# SkyView® Satellite Guide — Satellite spotter and explorer

> Identify and explore over 20,000 satellites in the sky and on Earth. (iPhone/iPad app by Terminal Eleven LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-satellite-guide/id694309958 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Terminal Eleven LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 589 App Store ratings · 219 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-satellite-guide/id694309958/reviews.md

## What is SkyView® Satellite Guide?

From the makers of the award winning SkyView® app comes a stunning new way to discover over 20,000 satellites day or night.

Satellite spotting is now for everyone. Just point your iPhone at the sky to identify the International Space Station, Hubble, GPS satellites, and thousands more as they soar above your location.

Discover new and interesting satellites in Earth mode. Pan around the Earth, touch satellites over distant countries, zoom-in for a close-up view, and take wonderful photos to share with friends.

Features:

• Simple: Point your iPhone at the sky to identify satellites passing overhead at your location.
• Interactive: Pan around Earth to discover new satellites and zoom-in for a beautiful 3D close-up view. 
• Customizable: Build a list of your favorite satellites and filter other satellites from your view. 
• Sighting reminders: Quickly schedule reminders to notify you when a visible satellite will be in the sky above your location.
• Night friendly: Preserve your night vision with two easy-access night modes (red or green filters).
• Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.
• Space Junk: Uncover thousands of rocket bodies and other space debris that orbit Earth.
• Mobile: Does not require a data signal or GPS to function, take it anywhere.
• Comprehensive: Includes 20,000 satellites with thousands of facts, descriptions, tidbits, and satellite images.

## Key features

- 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

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of SkyView® Satellite Guide?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy zoom and navigation
- 🐛 Outdated satellite data
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🤔 Confusing to use for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Compass/orientation not working correctly in AR mode
- Satellite data not updating in a timely manner
- Unpredictable behavior when zooming and panning

**Most requested features**

- Add more satellite data, including newer launches
- Improve AR mode to show all visible satellites
- Allow selecting multiple satellite categories at once
- Add option to save favorite satellites or locations
- Provide more detailed satellite information and predictions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 219)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-satellite-guide/id694309958/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Clunky

*2026-07-16, version 1.3.2*

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

### 2/5 — Very buggy no Starlink

*2026-07-11, version 1.3.2*

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.

### 1/5 — ISS

*2026-06-12, version 1.3.2*

No ISS??

### 2/5 — Not good

*2026-05-13, version 1.3.2*

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

### 5/5 — Excellence

*2026-03-10, version 1.3.2*

Most excellent program. Thanks

### 5/5 — Good app.

*2026-02-24, version 1.3.2*

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.

### 4/5 — Question

*2026-02-09, version 1.3.2*

When pointed at the ground there will be constellations. Is this normal?

### 1/5 — Bulky to use

*2025-09-26, version 1.3.2*

Would be a perfect app if you could turn on all satellites at one time instead of like 9 different categories individually. The zoom in and out feature also seems to send you way off into nowhere for some reason

### 2/5 — Outdated

*2025-09-15, version 1.3.2*

I did a test today.App didn’t managed to identify ANY satellite above my head :/

### 2/5 — Does not have newer satellites

*2025-07-24, version 1.3.2*

App is great except it does not have newer satellites. Specifically, I wanted to locate GOES satellites 16 & 17 but these are not listed in the app. The newest GOES in the app is 15.

## Frequently asked questions about SkyView® Satellite Guide

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2020-02-04

This update addresses minor bugs present in iOS 13.

### 1.3.1 — 2019-06-05

This version of SkyView® Satellite Guide supports new screen sizes and corrects a bug concerning world view!

### 1.3 — 2019-03-09

Dear Satellite Hunter,

This update address a few bugs.

### 1.2.2 — 2018-01-30

Dear Stargazer,

SkyView Satellite Guide now supports the latest version of iOS!  We also improved graphics, stability, and responsiveness in augmented reality mode.  Thank you for your patience!

### 1.1.1 — 2014-03-25

- New satellites
- Bug fixes

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## More apps by Terminal Eleven LLC

- [SkyView®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview/id404990064)
- [SkyView® Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyview-lite/id413936865)

All apps by Terminal Eleven LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/378238417

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