Best apps like Celestial Navigation

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
3 free apps
Updated August 2026

Celestial Navigation is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

ParcSync: Parking, EV & GPS

ParcSync: Parking, EV & GPS by parcsync

Shared Spots, Earn & Navigate
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
5.0(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Top Alternatives to Celestial Navigation

Sun Seeker - Sunlight Tracker#1

Sun Seeker - Sunlight Tracker by ozPDA

Sunrise Sunset Times, Daylight
Editor's Choice
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.8😊(13K ratings)
$11.99Ads
#6in Navigation
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Track the sun's hourly direction, path, and times for sunrise, sunset, and twilight. Visualize solar data with a compass or AR view, and receive notifications for key solar events. Ideal for planning outdoor activities, photography, and property assessment.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Real-time sun tracking
  • πŸ‘ Comprehensive sun data
  • πŸ‘ Useful for photography and solar planning
  • πŸ‘ Accurate sun path predictions

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional inaccuracies in 3D mode
  • πŸ› Compass calibration issues
  • πŸ” Could use more detailed instructions
Cruise Nav#2

Cruise Nav by Emidio Cunha

Nautical GPS Tracker
Strong Contender
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
1.0(1 ratings)
$1.99
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This app provides real-time nautical navigation data, including your position, speed, and estimated time to destination. It works offline using GPS and allows you to search for ports or create custom routes. View your journey on satellite or map views, with flexible unit options.

MagVar#3

MagVar by Robert Walker

Magnetic Variation
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
5.0(1 ratings)
$0.99
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This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

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My Position HD
My Position HD
My Position HD
by Piet Jonas
$1.99

This app displays your current altitude, speed, and location on Earth. Set a target to track your progress and direction using a rhumb line. It works offline and conserves battery by not tracking your position in the background.

Display current altitude and speedSet and track targetsRhumb line navigation
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paid
5
Altimeter+
Altimeter+
Altimeter+
Barometer, GPS & ASTER
$1.99

This app measures your current altitude using GPS, ASTER data, or your device's barometer. It offers an integrated map with peak data, a compass, and distance grids, functioning even without active GPS.

GPS, ASTER, and barometer altitude measurementAverage altitude calculationIntegral map with peak indicator
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Ecliptic Compass
Ecliptic Compass
Ecliptic Compass
Magnetic & Luminary Compass
$1.99

This navigation app displays the ecliptic plane, Sun, Moon, and planet directions on a compass. It helps users verify compass accuracy using celestial bodies and offers manual rectification. It also generates horoscope charts and allows custom time/location views.

Normal compass functionalityEcliptic plane, Sun, Moon, planet directionsManual compass rectification
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(3)
paid
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Compass - Maps
Compass - Maps
Compass - Maps
GPS Compass Navigator
Free

This navigation app provides a digital compass and map to help you find your way. It displays your current GPS location, address, and direction, with features like a torchlight and traffic information.

Digital compass with map integrationDisplays current GPS location and addressShows true and magnetic north
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
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free with in-app purchases
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Spyglass
Spyglass
Spyglass
AR Compass, GPS & Offline Maps
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

This app is a comprehensive offline navigation tool for outdoor and off-road adventures. It combines a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, and augmented reality display with numerous tools for tracking, measuring, and celestial observation.

Offline GPS and mapsAugmented reality displayAdvanced compass and gyrocompass
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free with in-app purchases
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WMM 2025
WMM 2025
WMM 2025
World Magnetic Model
$0.99

This navigation app calculates magnetic declination and inclination for any location on Earth. It's useful for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and compasses to plot courses. The model is accurate from 2024 to 2029.

Magnetic declination calculationMagnetic inclination calculationAccurate for 2024-2029
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(1)
paid
10
Celestial Navigation 360
Celestial Navigation 360
Celestial Navigation 360
by Nicholas Braun
Free
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