# Cosmic-Watch — Sky, Earth, Planets, Astrology

> Interactive celestial navigation and astronomical observation tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Celestial Dynamics AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Celestial Dynamics AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/997250789)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 624 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 194 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853/reviews.md

## What is Cosmic?

The sky above you, the Earth beneath you, the solar system you move through space. Three perspectives no other app combines this way.

For thousands of years humans read the sky to measure time, navigate the Earth, and find meaning in their existence. Astronomy, astrology, and timekeeping were one science. Cosmic Watch reunites them.

Free for the first time in ten years.

FEATURES (core)

• Sky View — stars, planets, and constellations
• Earth View — day and night cycle, the cosmos around it
• Solar System — geocentric and heliocentric
• Celestial sphere — full 360° sky overview, unique to this app
• Astrology Mode — Western, Vedic and 3D
• Retrograde motion across all planets
• World clock and astronomical events
• Notifications for eclipses, solstices, and moon cycles
• Celestial navigation — orient yourself by the sky

Or just watch the Earth float in space and remember where you are.

Free to explore. The three views, sky guide, every layer, star names, world clock, and notifications are yours from the first open. Tools and Time Control unlock with a subscription — or forever with Cosmic Pro. Keep the project alive and growing. We read every message you send us.

TOOLS (in-app purchase)

• Moon Calendar
• Real-Time Clouds
• Meteor Showers
• Comets
• Planetary Aspects
• Retrograde Year
• Dreamspell Calendar
• Atmosphere Clockface
• Save Date / Time / Location
• Time Control — move forward and back, any moment

A full app. Not a widget or watch face, yet.
Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac
Privacy committed: No account required. Analytics never shared.

Webby Award for Best Educational App 2018. New York Times. Wired. Space.com. 

By a Chi Gong master and an animation artist. Still looking up.

Time is the Cosmic Rhythm.

Terms of Use: https://cosmic-watch.com/termsOfService/
Privacy Policy: https://cosmic-watch.com/privacyPolicy/

## Key features

- Multiple celestial perspectives (sky, Earth, solar system)
- Augmented reality sky exploration
- Interactive astronomical and world clocks
- Visualized natal charts (Western, Vedic, Sidereal)
- Day/night cycles on Earth globe
- Celestial navigation guides
- Notifications for astronomical events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmic Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cosmic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Visually stunning and mesmerizing
- 🔍 Excellent for learning about the solar system and celestial sphere
- 🕰️ Useful for tracking planetary movements and positions
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Highly educational and informative
- 🔍 Helpful for stargazing and understanding the night sky
- 🕰️ Accurate and realistic representation of celestial motions

**Cons**

- 🔧 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information for beginners
- ⚙️ Difficulty in customizing and managing settings
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials and user guides

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Date and time not accurately reflected in the solar system view
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between different modes and settings
- Difficulty in maintaining user preferences across sessions

**Most requested features**

- Add an alarm feature to wake up to different celestial views
- Implement support for Apple Watch and other wearables
- Provide more options to customize the display and information layers
- Include a night mode or dimmer setting for better visibility in low light
- Integrate with other astronomy apps and tools for a more comprehensive experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-watch/id971231853/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Needs more updates

*2026-07-17, version 3.0*

This app needs updates very often.

### 4/5 — 2 problems

*2026-07-13, version 3.0*

Im enjoying it but some of the things are locked and i dont like how speed is pro

### 5/5 — The best app ever

*2026-06-30, version 3.0*

As a keen observer of time and in particular the instances of solar and lunar eclipses across such thing as time, this app is perfect for my work and understanding the orientations of the solar system. I cannot express how deeply I appreciate the developer’s work. I am hoping to include some of their displays in my upcoming film about eclipses which they kindly have allowed me to do. Now I just need to get on with that work as I’ve been documenting these eclipse now for 25 years and as “my life’s work” it would be silly to abandon the journey here just at the end. If you haven’t already purchase this app do so immediately! It is a delight and obviously a labor of love which I completely understand.

