app when upgraded to iOS 6
- Doesn't open with iOS 6
- It doesn't want to open
- APP keeps crashing with the new update to Apples operating system
- It does not work with ios6!!!
- Button on the top left is too close to the Info button, app always accidentally closes and opens their site in Safari
- Generates a chart, but that's about it
- No listing/explanation of aspects were given
- Can't see current transits anymore
- Weather button gives explanation for various aspects of daily reading
- Buggy, crashes often
- Too many links to the Astrolabe website
- Slow and unresponsive as it needs to go on line to do every single calculation

**Most requested features**

- Show retrograde planets
- Ability to save charts
- Include progressions, directions, transits
- Bi-wheel functionality
- Explanations and definitions
- More locations
- Add/save additional charts
- Display a table of main aspects
- Bi-wheel comparison
- Expand to include progressions, directions, transits, a bi wheel and the ability to save a few charts
- Add interpretation of aspects
- Save charts/database ability
- Offline calculations
- Pop-up interpretations
- Report options
- Ability to email reports to clients
- Rival Kepler on a pad
- Change house system to Koch
- Selectable asteroids
- Variable aspect orbs
- Full interpretations and reports
- Aspect chart
- Astrocartography for around the world
- Transit, progression and synastry with interpretation
- Save a few charts
- Pro version with transits to natal

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celeste/id422888497/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This app should not be free!!1!1!11!

*2024-07-15, version 1.2A*

Nitnendaddy is gonna starve and the indie devs are gonna starve and everyone is gonna starve and nintenjas will come for you and kidnap you and daddy Miyamoto will eat you

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-11-20, version 1.2A*

This is an excellent astrology app.Been using it for yrs now. 
I would be willing to pay for
It.   It needs updating tho. Jams up on newest. Apple
iPhone OS

### 4/5 — Excellent for what it is

*2023-06-05, version 1.2A*

This is NOT Solar Fire for iOS. But it is free, so how can anybody complain? It is accurate, fast, and you can see the chart of the moment for your location, as well as create a chart for someone. If you don’t know astrology, this app is not going to help you very much. It is a no-frills free app from the makers of the #1 astrology software, Solar Fire. If you need explanations and definitions, come back once you don’t need those anymore, and you will find this a useful tool that is well worth the download. Remember, it’s FREE!

### 5/5 — Clear, reliable

*2021-04-04, version 1.2A*

I’ve used this since the beginning of iOS. It is and has been a reliable useful tool.  Obviously not intended for complex analyses as a stand-alone.  It is like the Swiss Army knife for astrological fieldwork.   Of late, it may be experiencing the issues associated of being too well known.  Longer wait times, etc.  just the same, a bargain for the users.

### 5/5 — The chart is working well again!

*2020-05-13, version 1.2A*

There was a problem last year but all working well again! So enjoy doing other people’s charts and keeping a watch of where the planets are and the effect they have on us here on earth🙏

### 4/5 — Great app but...

*2019-08-29, version 1.2A*

I have used this app for years and love it, but recent changes to the web site it uses have caused a problem. It no longer waits 5 minutes to refresh but rather refreshes in 30 seconds or less. I can’t even read to the end of the weather page before it refreshes. Please fix this!

### 4/5 — I wish it showed whether planets were retrograde or not

*2019-08-25, version 1.2A*

I use this app several times a week but really wish that it would show which planets are retrograde. I contacted the company about this and they told me it Does show retrograde planets. Don’t think so.

### 3/5 — Quick easy charts, but not user friendly

*2019-07-24, version 1.2A*

Brings up charts easily enough, although retrograde planets are not displayed and nothing within the chart can be changed. Basically only use this when I don’t have service. Gets the job done just don’t put your hopes in it I guess.

### 4/5 — Perfect for astrologers

*2019-06-24, version 1.2A*

If you just need chart calculation software this is perfect. No fuss. Would love to see it expand to include progressions,directions, transits, a bi wheel and the ability to save a few charts. I’d pay for that.

### 3/5 — Nice But Very Limited

*2019-01-23, version 1.2A*

This is a nice app for a quick single chart use, but it’s very limited because you can’t add or save additional charts. The developer should provide a way to do this or at least offer the feature for a price. But it looks like the developer just gave up, since it’s been 3 years that the app has been updated.

## Frequently asked questions about Celeste

### What is Celeste?

Celeste is a free astrology app that provides detailed natal charts and daily "astro-weather" forecasts. It's designed to offer professional-quality astrological insights.

### Does Celeste have ads?

No, Celeste does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Celeste support?

Celeste is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Celeste?

Celeste has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older.

### How often is Celeste updated?

The app was last updated on November 10, 2015, with version 1.2A. Users have noted it requires an internet connection.

### What do users like about Celeste?

Users appreciate Celeste for its accurate and fast chart generation, its professional quality, and its usefulness for astrologers and on-the-go use. It is also praised for being free to use.

### What are the main criticisms of Celeste?

Criticisms include frequent app crashes, a not very user-friendly interface, limited functionality, slow response times, and an outdated design. Users also mention it does not save charts and lacks explanations.

### Is Celeste suitable for beginners?

While Celeste offers professional-quality tools, some users find it not user-friendly and lacking explanations, which might make it challenging for absolute beginners without prior astrological knowledge.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2A — 2015-11-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update for IOS 9 compatibility.
Now Shows internet connection activity
Users will need to re-enter their Location and Birth Chart

### 1.1A — 2012-11-08

IOS 6 Compatible + minor design changes

Users will need to re-enter their Location and Birth Chart

### 1.0A — 2011-03-08

No release notes.

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