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SkyView® Satellite Guide

SkyView® Satellite Guide

Satellite spotter and explorer

598 ratings
221 reviews
#23 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$3.99

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Released
September 7, 2013
Updated
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 about SkyView® Satellite Guide

Reviews of SkyView® Satellite Guide are mixed: the Reference app is rated 4.2/5 from 598 App Store ratings. What users like most: detailed satellite information, helpful for identifying satellites. Top complaints: buggy zoom and navigation, outdated satellite data. Summarized from real user reviews.

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  • 🐛Outdated satellite data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

📉 23-5

Reference

This app dropped -5 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on November 12, 2026.

User reviews

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Very cool scientific app!

SkyView Satellite is one half of a pair of cool scientific apps. With this app you can track the Int’l Space Station, Hubble Telescope and more. With the augmented reality feature you can track them anywhere? Think they’re on the other side of the Earth? Aim the app at your feet to see what’s on the other side of the Earth. How cool is that?!!
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JJohne154

Good Quality & Great Deal

I have found this app to be quite intuitive to use and very effective.
BTBrittany L Thompson

Clunky

Very minimal success, identifying objects overhead, and the need to select between multiple categories individually is very cumbersome
SSM5309

Very buggy no Starlink

Extremely buggy. Pinched to Zoom doesn’t work. Doesn’t include starling satellites, which is 99% of what you see on a nightly basis. Completely useless.
PPixieWrangler

ISS

No ISS??
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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

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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.