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Star & Planet Finder

Star & Planet Finder

by Nir Alperovitch

1.8K ratings
311 reviews
📚 Education
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Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2010
  • March 23, 2026

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Nir Alperovitch
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About

Discover celestial objects with this augmented reality sky guide. Simply select a planet or star, and follow the on-screen pointer to locate it in the night sky. Explore constellations, satellites, and detailed information about planets.

✓Augmented Reality display
✓Compass, GPS, accelerometer, camera, and clock integration
✓Locate planets, stars, constellations, and satellites
✓Detailed planet information
✓Moon phase display
✓Satellite tracking map
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Star & Planet Finder. Based on 1.8K reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🌟Accurate planet tracking
  • 🔍Easy to locate planets
  • 🎓Educational for kids
  • 👍Useful for amateur astronomers
  • 🔭Helpful for telescope use

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 💰Paywall for many features
  • 🧭Inaccurate location tracking
  • 🔄Outdated and not updated
  • 📱Compatibility issues with newer devices
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What's New in Star & Planet Finder

6.7.1

March 23, 2026

Bug Fixes and UI Improvements

3

In-App Purchases

$0.99

All 88 Constellations

This addon enables you to find and locate all 88 constellations in the sky.

User reviews

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Problems

The app will not open on my iPhone. I have deleted and reinstalled. When I “try” to open the app, it immediately closes.
BrentOrrBrentOrr

Not functioning

App crashes upon opening, it used to function well until recently
MarissamffMarissamff

Currently crashing on iOS 26.5

Can you fix the bug please? It just crashes when it opens now. I’ve deleted and reinstalled it and same issue. I love the app, just would like this bug fixed.
EnergyBoundEnergyBound

Stopped working

This used to be a great app but it suddenly stopped working. I thought it might just need to be updated but I have the latest version. Restarting the phone doesn’t help. When I cluck to open the app it will pop up like it’s going to open then it just crashes and that’s it. Bummer
Wuwu-2Wuwu-2

App quit working.

It keeps crashing
Les4HimLes4Him
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes when opening

Bug

Incorrect planet and star locations

Bug

Unable to restore in-app purchases

Bug

GPS tracking not working properly

Bug

Frequent freezes and performance issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add dwarf planets and other solar system objects

Feature

Improve accuracy of planet and star positioning

Feature

Implement a dark mode option

Feature

Provide more free features without paywall

Feature

Add support for latest iOS versions and devices

Feature

FAQ

What does Star & Planet Finder do?

Star & Planet Finder uses your device's sensors and augmented reality to guide you to celestial objects like stars, planets, constellations, and satellites in the sky. You select an object, and the app shows you where to point your device to find it.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include an augmented reality display that guides you to selected objects, integration with your device's compass, GPS, accelerometer, camera, and clock. It also offers moon phase display, detailed planet information, constellation maps, and satellite tracking.

How much does Star & Planet Finder cost?

The app is free to download and offers basic functionality. Additional content, such as all 88 constellations, the 300 brightest stars, and the 150 brightest satellites, can be purchased individually for $0.99 each.

What devices is Star & Planet Finder compatible with?

The app leverages iPhone sensors like the compass, GPS, accelerometer, camera, and clock, indicating it is designed for iOS devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed but it relies on these core sensors.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, and anyone curious about identifying celestial bodies in the night sky. It's also great for families looking to make stargazing more engaging and educational.