SkyORB Classic Astronomy

SkyORB Classic Astronomy

3D Planetarium Stargazing News

23 ratings
279 reviews
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Explore the cosmos with a 3D planetarium and real-time celestial event tracking. Identify stars and planets using your device's sensors and AR, and receive notifications for upcoming astronomical phenomena. Access detailed information and simulations from any location.

3D star map and planetarium
Real-time planet orbits
AR night sky identification
Celestial event notifications
Universal search for celestial objects
Moon phase tracking
Worldwide sky simulations
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What's New in SkyORB Classic Astronomy

2026.6.8

July 3, 2026

SkyORB 2021 is now SkyORB Classic — same trusted app, refreshed for the long run. • New app icon and visual design, new font • New 3D engine: faster, smoother, uses less memory • Reworked planet orientation, moon page with improved accuracy. • General performance and stability improvements This hotfix improves Local View, adds the new galactic ruler display, and includes minor bug fixes. Thanks for being part of the SkyORB community.

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Subscription plans

1-year Premium Subscription

The Premium Subscription allows the removal of the advertisements, all features marked 'as Premium' unlocked, Apple Watch features unlocked. The subscription is auto-renewal every year.

$1.991 Year
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User reviews

“SkyORB” 2021

While the app is labeled “SkyORB”, it also presently appears elsewhere as SkyORB 2021 - which now going on 3 years ago.

While I find no fault in the app, the nomenclature is both misleading & inconsistent.

This app got too big for its britches

This app used to be amazing, now it is buggy and NEVER works. You need to be a CalTech scientist to figure it out. Save your time and money.

I should have known better!

I should have known better than to spend money on the premium add-on for an app that hasn't had any reviews in 2 years, with many of those old reviewers complaining they paid for premium but didn't get the premium functionality.

That's exactly what happened to me - I bought the premium add-on so I would have the Apple Watch functionality. Apple knows I paid (I received the receipt from them) but the app does not and the Apple Watch functionality isn't there. I've reinstalled the app multiple times on both devices and have rebooted both of them many times.

So that's $4 down the drain that I spent for functionality that would be very useful if it existed, but it does not. I have contacted the developer but haven't yet received a reply. I will gladly update this review and award 5 stars if I ever get the premium SkyORB functionality I paid for.

(Several 2021 updates to the app claim to have dealt with this problem but they haven't.)
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Dec’21 version

Most features are useless without a subscription. But it will still tell you dates of new&full moons, which is all I use it for.

Look Elsewhere

The advertising part works extraordinarily well.
Nothing else does unless you pay money.
Look elsewhere.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Compass and orientation issues

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

Bug

Incorrect or outdated celestial data

Bug

Persistent login and subscription problems

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

More detailed instructions and tutorials

Feature

Improved search and navigation

Feature

Ability to track comets and asteroids

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Seamless integration with telescopes

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FAQ

What does SkyORB do?

SkyORB is an astronomy companion app that provides a 3D planetarium, real-time celestial event tracking, and AR capabilities to identify stars and planets. It helps users explore the universe, stay informed about astronomical phenomena, and simulate the night sky from any location.

What are the key features of SkyORB?

Key features include a 3D star map, real-time planet orbits, AR night sky identification using device sensors, notifications for celestial events, a universal search for celestial objects, moon phase tracking, and worldwide sky simulations. Premium users also get an ad-free experience and enhanced features.

How much does SkyORB cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Basic features are available for free, and users can upgrade to SkyORB Premium via a 12-month subscription for an ad-free experience, enhanced planetarium views, extended information, and multi-device access. The subscription automatically renews.

What devices is SkyORB compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and supports ARKit. It also offers Apple Watch support for exploring the cosmos from your wrist. Premium features can be accessed on multiple devices connected to your account via iOS cloud storage.

What are common use cases for SkyORB?

Common use cases include identifying stars and planets in the night sky using AR, tracking upcoming celestial events like meteor showers or eclipses, learning about the solar system's real-time movements, and simulating the sky from different locations on Earth or even other planets.