Skycatching

Skycatching

Collect the real night sky

1 ratings
1 review
Free

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Released
September 9, 2026
Updated
October 9, 2026

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Explore the real night sky from your location. Catch stars and planets to build your fleet, upgrade your equipment, and defend your constellations from intruders. Enjoy a unique astronomical adventure that works anytime, anywhere.

✓Real-time sky simulation
✓Star and planet catching mechanics
✓Fleet building and upgrades
✓Constellation defense
✓Custom constellation drawing
✓Offline play
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What's New in Skycatching

2.2

October 9, 2026

Fly to a star. Open any star's record and tap "fly there": the camera leaves the Sun, passes the real stars on the way and stops at it. Up close, every star has the surface its kind has, in the colour of its light — and the dozen whose surfaces have actually been imaged or measured, like Betelgeuse and Altair, are drawn as they were found. Then pull back to its system: the planets known to go round it, beside our own, with the real distance between the two. New: Sky mode. Don't want the game? Switch it off on the first screen or in Settings, and one press logs a star. Everything you log counts if you start playing later. Fixed: the phone no longer freezes when you turn the camera backdrop on and off.

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User reviews

Fun and informative

This is a great app for educating yourself on our night sky from a simple perspective. You can use this night or day to identify the stars (visible or not) in the sky. Love the rewarding star catching mechanic and the information it gives about the stars you identify, just a couple of lines, but enough to learn something neat about your find.
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FAQ

What is Skycatching?

Skycatching is an augmented reality game that uses your location and real astronomical data to let you catch stars and planets. You can build your own fleet of stars and defend your constellations.

Does Skycatching have ads?

No, Skycatching is ad-free. The developer explicitly states there are no ads in the application.

Can I play Skycatching offline?

Yes, Skycatching works offline. It can be played indoors, under clouds, or even at noon, as it simulates the real sky based on your location and time.

What devices does Skycatching support?

Currently, Skycatching is supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on September 29, 2026, with version 2.0.

How do I catch stars in Skycatching?

To catch a star, aim your phone at it until the marker hits the zone, then press. Each catch earns fragments that can be used to upgrade your optics or build a cannon.

What is the age rating for Skycatching?

Skycatching has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and older.

How often is Skycatching updated?

The latest version of Skycatching, 2.0, was released on September 29, 2026, indicating regular updates. The initial release date was September 9, 2026.

What is the user rating for Skycatching?

Skycatching has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a highly positive initial reception from its users.