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SkyView®

SkyView®

Explore the Universe

7.7K ratings
850 reviews
#2 in paid Education
📚 Education
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$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 10, 2010
  • May 2, 2025

Developer

Terminal Eleven LLC
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About

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites by simply pointing your device at the sky. This app uses augmented reality to guide you and provides information on celestial objects, upcoming events, and even allows you to travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

✓Identify stars, planets, and satellites with AR
✓Discover all 88 constellations
✓Schedule alerts for celestial events
✓Night mode for preserving vision
✓Time travel to view past/future skies
✓Capture and share celestial images
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SkyView®. Based on 7.7K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🔭Helpful for stargazing and identifying celestial objects
  • 🌌Provides a lot of information about the night sky
  • 🎶Relaxing background music
  • 🤩Amazed by the app's capabilities
  • 🧠Great learning tool for astronomy
  • 🔍Useful for finding and tracking planets, satellites, and space debris

Negative things

  • 🐛Calibration issues and inaccurate compass
  • 🤷‍♀️Missing some celestial objects like comets and the James Webb Space Telescope
  • 🌌Constellation overlays can be obstructive
  • 🙈Showing stars/planets on walls/floors even when not present
  • 📱Compatibility issues on certain devices
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What's New in SkyView®

3.8.7

May 2, 2025

Dear Stargazer, This version fixes the camera snapshot issue occurring on latest versions of iOS. Best, Terminal Eleven

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Charts

Top Paid

🥈 2

Education

The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on October 7, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 23

Global

The app has maintained its position at 23 recently.

Last updated on October 7, 2026.

User reviews

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Font is too small to read

I like the app but struggle to use it because the text in the bottom left corner, that tells what star and constellation you’re looking at, is too small to read. Please add an option in your Display settings to allow the user to adjust the font size to their preference. Quite sure I’m not the only one with this problem.
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BlarbtBlarbt

Issues with iPhone 17 pro max

When I upgraded my phone the app stopped working.
MacnuageMacnuage

It’s great

This is the only app that I’ve bought and I’m convinced it’s the only one worth buying.
RichforgodsakeRichforgodsake

Never change the background music

The main reason this is my go-to stars app is the background music! Never change it. Or if you do, keep an option for the old one. Thank you!
dark0n3dark0n3

No Space Satellites

I bought this app a while ago and bragged like crazy about it. Now they’ve removed the satellite coverage and split that off into a separate app you have to buy. Terrible.
the casual walkerthe casual walker
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Freezing and crashing issues

Bug

Compass and orientation problems

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between automatic and manual calibration

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add more celestial objects like comets, dwarf planets, and the James Webb Space Telescope

Feature

Improve calibration and compass accuracy

Feature

Add option to hide constellation overlays

Feature

Implement a feature to track the International Space Station and other satellites

Feature

Add a widget for quick access to sky information

Feature

Improve support for older devices and iOS versions

Feature

FAQ

What does the SkyView® app do?

SkyView® is an augmented reality app that allows users to identify celestial objects in the sky. By pointing your device at the sky, the app can identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more. It's designed to make stargazing accessible to everyone, whether you're an experienced astronomer or a beginner.

What are the key features of SkyView®?

Key features include the ability to identify thousands of celestial objects using your device's camera, discover all 88 constellations, schedule alerts for upcoming celestial events, and use a night mode to preserve your night vision. The app also offers 'Time Travel' to view the sky on different dates and times, and allows you to capture and share images of the sky.

Is SkyView® free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid features, and it is indicated that the app does not have in-app purchases or ads.

What devices is SkyView® compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It also offers features for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for iOS 8, indicating a focus on the Apple ecosystem.

Can I use SkyView® without an internet connection?

Yes, WiFi is NOT required for SkyView® to function. The app does not require a data signal or GPS to operate, making it suitable for use while camping, boating, or in other locations where connectivity may be limited.