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SkyView® Satellite Guide

SkyView® Satellite Guide

Satellite spotter and explorer

569 ratings
217 reviews
#17 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$3.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 7, 2013
  • February 4, 2020

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Developer

Terminal Eleven LLC
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About

Identify satellites in the sky by pointing your device upwards. Explore Earth mode to discover and view satellites over distant locations, with detailed information and shareable photos. Schedule reminders for upcoming visible passes.

✓Identify satellites by pointing device at the sky
✓Explore Earth mode with interactive satellite discovery
✓View detailed satellite information and images
✓Schedule sighting reminders
✓Capture and share satellite photos
✓Includes space junk and rocket bodies
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SkyView® Satellite Guide. Based on 569 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Detailed satellite information
  • 👍Helpful for identifying satellites
  • 👍Great for stargazing and tracking satellites
  • 👍Informative and concise interface
  • 👍Wonderful app for space enthusiasts

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy zoom and navigation
  • 🐛Outdated satellite data
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🔍Limited search and filtering options
  • 🤔Confusing to use for some users
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What's New in SkyView® Satellite Guide

1.3.2

February 4, 2020

This update addresses minor bugs present in iOS 13.

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Top Paid

📊 17

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The app has maintained its position at 17 recently.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

ISS

No ISS??
sunnyshoreacressunnyshoreacres

Not good

I’m looking for international space station and it shows me the wrong location of it
St.YuriySt.Yuriy

Excellence

Most excellent program. Thanks
FlippollyFlippolly

Good app.

I really enjoyed the older version of SkyView. This way on this app there is more information about satellites but a little harder to view what I am trying todo. But a lot more informational. Wish in was all one app and could hear the music and look at satellites like the older app z.
Regenia 57Regenia 57

Question

When pointed at the ground there will be constellations. Is this normal?
papa-tootsiepapa-tootsie
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bug

Compass/orientation not working correctly in AR mode

Bug

Satellite data not updating in a timely manner

Bug

Unpredictable behavior when zooming and panning

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more satellite data, including newer launches

Feature

Improve AR mode to show all visible satellites

Feature

Allow selecting multiple satellite categories at once

Feature

Add option to save favorite satellites or locations

Feature

Provide more detailed satellite information and predictions

Feature

FAQ

What does the SkyView Satellite Guide app do?

This app allows you to identify over 20,000 satellites in the sky by simply pointing your device upwards. It also features an interactive Earth mode where you can explore satellites over different regions, zoom in for close-up views, and access detailed information about them.

What are the key features of the SkyView Satellite Guide?

Key features include real-time satellite identification by pointing your device, an interactive Earth mode for exploration, detailed satellite facts and images, customizable favorite satellite lists, sighting reminders, and the ability to capture and share photos of satellites.

Is the SkyView Satellite Guide app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does not require any in-app purchases or subscriptions to access its core features for satellite spotting and exploration.

What devices is the SkyView Satellite Guide compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and does not require a data signal or GPS to function, making it usable anywhere. It is optimized for night viewing with special modes.

How can I use the SkyView Satellite Guide for satellite spotting?

To spot satellites, simply open the app and point your iPhone towards the sky. The app will automatically identify visible satellites passing overhead, such as the International Space Station and Hubble, based on your location.