Sky Guide

Sky Guide

Star gaze constellation finder

378K ratings
2780 reviews
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Released
May 6, 2013
Updated
October 24, 2026

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Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real-time by holding your device overhead. Explore celestial bodies with AR overlays, track satellites like the ISS, and travel through time to view past and future astronomical events. Perfect for both novice and experienced stargazers.

✓Automatic celestial object identification
✓Augmented reality sky overlay
✓Satellite tracking and notifications
✓Time travel for past/future viewing
✓Personalized astronomical event calendar
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in Sky Guide

13.1.2

October 24, 2026

Minor bug fixes New in 13.1: + iPhone Duo Support Sky Guide is now optimized for iPhone Duo, beautifully expanding as you unfold the display for a broader, more immersive view of the universe.

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Top Grossing

📈 31+2

Reference

This app rose +2 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Top Free

📉 44-6

Reference

This app dropped -6 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

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User reviews

Compass

I’d like to see future astral projection

Please fix the moon

Hi, I love the moon but moon in VR hard to see . Sometimes the moon won’t give me where. I am trying track the moon where it will be spot. Please in VR is hard to see the moon blur, moon track . Thanks please make the moon perfect track thanks

Laggy & Not worth it

The price doesn’t match the output. Compared to other apps this is slow and chunky. The imagery is the best so it deserves the stars but they still have some work to do

A wonderful app, for wonderful people (see what I did there?). 🤓

From a science-minded individual. And when I say science, I mean it literally: the systematic study of the natural world through observation, experimentation, measurement, and evidence-based reasoning. I’ll start there.

I love this app. I’ve sat on mountaintops during ineffable experiences, contemplating the universe with Sky Guide by my side.

The music accentuates the beauty of the experience. As a daily meditator, I often open the app simply to meditate to its ambient music. It brings back memories of those experiences and allows me to almost reenter those states of mind.

I track celestial events with the help of notifications. My friends and family love when I share them, allowing us to gaze at the same celestial wonders, even though we live far apart.

It truly is an extraordinary app.

If I had a child, I would use Sky Guide as a tool to teach them about the beauty, magnificence, and mysteries of the cosmos. At the same time, I would want them to understand the reality of it, our place within it, and the fact that we are objectively part of it.

We were born of the cosmos, we live within it, and we will continue to exist as part of it, in one form or another.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App freezes when near polar regions

Bug

Occasional crashes or performance issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more detailed information on moons of planets

Feature

Implement mosaic planning tools for astrophotography

Feature

Provide earlier notifications for satellite/ISS passes

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Allow users to share their observations and photos

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Improve integration with telescope/camera equipment

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FAQ

What does Sky Guide do?

Sky Guide helps you identify celestial objects in the night sky. By holding your device up, it automatically recognizes stars, constellations, planets, and satellites. It uses augmented reality to overlay these figures onto your view of the real sky, making it easy to visualize and learn about the heavens.

What are the key features of Sky Guide?

Key features include automatic identification of celestial bodies, an AR mode for visualizing the sky, satellite tracking with notifications (like for the ISS), time travel controls to view past and future astronomical events, and a personalized calendar for events like eclipses. It also functions offline without Wi-Fi, cellular service, or GPS.

Is Sky Guide free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core stargazing functionalities. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require an additional purchase to unlock.

Can I use Sky Guide without an internet connection?

Yes, Sky Guide is designed to function with or without Wi-Fi, cellular service, or GPS. This makes it ideal for use in remote locations like camping trips where connectivity might be limited, ensuring you always have access to its features.

Who is Sky Guide for?

This app is for anyone curious about the night sky, regardless of their experience level. Whether you're a beginner wanting to identify constellations or an experienced stargazer looking for detailed information and tracking capabilities, Sky Guide offers an accessible and powerful tool.