# Planet Finder: Sky Tonight Map — Constellation & Star Gazing AR

> Live sky guide for identifying celestial objects and tracking astronomical events. (iPhone/iPad app by Sahan Kara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-finder-sky-tonight-map/id6793944697 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sahan Kara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896710659)
- Category: Education, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-finder-sky-tonight-map/id6793944697/reviews.md

## What is Planet Finder?

Point your phone at the sky and Planet Finder tells you exactly what you are looking at.

Planets, stars, constellations and deep sky objects, all worked out live for the precise spot you are standing on. No account, no sign up, no waiting.

Ask PlatonAI anything!

An astronomer built into the app. Ask anything about tonight and get an answer for your location and the hour you are asking, not a page from a textbook. It knows what has already set, what is still climbing and what the Moon is about to wash out.

POINT AND FIND ANYTHING
Lift your phone and a pointer walks you to any planet, star or constellation. The camera view is labelled with what is really above you.

TONIGHT, AT A GLANCE
Everything visible from where you are right now, with rise, transit and set times, and a plan for the moment the sky finally goes dark.

A SKY MAP WITH REAL DEPTH
Pinch to zoom and the map keeps going. At the deepest levels thousands of faint stars come out, the way they do through a telescope. The whole map turns with your compass.

THE COMPLETE CATALOGUE
All 88 constellations. 196 named stars. The full Messier catalogue of 110 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Real NASA photographs of the Sun, the Moon and every planet. The Milky Way drawn across your own sky.

A CALENDAR THAT TELLS YOU WHEN
Moon phases, meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, oppositions, greatest elongations and supermoons. Set a reminder, or add any event to your own calendar with one tap.

SIX SKY GAMES
Games built around the real night sky. One of them is free every single day.

MADE FOR REAL NIGHTS OUTSIDE
Red night mode protects your night vision. The astronomy is computed on the device, so it keeps working with no internet at all.

PLANET FINDER PRO
Pro opens PlatonAI, the entire catalogue, unlimited AR finds, the deep zoom, every game, red night mode, a best viewing card you can save and share, and the ability to pin your own photo onto any object in AR.

Planet Finder offers an auto renewing subscription with a free daily allowance. Weekly and yearly plans are available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in App Store settings.

Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EA5pFZEYKnE4eKi9wJ3ZkbLFaaN7axsINYfzjmjY-DU/edit?usp=sharing
Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBwhY139wu7Np32TH6vCzvOOq-Qvv5sVK9wkvh-ZjNE/edit?usp=sharing

## Key features

- Live sky pointer
- Celestial object identification
- Rise, transit, and set times
- Sky calendar with reminders
- Red night mode
- AR photo saving and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-finder-sky-tonight-map/id6793944697/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Off & Rude

*2026-08-31*

The app was off for me and not showing things correctly and on a separate issue when I messaged the customer support they were very condensing and unhelpful.

**Developer response:** Hi Isabel,

Thanks for writing. Our records show one message from you, asking for a refund after a trial you told us you'd forgotten to cancel — you didn't mention any problem with the app itself, so we had no chance to look into one. If something isn't displaying correctly, please tell us what you're seeing: Planet Finder needs compass and location access, and a figure-eight motion with the phone recalibrates the compass if the sky appears rotated. We'll fix any real bug quickly.

On the refund: developers are not able to issue refunds for App Store purchases — Apple handles them directly at reportaproblem.apple.com, and they approve forgotten-trial cases routinely. We pointed you to Apple because that's genuinely the only route, not to brush you off.

## Frequently asked questions about Planet Finder

### What celestial objects can Planet Finder identify?

Planet Finder can identify all 88 constellations, the brightest stars, the Moon, all planets, and the complete Messier catalogue including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. It also displays the Milky Way.

### Does Planet Finder require an internet connection?

No, Planet Finder computes all celestial data on your device, meaning it does not require an internet connection to function. This allows for use even in remote locations without signal.

### How does the subscription work for Planet Finder?

Planet Finder offers an auto-renewing subscription with weekly and yearly plans. A free daily allowance is provided. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends.

### Can I add astronomical events to my personal calendar?

Yes, Planet Finder includes a sky calendar with events like moon phases, meteor showers, conjunctions, and eclipses. You can add any event to your own calendar with a single tap.

### What are the Pro features in Planet Finder?

The Pro version offers a best viewing card that can be saved and shared, and allows you to pin your own photos onto any object in AR. It enhances the stargazing experience with personalized and shareable content.

### Is Planet Finder suitable for beginners?

Yes, Planet Finder is designed to be a live sky guide, making it easy for beginners to point their phone at the sky and identify celestial objects. The on-screen pointer provides clear direction.

### What devices is Planet Finder available on?

Planet Finder is currently supported on iPhone. The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

### How often is Planet Finder updated?

The latest version of Planet Finder is 1.2, and it was last updated on August 11, 2026. This indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2026-10-12

Small improvements and polish.

### 1.9 — 2026-09-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.8 — 2026-08-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.7 — 2026-08-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.6 — 2026-08-26

PlatonAI has a brand new home: watch a live example conversation unfold on its own. The games are longer and better looking, with new levels, fresh artwork and a little celebration when you win. The sky finder is tidier too, so the stars stay in the spotlight. Plus small fixes and smoother animations throughout.

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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 2026-10-13.*