Best apps like ShowSky

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3.7 avg rating

8 free apps

Updated October 2026

ShowSky

Steven Suckow

📚 Education

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Top Alternatives to ShowSky

Messier Finder Charts by David Lent

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

0.0(0 ratings)

$0.99

88 constellations by Vladimir Vascak

Strong Contender

📚 Education

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

Explore the night sky and identify celestial objects like stars, planets, and constellations. Set the sky to any position and time to learn about the universe.

ASGuide by Philip Perez

Astronomy Sky Guide

Worth Considering

📚 Education

4.8(9 ratings)

Free

Explore the night sky with this astronomy companion. Discover planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more visible from your location. Generate custom viewing lists and preview celestial objects with an interactive sky atlas.

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GlobeViewer Moon

High resolution moon surface

Free

Explore a detailed 3D model of the moon's surface with interactive globe and high-resolution map views. Discover craters, grooves, and other features with four distinct map modes, utilizing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. This app offers adjustable lighting for enhanced visibility and is designed to be a valuable tool for telescope users.

Interactive 3D moon globeHigh-resolution 3D map viewFour map modes (elevation, photo, combined, telescope)

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free with in-app purchases

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SoHO Viewer

The sun in your pocket

Free

Access and view the latest images from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SoHO). Receive push notifications when new images are available, keeping you updated on solar activity. This app is a convenient tool for anyone interested in space imagery.

Download latest SoHO imagesDisplay solar imagesPush notifications for new images

Hubble Space Telescope Tracker

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

Free

Follow NASA's Hubble Space Telescope mission in real time. Explore a gallery of stunning images, engage in discussions, and learn about space. Receive notifications for new discoveries and test your knowledge with quizzes.

Real-time mission progressImage galleryDiscussion forums

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Pocket Planets

Solar system in your pocket

Free

Explore our solar system with detailed information on planets, moons, and astronauts. Track who is currently in space and receive notifications for new launches. Access NASA images and compare celestial body characteristics.

Detailed planet and moon dataAstronaut information and missionsReal-time space occupancy

Look up! It's the sky.

Free

Discover celestial bodies visible in the night sky with this intuitive app. Easily track planets, the Sun, and Moon, and forecast their appearance. Access detailed information and moon phases, with support for the Southern Hemisphere.

Simple sky grid displayEffortless navigationTime-bar functionality

PushToCam for Telescope

Point Telescope and Align App

Free

This app simplifies telescope aiming by guiding you to celestial targets without needing your phone's camera or direct sky pointing. Simply align with a bright star, and it helps you find objects of interest.

No phone camera requiredPhone orientation independentAttaches to telescope tube