# SkySafari 7 Plus — Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

> Advanced astronomy guide and space simulator with telescope control. (iPhone/iPad app by Simulation Curriculum Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-plus/id1567654881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simulation Curriculum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791341744)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,671 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2021-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-plus/id1567654881/reviews.md

## What is SkySafari 7 Plus?

SkySafari 7 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control.  If you are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommend app for amateur astronomers since 2009.

Note that there is no discount upgrade path from SkySafari 7 Plus to SkySafari 7 Pro. Choose carefully!

Here's what’s new in version 7:

+ Complete support for iOS 15 and iPhone 13. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.

+ Events Finder - go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and far into the future. The finder dynamically generates a listing of moon phases, eclipses, planetary moon events, meteor showers and planetary phenomenon such as conjunctions, elongations and oppositions.

+ Notifications - the notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.

+ Telescope Support - telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari.  Version 7 takes a giant leap forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI.  These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.

+ OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time.  This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.

+ SkyCast - allows you to guide a friend or group around the night sky through their own copy of SkySafari. After initiating SkyCast, you can generate a link and conveniently share it with other SkySafari users via text message, apps or social media accounts.

+ Sky Tonight -  jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky tonight.  Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes  Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, events and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.

+ Improved Observation Tools - SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record and organize your observations.  New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter and sort data.

+ Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets  keep your favorite astro information at your fingertips.
 

The Small Touches:

+ You can now edit the Jupiter GRS Longitude Value in the Settings.
+ Better Moon Age calculation.
+ New grid & reference options allow you to display Solstice and Equinox markers, Orbit Node markers for all solar system objects, and tick marks and labels for the Ecliptic, Meridian, and Equator reference lines.
+ Previous In-app Purchases are Now Free -  this includes the H-R diagram and 3D Galaxy view. Enjoy.
+ Many more.

If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Plus before, here's what you can do with it:

+ Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Plus will find comets, stars, constellations, planets, and more!

+ Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.

+ Learn the history, mythology, and science of astronomy! Browse over 1500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Stay up-to-date with the Calendar for all major sky events every day!

+ Control your telescope, log and plan your observations.

+ Night Vision  – Preserve your eyesight after dark.

+ Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system.

+ Time Flow – Follow the motion of sky objects as days, months, and years are compressed into a few seconds.

+ Advanced Search – Find objects using properties other than their name.

+ Much more!

For even more features, and a gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 7 Pro!

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## Key features

- Full-featured space simulator
- Telescope control (ASCOM Alpaca, INDI)
- Events Finder for astronomical occurrences
- Real-time user observation tracking (OneSky)
- Guided stargazing sessions (SkyCast)
- Observation planning and recording tools
- Home and Lock Screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkySafari Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| SkySafari Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apollo Lunar Missions | Free | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #71 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of SkySafari 7 Plus?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app, preferred over Stellarium
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 👍 Useful 'Tonight' tab
- 👍 Accurate and precise for telescope use
- 👍 Impressive data and functionality

**Cons**

- 🙄 Constant upgrade spam and notifications
- 🐛 'Tonight' feature crashes on iPad
- 💰 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes when using 'Tonight' feature
- 🐛 Syncing and connectivity issues
- 🤔 Cluttered UI, difficult to customize

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 'Tonight' feature crashes
- App crashes on launch or when using certain features
- Connectivity issues with telescopes
- Syncing problems between devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more telescope brands and models
- Improve notification settings to only show relevant events
- Allow hiding of menu bar for cleaner viewing
- Improve font sizes and readability
- Add ability to import observation records from previous versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-plus/id1567654881/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Astronomy App

*2026-07-12, version 7.6.6*

I used this in Bortle 2 skies hunting for objects with my telescope. Love it

### 4/5 — Missing one feature

*2026-03-28, version 7.6.6*

It’s a fantastic app and I highly recommend it. Only thing is I find it can be off when judging magnitude of comets, which seem to be higher from other sources. This app features a massive star catalog and great UI. The observing list feature is incredibly helpful and worth the purchase on its own. The main feature I would like to be added is a custom asterism highlighter allowing you to draw lines to form asterisms to guide you when starhopping. Like by Canes Venatici there is an “L” shape, from which you can go down to a two star diagonal, from which you can go to a cluster of three stars, to another, and finally M3. It would be really nice if you could highlight those patterns yourself in the starchart.

Another complaint of mine is the event finder has to be constantly reset. I can’t set it to show events in the next week, only between date x and date y. To when date y passes I can no longer see those events without manually changing the date range. And when date x passes I now have to scroll past events that have already happened.

