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Pocket Universe

Pocket Universe

Star Map & Night Sky Guide

254 ratings
491 reviews
📚 Education
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John Kennedy
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Explore the night sky with this intuitive guide. Identify planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your device. Discover celestial events, track celestial bodies, and learn about thousands of astronomical objects.

✓Live sky view with object identification
✓Time travel for celestial event prediction
✓Explore mode for upcoming events and solar activity
✓Search and browse celestial objects
✓Detailed information on thousands of objects
✓Home Screen widgets for Sun/Moon times and Moon phase
✓Customizable viewing modes with night vision
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What users say about Pocket Universe

Reviews of Pocket Universe are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.5/5 from 254 App Store ratings. What users like most: great app, useful for astronomy. Top complaints: crashes, inaccurate compass/tracking. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app
  • 👍Useful for astronomy
  • 👍Excellent educational tool
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Accurate
  • 👍Customizable
  • 👍Impressive features
  • 👍Helpful for identifying objects in the sky
  • 👍Comprehensive
  • 👍Regularly updated

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes
  • 🐛Inaccurate compass/tracking
  • 🐛Buggy after updates
  • 🐛Doesn't work on older devices
  • 🐛Location issues
  • 🐛Text too small
  • 🐛Lack of updates for new astronomical events
  • 🔋High battery consumption
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What's New in Pocket Universe

20.8

July 27, 2026

Last-minute improvements for the Solar Eclipse, including an Apple Watch countdown complication. Fixed a bug which may have failed to detect and unlock lifetime access to premier features.

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User reviews

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Bad upgrade

The older version was great, this last upgrade is hard to use on an iPhone. Very hard to change time & dates. The finder ring gets in the way of changing time & dates.
Tester testingTester testing

Shooting 5 Stars

Great app for learning, tracking anything in the sky day and night
excusez-moiexcusez-moi

Bad to worse!

I’m pretty damn sure that I already paid for this app, about 5 years ago. But it was almost useless, due to tiny text on-screen. Now you’ve fixed the text, and supposedly improved the app.. Now I’m supposed to pay again thru IAP??
No thanks. I don’t recall having MUG tattooed on my forehead, so you can take a running jump.
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JobsagoodunJobsagoodun

New version works decently once you get used to the new layout.

I had a good email exchange with the developer and am convinced he is making every effort to improve Pocket Universe and make it more enjoyable to use. Much to his credit, John responded very quickly to my initial review.
Dave in BellevueDave in Bellevue

Not very user friendly

I prefer the older version, this version is not easy to configure, it is not intuitive.
RemyBG1RemyBG1
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Compass issues

Bug

Inaccurate sky positioning

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

8 requests

Ability to set time and date

Feature

Improved motion tracking and compass calibration

Feature

Larger text size options

Feature

More detailed information on stars, galaxies, etc.

Feature

Comet and asteroid tracking

Feature

Satellite tracking

Feature

Southern hemisphere sky view

Feature

Wikipedia integration for more objects

Feature

FAQ

What does Pocket Universe do?

Pocket Universe transforms your iPhone or iPad into an intuitive guide to the night sky. It allows you to identify planets, constellations, satellites, and other celestial objects in real-time simply by pointing your device upwards. The app also offers features to explore upcoming celestial events and learn detailed information about thousands of astronomical objects.

What are the key features of Pocket Universe?

Key features include a live sky view for real-time identification, a time travel function to scrub through celestial events, and an explore mode for discovering nightly events, solar activity, and Moon phases. It also offers fast search capabilities, rich object details, customizable widgets for your home screen, and deep customization options for viewing modes.

How much does Pocket Universe cost?

Pocket Universe is a paid application. The description mentions it is available for a small price, described as a 'steal', indicating a one-time purchase rather than a subscription or free model with extensive in-app purchases.

What devices is Pocket Universe compatible with?

Pocket Universe is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. The description explicitly states it turns your 'iPhone or iPad into an intuitive guide to the night sky', suggesting compatibility with Apple's mobile operating systems.

Who is Pocket Universe for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in astronomy, whether you're a beginner looking to identify stars and planets for the first time or a more experienced stargazer wanting a convenient tool for exploration. It's designed for ease of use, making stargazing accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.