Best Skyfield alternatives: apps like Skyfield: Sky Tonight

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Skyfield? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Skyfield

ClearNight#1

ClearNight by Strange Glyph, LLC

Tonight's Sky, Simplified
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.4(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a simple, plain-language forecast for sky conditions, indicating when the weather is suitable for stargazing or outdoor night activities. It helps users decide if the sky is clear and dark enough for their plans.

ARTstronomy Planner#2

ARTstronomy Planner by NOAH HAMILTON RASHKIND

Know if tonight's worth it
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a clear GO/MAYBE/NO GO verdict for stargazing and astrophotography based on detailed weather and sky conditions. It offers smart forecasts tuned to your specific shooting needs, including cloud cover, moon brightness, and seeing.

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RainBot Weather
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Hyperlocal Storm Alerts
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Get hyper-local weather forecasts and real-time storm alerts powered by official NOAA data. Monitor severe weather, view detailed radar, and understand weather threats with intelligent analysis.

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Colourful Moon Widget
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Live Weather & Rain – TrueSky
Live Weather & Rain – TrueSky
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Hourly forecast, painted sky
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Experience weather forecasts visualized as dynamic, painted landscapes that evolve with real-time conditions. See rain, fog, wind, and stars appear in the artwork as they happen. Access detailed weather data and receive alerts for significant events.

Dynamic painted weather landscapesHourly forecast visualizationDetailed meteorological data
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Moon Phase Widget: Tonight
Moon Phase Widget: Tonight
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Full Lunar Calendar, Moonrise
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Wander: Dark Sky Companion
Wander: Dark Sky Companion
Wander: Dark Sky Companion
Plan your perfect night sky
Free

This app helps you find clear nights for stargazing by predicting sky conditions and identifying dark sky locations. It details celestial events, meteor showers, and aurora forecasts, and includes a red filter mode to preserve night vision.

Night sky condition scoringInteractive light pollution mapMeteor shower and celestial event forecasts
☀️ Weather
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Mistral Weather
Mistral Weather
Mistral Weather
Forecast, Radar & Trip Planner
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Get detailed current weather, hour-by-hour, and 7-day forecasts with animated radar maps. Explore historical weather data for any date and save multiple locations. An optional AI feature provides natural language summaries of the forecast.

Current conditions and 7-day forecastAnimated precipitation radar mapSun and moon times
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