# DailyApod - Astronomy Picture — Daily NASA Space Photos

> Daily NASA astronomy pictures and information client with search and favorites. (iPhone/iPad app by 辉 林.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyapod-astronomy-picture/id1573247808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [辉 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437463749)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyapod-astronomy-picture/id1573247808/reviews.md

## What is DailyApod?

Explore the universe through NASA imagery, one remarkable view at a time.

DailyApod is an independent companion for NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Discover daily space images and stories, browse the archive by date, and explore more NASA media in one focused, beautifully designed app.

DISCOVER MORE
• Today’s APOD with its full explanation
• Search APOD titles and descriptions
• Search NASA images, videos, and audio
• Hubble Birthday: see observations captured on your chosen date
• Earth Today: view imagery from NASA’s DSCOVR EPIC camera
• Curated popular, recent, and surprise discoveries

MAKE IT YOURS
• Save favorites and sync them with iCloud
• Share inspiring images and stories
• Add daily and random astronomy widgets to your Home Screen
• Enjoy a polished experience in light and dark themes
• Translate APOD explanations in the app

ABOUT DATES
APOD follows NASA’s publication schedule in the America/New_York time zone, so the date shown in the app may differ from your local date by one day.

DailyApod is an independent app and is not endorsed by or affiliated with NASA. Images and information are provided by NASA and their respective credited sources.

## Key features

- Browse daily astronomical information
- In-app translation for articles
- Search astronomical content
- Select specific dates to view
- Favorite and share astronomy pictures
- Astronomy widgets
- Dark mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DailyApod Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyapod-astronomy-picture/id1573247808/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-10-03*

Has not worked for several days shows unknown error

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The issue you're experiencing may be due to network connectivity or the NASA API. Everything seems to be functioning correctly on my end. If you're still encountering difficulties, please consider sending an email through the settings page with a screen recording. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and I hope we can resolve any issues without the need for a 2-star rating.

### 5/5 — simple and beautiful

*2025-01-14*

nice app

**Developer response:** Thank u！

### 2/5 — Not working

*2024-10-23*

Love the app but it is not working today

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The issue you're experiencing may be due to network connectivity or the NASA API. Everything seems to be functioning correctly on my end. If you're still encountering difficulties, please consider sending an email through the settings page with a screen recording. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and I hope we can resolve any issues without the need for a 2-star rating.

### 5/5 — Awesome~

*2024-05-06*

It's the best Apod app in Mac.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2024-02-14*

Love the app but it is not working today

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The issue you're experiencing may be due to network connectivity or the NASA API. Everything seems to be functioning correctly on my end. If you're still encountering difficulties, please consider sending an email through the settings page with a screen recording. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and I hope we can resolve any issues without the need for a 2-star rating.

### 5/5 — wonderful app

*2023-10-16*

it’s an amazing APOD viewer!! easily my favorite widget, seeing the daily picture on my homepage is always a nice surprise. today I rediscovered the high five easter egg on the settings page and it made me smile.

dev, thank you for maintaining the app your effort is appreciated 🙏

**Developer response:** Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the APOD viewer! It's fantastic that the high five easter egg brought a smile to your face😄.

Your support is the driving force behind my development～

### 5/5 — Such an amazing app!

*2023-07-12*

Such an amazing app!

**Developer response:** Your positive review has truly lifted my spirits. Thank you so much!

### 5/5 — Cool

*2021-07-13, version 1.2.0*

Beautiful

## Frequently asked questions about DailyApod

### What is DailyApod?

DailyApod is an application that allows you to view the daily astronomical images and information provided by NASA. It offers features like browsing daily updates, searching for specific topics, and saving your favorite discoveries.

### Does DailyApod have ads?

No, DailyApod does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to users.

### What devices is DailyApod available on?

DailyApod is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro (realityDevice). This wide compatibility allows users to access astronomical content across multiple Apple platforms.

### How does the date display work in DailyApod?

DailyApod uses the Eastern Standard Time (EST) timezone for both date display and data retrieval, as NASA's APOD updates are based on EST. This may cause the date shown in the app to differ by one day from your local region's date.

### Can I translate the content in DailyApod?

Yes, DailyApod provides translation features. iOS 18 offers real-time local language translation for articles, and on older iOS versions, you can long-press text to display a translation pop-up window.

### How can I find the most popular astronomy pictures?

DailyApod features a section for 'Most popular apods,' which showcases the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) posts that have been most highly rated or voted for by other users.

### Does DailyApod support syncing across devices?

Yes, DailyApod supports iCloud sync. This feature allows you to synchronize your preferences and favorite astronomical discoveries across multiple devices seamlessly.

### What is the age rating for DailyApod?

DailyApod has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for children aged 4 and above, focusing on educational and visually appealing astronomical imagery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2026-08-31

• Explore the all-new interactive sky map — trace constellation guides, search the sky, adjust the time, and stargaze from your location.
• Look up stars, planets, and constellations in the built-in encyclopedia to learn what you're seeing.
• A new sky direction globe shows exactly which patch of the sky is on screen as you pan, tilt, or jump to an object.
• Simplified object info keeps your view of the night sky uncluttered.
• Refreshed Discover: Stargazing comes first, with new built-in artwork for Stargazing and Earth imagery.

### 2.6.1 — 2026-08-21

• Fixed continuous loading in Popular, Recent, Surprise, and Random so you can keep exploring beyond the first page.
• Updated image placeholders with a softer theme color for a more comfortable loading experience.

### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-20

• Redesigned Discoveries with popular, recent, and surprise picks
• New Hubble Birthday and Earth Today experiences
• NASA media search for images, video, and audio
• Refined loading states and improved light and dark themes

### 2.5.0 — 2025-01-13

- More ways to discover

### 2.3.0 — 2024-12-30

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## About Date in App
Since NASA's APOD updates based on Eastern Standard Time (EST), DailyApod uses the EST timezone for both date display and data retrieval. Therefore, the current date shown in the App may differ by one day from the date in your local region.

- Fix Widget some large picture display issues
- Fix the preview display issue in the Widget Center
- Fix the first free translation being invalid
- Unified application time display is set to North American Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-05:00

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