### 4/5 — Good App

*2026-05-25, version 2.93*

Fantastic UI, 

it would be great to add features like 

1) Precession circle to show the north pole over time 
2) Ecliptic North Pole and South Poles and their meridians 
3) Galactic center and anti center and lines 

Good have features which are desktop features of stellarium 

Also background of the sky with varying grades of electromagnetic like visible light, microwave, gama , uV etc just like in Star walk 2 

Overall super app, but needs improvement, with about said features app rating will be 5/5

### 5/5 — Sehr schön

*2026-03-14*

Viele kosmische Daten in sehr schöner Darstellung und es wird immer besser. 👍🏻

### 5/5 — 感谢

*2026-03-07*

这个软件是我见到的最好的天文软件之一。

### 5/5 — Beautiful graphics

*2026-02-25, version 2.82*

Got this to better understand Zodiac in motion and it has helped tremendously

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-11-07, version 2.82*

Meditation matches energy planets

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2025-09-07, version 2.78*

I recommended this app to everyone with any curiosity about the solar system.

### 5/5 — this is mind bending and beautiful 🎨

*2025-07-22, version 2.78*

Amazing app, simply wonderful. The beauty of the entirety of Cosmic Watch is incredible 😍😂 Indescribable. The screen grabs in the description only tell part of the story. You have to rotate things and choose views yourself to begin to appreciate this immersive experience. For me, it’s more difficult to put this app down than to quit my fav game 😃💫

## Frequently asked questions about Cosmic

### What does the Cosmic-Watch app do?

Cosmic-Watch offers tools for navigating and observing the sky, reviving an ancient connection with the heavens. It provides multiple perspectives of the sky, Earth, and solar system, along with interactive features like augmented reality for exploring celestial bodies and events. The app aims to demystify celestial motions and enhance understanding of their connection to daily life.

### What are the key features of Cosmic-Watch?

Key features include three perspectives (sky, Earth, solar system), a planetarium with star maps and events, augmented reality for interactive exploration, a high-resolution Earth globe with day/night cycles, interactive astronomical and world clocks, visualized natal charts, and comprehensive retrograde representations. It also offers celestial navigation guides and educational layers.

### Is Cosmic-Watch free to use?

The app is described as fully functional without in-app purchases or subscriptions, suggesting it is free to download and use. However, the provided data also indicates 'hasInAppPurchases' is true, which implies there might be optional purchases available within the app for additional content or features.

### What kind of celestial information can I find?

You can discover constellations, stars, and planets, and learn about astronomical events. The app provides a fresh perspective on astrology, allowing you to witness retrograde motion and find your true zodiac constellation. It also offers educational layers for insights into celestial phenomena and their connection to daily life.

### Who is the target audience for Cosmic-Watch?

This app is designed for nature lovers, astronomers, and anyone fascinated by the wonders of the celestial vault. It appeals to those interested in timekeeping, astrology, and astronomy, blending ancient wisdom with modern technology for a deeper appreciation of the cosmos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-06-21

This is the biggest release in Cosmic Watch's ten-year history.

The app is now free to download for the first time since 2015 — every view, every layer, every notification, from the first open.

Tools and Time Control unlock with a subscription, or forever with Cosmic Pro. If Cosmic Watch means something to you, this is the best way to keep it growing.

### 2.93 — 2026-05-09

Introducing TOOLS — the next evolution of Cosmic Watch.

Tools let you customize your Cosmic Watch experience and extend its functionality with powerful new astronomical, calendrical, and sky-view features.

We’re excited to keep expanding this system with new ideas and capabilities. If you enjoy Cosmic Watch and want to support ongoing development, subscribing is the best way to help us create more tools for the future.

Included Tools in this Release
  Moon Calendar
  Atmosphere Clockface
  Meteor Showers
  Aspects
  Retrogrades Year
  Dreamspell Calendar
  Save any Date/Time & Location
  Daily Realtime Clouds
New Camera Tools
  Ecliptic North / South
  Horizontal to North / South
  Follow Sun
  Follow Moon

### 2.92 — 2026-04-08

New tools are here! Moon calendar, atmosphere clock, meteor showers, comets, retrograde year, aspects, and camera tools. Also, daylight saving time now works correctly.

### 2.91 — 2026-03-13

Introducing in-app purchases. A new set of tools: moon calendar, atmosphere clock, meteor showers, comets, retrograde year, aspects and camera tools are available.

### 2.82 — 2025-09-18

New center Digital Clock, smooth planet & horizon labels, accurate event lists, full screen animations, deep links, and improved stability

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## More apps by Celestial Dynamics AG

- [Connected Earth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-earth/id1220530870)
- [Earth's Core](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earths-core/id1220835186)
- [Cosmic Deepsky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-deepsky/id6444288149)

All apps by Celestial Dynamics AG: https://appshunter.io/developer/997250789

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*