# Free Sky Planner: DarkScout — Moon, Clouds & Dark Sky Finder

> Astrophotography planning app with sky quality forecasts and observing spot comparisons. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Mraz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-sky-planner-darkscout/id6760223860 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Mraz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883345914)
- Category: Weather, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 3 more
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-sky-planner-darkscout/id6760223860/reviews.md

## What is Free Sky Planner?

Choose when and where to go stargazing. DarkScout brings cloud forecasts, Moon conditions and observing-location maps together to help you plan a night outside. Every feature is completely free, with no paywall, trial or subscription required.

PLAN YOUR NIGHT
• Check the Tonight recommendation and conditions for your location.
• See visible targets and browse monthly observing recommendations.
• Plan up to 14 nights ahead and compare observing locations.

FIND A PLACE TO OBSERVE
• Explore maps of observing locations and save unlimited spots.
• Review 72-hour cloud-cover maps and use horizon profiles to plan around your view.
• Set alerts for multiple locations and choose your own thresholds.

EXPLORE OBSERVING TARGETS
• Browse the complete object catalog for your next observing or astrophotography session.
• Use Red Night Mode while outdoors.

GO OUT TOGETHER
• Join or host observing events, chat with participants and arrange a weather backup plan.
• Share original-quality astrophotos and save your favorites.
• Manage recurring sessions, reminders and co-hosts.

You control the privacy of your shared locations. Reporting and blocking tools are available in Community.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Sky quality tracking
- Observing spot comparison
- Best observing window identification
- Milky Way visibility and direction
- Offline forecast fallback
- Home screen widget

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $14.99 | per year |


## Is Free Sky Planner safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Free Sky Planner.

## Is Free Sky Planner legit?

Free Sky Planner: DarkScout appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Free Sky Planner is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-sky-planner-darkscout/id6760223860/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5 stars

*2026-03-27*

Very helpful for planning! Excited for future updates and features!

## Frequently asked questions about Free Sky Planner

### What is the Astro Score in DarkScout?

The Astro Score provides a rating for each observing spot, helping you quickly assess its suitability for astrophotography based on various sky quality factors.

### Does DarkScout offer offline access?

Yes, DarkScout provides a forecast and astronomy snapshots with offline fallback, ensuring you can access essential planning data even without an internet connection.

### What features are included in DarkScout PRO?

DarkScout PRO unlocks unlimited saved spots, a 7-day planning range, an any-date planner, multi-spot notifications, custom alert thresholds, and a red night mode for better visibility.

### How much does DarkScout PRO cost?

DarkScout PRO offers a monthly subscription for $2.49 or a yearly subscription for $14.99, providing extended planning capabilities and features.

### What devices is DarkScout available on?

DarkScout is currently supported on iPhone devices, allowing users to plan their astrophotography sessions on the go.

### What is the age rating for DarkScout?

DarkScout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in astronomy and photography.

### How often is DarkScout updated?

DarkScout was last updated on March 25, 2026, with version 26.3.10, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Does DarkScout have ads?

No, DarkScout does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted planning experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 27.10.12 — 2026-10-14

Updated DarkScout's App Store information to make its stargazing and astrophotography planning tools easier to find. Every feature remains completely free.

### 27.10.11 — 2026-10-12

Version 27.10.11

Fixed account recovery after moving to a new phone. Sign in with Apple remains available when Settings cannot load, and forecasts refresh after successful sign-in.

Updated the location permission explanation: Continue opens the iOS prompt when permission has not been decided. You can allow or deny access there.

### 27.10.10 — 2026-10-05

Version 27.10.10

Every DarkScout feature is now free for everyone. Use the complete planner, maps, unlimited spots, object catalog, alerts, photo sharing and event host toolkit without a purchase. Your saved data remains available.

### 27.9.11 — 2026-09-12

Fixed the startup choice for optional analytics and added optional crash reporting to help diagnose stability issues. You can manage both choices independently in Settings. Existing privacy choices, subscriptions and app access are preserved.

### 27.9.10 — 2026-09-11

Version 27.9.10

• Start with Tonight at your current location: go/no-go guidance and conditions, plus Community.
• Discover DarkScout PRO during onboarding. Eligible Apple accounts can try PRO free for 7 days.
• Unlock Planner, Map, Spots and the full Tonight experience with PRO.
• Improved object thumbnails and detail images, including Moon and planet images.
• Community refresh handles interrupted requests and filter changes more reliably.
• Added 16 observing recommendations for September 2026.

Existing installations retain their previous access. Active subscriptions remain valid.

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