### 1/5 — Crashes upon navigating to “Tonight”

*2026-03-03, version 7.6.6*

Don’t bother supporting newer versions if they are going to leave older PAID versions behind in a non usable state.

### 5/5 — Lots to see - And this helps you find it

*2026-02-28*

This app will show you where and when to find most anything astronomical in the sky. With numerous controls and settings, you can configure your screen to help you meet your observing goals. It take a little figuring with the settings to get it setup , but it’s worth the effort.  
I’ve used it on my iPad and phone. And used it to help aim my telescope.  
The extensive object (planet, star system, globular cluster, nebula, galaxy, etc.) information is educational.

### 2/5 — No Mac update and no 8 Plus

*2026-01-22*

Version 8 is now Pro only for iOS for $50 (not Mac of course), so I guess they aren't interested in casual users by not offering a Plus version.  I won't be upgrading. 

I own many previous versions, including the abandoned Mac version 6.  Too bad they don't care about these other markets.

### 3/5 — Nice app, but too much spam

*2026-01-01*

The app itself is great and I prefer it over Stellarium.  I think it’s cleaner, more intuitive to use and I like the menu bar at the bottom, especially the ‘Tonight’ tab.  
I deducted two stars due to all the annoying upgrade spam the developers throw at you.  In-app notifications, banners, random notifications and emails. Even with the paid Plus version it’s constant bombardment of upgrade spam.  For this reason I will probably not renew my subscription.

### 4/5 — 中文翻译有错误

*2025-12-18*

软件确实不错，美中不足就是中文翻译有错误，有的文段还是英文，赶紧修复更新吧！

### 4/5 — Plus Version Crashes on iPad

*2025-11-17*

I bought the plus version a couple of years back. Since a recent update, the “Tonight” option in the bottom tray menu now crashes the program. It works okay on my iPhone but no longer works on my iPad. The free version Tonight option still works. This needs to be fixed. 😃

### 1/5 — Skysafari 7 plus

*2025-10-28, version 7.6.5*

You have to pay more to see more

### 1/5 — Sky Safari 7 Plus Crash

*2025-10-22*

The app crashes if you choose the bottom : Heute Nacht (Tonight). It has not been fixed over the last three Updates. Very annoying ☹️Please fix it in the next update. Thanks. 
iPhone 15 iOS 26.0.1

## Frequently asked questions about SkySafari 7 Plus

### What does SkySafari 7 Plus do?

SkySafari 7 Plus is a comprehensive astronomy guide and space simulator. It allows you to identify stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial objects by holding your device up to the sky. It also offers advanced features like telescope control, event finding, and historical sky simulations.

### What are the key features of SkySafari 7 Plus?

Key features include a full-featured space simulator, telescope control via ASCOM Alpaca and INDI protocols, an Events Finder for astronomical occurrences, real-time user observation tracking (OneSky), guided stargazing sessions (SkyCast), improved observation planning tools, and home/lock screen widgets.

### Is SkySafari 7 Plus free to use?

SkySafari 7 Plus is available for free, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features. Previously paid in-app purchases, such as the H-R diagram and 3D Galaxy view, are now included for free in version 7.

### What devices is SkySafari 7 Plus compatible with?

The app provides complete support for iOS 15 and iPhone 13. It is designed to work on compatible iOS devices, allowing users to explore the night sky and control their telescopes.

### How can I use SkySafari 7 Plus to plan my stargazing?

SkySafari 7 Plus offers improved observation tools to help you plan, record, and organize your observations. The 'Sky Tonight' section provides information on what's visible, including Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, and events, helping you plan your night effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.6.6 — 2025-10-31

Fixes and updates to subscription flow.

### 7.6.5 — 2025-10-21

Fixed SynScan telescope connection
Fixed translations
Fixed subscription view discount and free trial

### 7.6.4 — 2025-10-08

- ZWO AM5 / AM3 mount control fixed.
- Celestron "rate" and settings toolbar now displays correctly on iPad.
- Moons and other objects displayed as 3D models no longer "transparent".
- Planet surface textures display correctly when using non-english localizations.
- Improved localizations.

### 7.6.3 — 2025-09-23

Fixes telescope control on iPad
Stability fixes.

### 7.6.2 — 2025-09-19

Fixed AM5 Mount Control
Fixed crash with StarSense Explorer control
Fixed reported size of Globular Clusters
Fixed reported Conjunctions and Visibility
Fixed Jupiter GRS positions
Fixed distance to NGC 121
Added NGC 2841 as "Tiger's Eye Galaxy"

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