# Live Sky: Stargazing & Planets — Find stars. Plan your night.

> Real-time celestial object coordinates and visibility for astronomers. (iPhone/iPad app by Dapperfinch Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-sky-stargazing-and-planets/id575969272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dapperfinch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/575969275)
- Category: Reference, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 903 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-sky-stargazing-and-planets/id575969272/reviews.md

## What is Live Sky?

Know what to look for, where to find it, and when to step outside.

Live Sky helps you explore the night sky from your own observing spot. Browse planets, bright stars, and deep-sky objects, check observing conditions, and point your iPhone toward a target with Find in the Sky. A haptic tap lets you know when you have found it.

MAKE TONIGHT YOURS
• Keep favorite targets together on Today
• Check cloud cover, darkness, and Moon conditions
• Use Time Machine to explore another observing time
• Create observation alerts for objects you want to catch

SEE WHAT FITS YOUR VIEW
Save a location and map a viewpoint, such as a window or balcony, to filter objects against your actual opening. Keep your telescope and accessories together for more personal observing advice.

EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE
• Calculated positions, directions, and rise, transit, and set times
• Searchable solar-system, bright-star, and deep-sky catalogs
• Upcoming eclipses, meteor showers, conjunctions, and Moon phases
• Red Night Vision appearance for observing in the dark
• Apple Watch companion for visible objects and upcoming events
• Core astronomical calculations and bundled catalogs available offline

START FREE. GO FURTHER WITH LIVE SKY PLUS.
Start with one saved location, one viewpoint, three favorites, and three observation alerts. Try 10 premium AI generated summaries, shared across Today and object details.

One optional annual Live Sky Plus subscription unlocks every premium feature: premium AI generated summaries, unlimited locations, viewpoints, favorites, and observation alerts, with no ads. Existing Remove Ads purchases continue to keep ads hidden; the other premium features require Plus. After the free summary allowance, body-page summaries require Plus. Today still offers calculated sky facts without a subscription.

Weather and premium AI summaries require an internet connection. AI summaries are optional and use observing information you choose to share. No Live Sky account is required.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://api.dapperfinch.com/livesky/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Live celestial object coordinates
- Visibility indicator (above horizon)
- Detailed object information
- Favorites list
- Today Widget for Night Sky summary

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Sky Plus | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Favorites | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Live Sky?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Straightforward and informative
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Handy for observing the sky
- 🚀 Accurate information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incorrect planet/celestial body positions
- 🐛 Timing/location issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Missing key features (sun, satellites, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS not recognized
- Incorrect information about planet positions and rise/set times
- Crashes on launch

**Most requested features**

- Include man-made celestial objects
- Add weather forecasts and notifications
- Expand catalog of objects (nebulas, galaxies, etc.)
- Allow manual input of coordinates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-sky-stargazing-and-planets/id575969272/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No info on the sun

*2026-02-01, version 2.1*

Kind of a glaring error for an Astronomy app.

### 1/5 — Just plain wrong

*2024-10-19*

This app gives incorrect information about the positions of heavenly bodies. For example, it currently says that Saturn is below the horizon. I can assure you that it isn't. The app either gets my location wrong or doesn't know what time it is.

### 5/5 — Needs update ASAP

*2024-09-17, version 2.1*

I really love this app and i love the widget that tells you at what time it starts getting dark. Unfortunately it haven’t been updated since long time and it doesn’t support the new IOS as for the widget. 😭
I hope they can update it.

### 5/5 — What is LiveSky?

*2024-04-23*

LiveSky sends 100% of information of the moon & the planets, but not the sun. LiveSky shows me space objects and when they are above the horizon. I love it!!!!

### 2/5 — Timing is off

*2023-03-07*

App shows my location correctly, but has the position of all objects incorrect. Appears to be 6 to 7 hours off.

### 5/5 — Fantastic app!

*2022-12-15*

This is one of those handy go to apps that you use 1 million times and you don’t know what you did without it! 
App is so reasonably priced, you don’t mind paying the mere pittance of the in-app purchase to remove the ads. Fantastic app!

### 1/5 — Looks useful if it was correct

*2021-12-07*

I'm looking at the sky. Venus is just about to set, the moon and Saturn are in West, and Jupiter is high.  The app says that none of them have risen yet.  No idea what's wrong. The location is correct, and I don't see anything about setting the date/time.  It's too bad, because it seems like a really useful app.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2021-12-04, version 2.1*

I was expecting to see a “map” of the sky. I didn’t get that, I got a description of where it it and that it’s above the skyline. Sooty, not happy with this.

### 1/5 — I cant open the app,

*2021-11-20, version 2.1*

I cant open the app, I can only see my location and advertising. What happen? Very dissapointed.

### 1/5 — Wrong about planets above horizon

*2021-09-13*

Either the app does not know where I am or it does not know the season. It tells me Jupiter is below the horizon when it has been up for several hours.( verified by other apps)

## Frequently asked questions about Live Sky

### What information does Live Sky provide?

Live Sky provides real-time celestial coordinates such as Right Ascension, Declination, Altitude, and Azimuth for planets, the Moon, the Sun, 110 brightest stars, and 110 deep sky objects. It also indicates which objects are currently above the horizon.

### How can I easily access my favorite celestial objects?

You can add the celestial bodies you observe most frequently to a favorites list within the app. This allows for quicker access to their information and coordinates whenever you open Live Sky.

### Is Live Sky a free app?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional features or content may be available for purchase.

### What devices is Live Sky compatible with?

While specific OS versions are not detailed, the mention of a 'Today Widget' implies compatibility with iOS devices that support this feature. The app is designed for mobile use.

### What are the main use cases for Live Sky?

The primary use case is for stargazers who need to quickly find the current position and visibility of celestial objects. It's useful for planning observation sessions and identifying what's in the night sky.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-09-11

Meet the new Live Sky: a more personal way to plan your night and find your next target.

• Guided Find in the Sky, with a haptic tap when your target is found
• Saved viewpoints that filter the sky through your actual observing opening
• Premium AI generated summaries using your location, favorites, equipment, viewpoints, and observing conditions
• More useful Today summaries with steady refresh behavior
• Refreshed catalogs, alphabetical search results, and clearer Night Vision contrast
• Setup for your location, viewpoint, and telescope, shown once when you first open this version
• One Live Sky Plus subscription for all premium features, including unlimited locations and viewpoints and no ads

Your saved observing data stays with you. Existing Remove Ads purchases remain ad-free. Start with one free location and viewpoint, and try 10 premium AI summaries before upgrading.

### 2.1 — 2018-01-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iPhone X support, minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2016-06-29

- 110 Messier (Deep Sky) Objects added!
- Works offline!
- New and Simpler interface
- Today Widget that gives a daily night sky summary

### 1.9.1 — 2015-11-10

- Cleaner interface for showing Ephemeris
- You can now view ephemeris for your favorite bodies or planets, the Sun, the Moon, 110 brightest stars for current time, or for a time after sunset
- Filter allows you to show only those bodies you are interested in

### 1.9 — 2015-08-22

- New user interface
- Updated code to generate Ephemeris for the planets
- Added Ephemeris for over 100 bright stars

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