# Planetary Compass — Find the planets in the sky

> Locates planets in the sky with positional and visibility data. (iPhone/iPad app by Gaston Sobrevilla.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-compass/id1665242068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gaston Sobrevilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321667)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.75/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2023-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-compass/id1665242068/reviews.md

## What is Planetary Compass?

Find out where the planets are in the sky with this simple app!

What is that red spot in the sky? Is it Mars? 
Where is Jupiter? Is Saturn visible tonight? 
Answer these questions with Planetary Compass.

Features:
- It indicates the Azimuth, Altitude, and Magnitude of each planet.
- It helps you find the planet in the sky while rotating your phone.
- Tells you whether a planet is visible to the naked eye.

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## Key features

- Indicates Azimuth, Altitude, and Magnitude
- Helps locate planets by rotating phone
- Indicates naked-eye visibility
- Identifies planets like Mars and Jupiter

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-compass/id1665242068/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love it!

*2023-06-04*

The only thing that is giving a 4 is that it doesn’t show we’re are/the earth

## Frequently asked questions about Planetary Compass

### What planets can I find with Planetary Compass?

Planetary Compass helps you locate planets such as Mars and Jupiter in the sky. It provides specific data for each planet to aid in identification.

### Does Planetary Compass show me where to look in the sky?

Yes, the app helps you find planets in the sky by guiding you as you rotate your phone. It indicates the Azimuth and Altitude for precise positioning.

### Can I see planets with just my eyes using Planetary Compass?

Planetary Compass will tell you whether a planet is visible to the naked eye. This feature helps you determine if you need a telescope or binoculars.

### What is the rating for Planetary Compass?

Planetary Compass has a rating of 1.8 stars based on 4 user ratings.

### Is Planetary Compass free to use?

Yes, Planetary Compass is available for free. However, it does contain advertisements.

### Does Planetary Compass have ads?

Yes, Planetary Compass contains advertisements.

### What devices is Planetary Compass compatible with?

Planetary Compass is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Planetary Compass last updated?

Planetary Compass was last updated on December 29, 2023, with version 1.2.2.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2023-12-29

- Added support for GDPR privacy options and consent managment for our European users.

### 1.2.1 — 2023-07-25

- Minor fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2023-02-07

- Added iPad support.
- Minor UI fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2023-02-01

- Added japanese and korean
- Minor improvements and fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2023-01-30

- Added languages: Spanish, Portuguese
- Added extra info for planets that are not visible to the naked eye
- Added manual tutorial start button
- Added about screen

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All apps by Gaston Sobrevilla: https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321667

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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 2026-06-01.*