# Good To Stargaze

> Stargazing forecast for weather, seeing, transparency, and light pollution. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew LLOYD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew LLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 217 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: Korean, Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Latvian, Russian, Romanian, Lithuanian, Malay and 29 more
- Released: 2017-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559/reviews.md

## What is Good To Stargaze?

When will it be good to stargaze? See the weather forecast,  seeing, transparency, and light pollution, all in one convenient tool. Perfect for amateur and professional astronomers alike, for naked eye viewing, binoculars, or telescopes.

Become a subscriber for 24-hour, 7-day, or 15-day hourly forecast and many other features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price you originally paid. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Terms: https://www.goodtostargaze.com/terms

## Key features

- Weather forecast
- Seeing conditions
- Transparency forecast
- Light pollution data
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term forecasts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Subscription - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Value Subscription - Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Elite Subscription - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Professional - Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Elite Subscription - Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hobbyist Subscription - Annual | $25.99 | per year |
| Professional - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Professional - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Value Subscription - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Value Subscription - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Hobbyist - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby Subscription - One Year | $23.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #145 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Good To Stargaze?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate for planning viewing nights
- 👍 Useful for astronomers
- 👍 Good for finding right conditions
- 👍 Reliable forecast
- 👍 Clean, organized interface

**Cons**

- 😞 Expensive subscription model
- 😞 Pessimistic predictions
- 😞 Free features removed
- 😞 Unusable without payment
- 😞 Inaccurate forecasts
- 😞 Poor accuracy for cloud cover
- 😞 App is a buggy site wrapper
- 😞 Data for other locations
- 😞 Subscription required for current location
- 😞 Hidden subscription fees
- 😞 Not bang for your buck
- 😞 Outdated data
- 😞 Poor translation
- 😞 Price is exaggerated
- 😞 Monetization focused
- 😞 No longer supported on iOS
- 😞 Weather forecast is off
- 😞 App is SUPER slow to load
- 😞 Refuse to pay for subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App is a buggy site wrapper
- App not working for current location
- App shows previous 24 hours, not upcoming
- App shows rain when it's clear
- App doesn't work or is SUPER slow to load after Apple update
- Light pollution map not up to date

**Most requested features**

- Grandfathering in initial users
- Unique payment option instead of subscription
- More precise geolocation feature
- Map key for chart colors
- Include light pollution map
- Update light pollution map data
- Widget for the app
- Fix app for Apple update
- Add moon phases back to condition page

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-to-stargaze/id1298891559/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Free to 99 cents

*2026-08-20*

I guess a free user user using your app to gain a reputation is worth 99 cents. No grandfathering in of initial users when you gain traction was considered. Yes, my deleting of the app over 99 cents is approximate consideration in kind. If I thought the app had value beyond the limited one or two hr. free subscription, I would have subscribed beyond the initial now eliminated free subscription feature long ago.

### 1/5 — Expensive and pessimistic

*2026-05-19*

Better and cheaper apps around. This one has a quite expensive tier model and always seems to be quite pessimistic in predictions.

### 2/5 — Tout est payant maintenant

*2026-03-04*

Appli originale et pratique mais les prévisions gratuites pour une journée ont disparues. TOUT est payant à présent.
J’aurai volontiers accepté un paiement unique mais je refuse les abonnements.
Dommage, je vais désinstaller.

### 1/5 — App Pago que não acerta

*2026-03-03*

Fiz a comparação com a previsão atrasada do mesmo, e a mesma não bateu com a realidade. Tive dias com céu absurdamente limpo onde o aplicativo indicava a impossibilidade de observação.

### 1/5 — No good

*2026-02-16, version 2.9.39*

Used to be a good app, now a buggy site wrapper requiring a subscription

### 1/5 — Booo

*2026-01-14*

Only gives you data for somewhere else rather than your own location, unless you subscribe. There are much better apps that charge way less, deleted straightaway!

### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER!!

*2025-08-20*

Tells me when it’s good to stargazing, this app is really good app also it tells me when planets, galaxies, and more. You should download it now

### 1/5 — Don’t know if it’s accurate

*2025-07-01, version 2.9.20*

I can’t see info for my area so I don’t know if it’s accurate. I’m not paying unless I know it’s accurate. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Unusable unless you pay

*2025-06-18*

App used to have a free option. Now it does not.

You cannot even see your current location current forecast without a subscription.

### 1/5 — Holy downfall🥀

*2025-06-12*

So at first, the app was really great, i could view 24 hours without paying anything and it was really usefull, BUT NOW, I CANT even use the app cause theres no point. Almost everything costs money now like seriously, get rid of this stupid update yall let me down bro. Talk about backstabbing, anyways this app isnt useful anymore and to people reading, dont get the app it costs a lot and its not a bang for your buck. LIKE WAHT THEY HELLY DUDE

## Frequently asked questions about Good To Stargaze

### What does Good To Stargaze do?

This app helps you find the best times for stargazing by providing detailed forecasts. It includes information on weather conditions, atmospheric seeing, transparency, and light pollution levels, making it easier to plan your astronomical observations.

### What are the key features of Good To Stargaze?

Key features include real-time weather forecasts, seeing and transparency predictions, and light pollution data. Subscribers also gain access to 24-hour, 7-day, and 15-day hourly forecasts, along with other advanced functionalities.

### How much does Good To Stargaze cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. Users can choose from various subscription durations, and payment is handled through their iTunes Account. Auto-renewal can be managed in account settings.

### Who is Good To Stargaze for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in stargazing, from amateur enthusiasts to professional astronomers. It is useful for all types of viewing, whether with the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes.

### Can I use Good To Stargaze for planning long-term stargazing trips?

Yes, the subscription offers extended forecast periods, including 7-day and 15-day hourly forecasts. This allows for effective planning of stargazing activities well in advance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.13.5 — 2026-08-19

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.11.2 — 2026-05-29

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.10.1 — 2026-04-28

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.9.39 — 2026-02-06

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.9.36 — 2026-01-07

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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All apps by Matthew LLOYD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1050023751

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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 2026-09-07.*