# Star Chart VR > Virtual reality planetarium and solar system exploration app. (iPhone/iPad app by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-vr/id1083945479 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/331526972) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 2.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 230 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-02-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-vr/id1083945479/reviews.md ## What is Star Chart VR? The ultimate virtual reality experience: A VR Planetarium! Star Chart VR lets you explore the solar system and night sky in a beautiful and accurate real-time simulation. *** Star Chart VR is the virtual reality version of the hugely successful augmented reality astronomy & star gazing app - Star Chart - downloaded by over 20 million people world-wide. *** Delight in exploring the solar system, from the Sun to the smallest moons of Saturn and out to the coldest, darkest, farthest reaches of Pluto. Gaze down and marvel at our solar system from above. Look up in wonder at the rings of Saturn. Feel the awe of floating in space around worlds no human has yet set foot on. Understand how the constellations of our night sky are made up of stars distant to each other in both space and time. Embrace the impossible distances of our solar system and the inordinate scale of our universe. Star Chart for Virtual Reality currently includes: - An accurate real-time simulation of the visible stars and planets as you see them from Earth - A 3D solar system to explore, including the Sun, the planets and major moons - All 88 constellations based on the beautiful artwork of 17th century astronomer Johannes Hevelius - And much much more. What better way to learn about the night sky and astronomy than to immerse yourself as a virtual astronaut travelling through space. This experience is the perfect way for both the young and old to let their inner child experience the thrills of embracing the final frontier. Please NOTE: - Star Chart VR requires a Cardboard viewer to use (button / trigger enabled). Learn more and get your own Cardboard viewer at http://g.co/cardboard - Virtual Reality is best experienced running at 60 frames per second. Most high end modern phones will provide you with smooth frame-rate (a result of processing speed) and seamless head tracking (a result of sensor update speed and accuracy). Star Chart for VR was developed on an iPhone 6 and runs beautifully on this and higher end devices. - Written from the ground up for Virtual Reality, Star Chart VR is in many ways a superior product to the original Star Chart, but please do not expect full feature parity. We will continue to develop and enhance Star Chart VR over time, so at some point Star Chart VR may reach parity (where applicable), but there are no promises. Feel free to provide us with your thoughts, feedback and feature requests, and for help using Star Chart VR please see the Virtual Reality section of our Star Chart User Guide: www.escapistgames.com/starchart/instruction_manual.html ## Key features - Real-time star and planet simulation - 3D solar system exploration - All 88 constellations - Immersive VR experience - Educational astronomy content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-vr/id1083945479/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This is going to cause a seizure. *2022-02-07* The moment you start the app, the entire sky is spinning so fast you can’t make anything out. I’ve restarted multiple times and the same thing happens. I want my money back. This is unusable. ### 1/5 — Screen spins and doesn’t focus *2021-11-22, version 1.4* On loading the main screen, the image just rotates constantly. There’s no VR control and unable to even launch anything. Tried deleting and downloading again but did not fix the problem. Unable to use at all so will be requesting a refund! ### 1/5 — Don’t waste money *2021-10-01* This didn’t work at all. Just some stupid dots on a screen. ### 1/5 — Poor *2021-03-11, version 1.4* Does not work on my IPhone 12 pro ### 1/5 — I got robbed *2021-01-20* This app just spins and you can’t stop it. No setting to change. Cat-fished! DO NOT PURCHASE! ### 1/5 — Does not work on iPhone 12 *2021-01-04, version 1.4* The image is jittery and unresponsive to the phone looking around. The developer has not responded to notification of this. Terrible, a complete waste of money. ### 1/5 — Why the screen is shaky now? *2020-10-23* Why the screen is shaking and not stable? You got your money? No updates since 4 years .... ### 1/5 — Garbage *2018-09-14* Don’t know why I bought this. It’s an old app with 1 review, but it’s the only app that allows you to stargaze with VR googles. Problem is, it does not use your location. Every time I’ve started the app, the Sun has been in a new location, not where it actually is relative to where I am. The screenshots make it look way cooler. I will be trying to get my money back. ### 5/5 — Breathtaking! *2017-06-24* First let me get the minor nuisances out of the way: The font size and resolution make it difficult to read some of the details. Also, it appears that the moon is not in the correct constellation when using the telescope mode from earth, and I would prefer the Milky Way to have more contrast. This app still gets five stars because of the beautiful design and effects. It is awesome flying between planets and moons. For a breathtaking view, go to a close-up of Saturn and then select one of the moons below the ring system. As you start to fly towards that moon rotate your view back to Saturn and watch as you pass through the ring system and perhaps the shadow of the planet on the rings! Also love the surface features that can be switched on or off. It would be nice if you could back off from the sun just a bit to witness some of the prominences seen only as you approach or leave it. Perhaps updates might include images of some of the better known deep sky objects? Very impressive program and it really shows off what VR can do. Anxiously eager for updates! ### 4/5 — Amazing! *2016-12-13* Hands down the best app I've used so far. Stunning. They nailed it! 5 dollars far from waisted. Already learning stuff lol Thanks! Ideas: Double pressing the button on the viewer can bring you back a view. (Or press and hold) Cheers! ## Frequently asked questions about Star Chart VR ### What is Star Chart VR? Star Chart VR is a virtual reality application that provides a real-time simulation of the solar system and night sky. It allows users to explore planets, moons, and constellations in an immersive 3D environment. ### What devices does Star Chart VR support? Star Chart VR is designed for mobile virtual reality experiences and requires a Cardboard viewer. It runs best on high-end modern phones, having been developed on an iPhone 6 and performing well on similar or higher-end devices. It is supported on iPhone and iPod. ### How much does Star Chart VR cost? Star Chart VR is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app. ### Does Star Chart VR have ads? No, Star Chart VR is ad-free. The application is a paid product and does not contain any advertisements. ### What educational content does Star Chart VR offer? Star Chart VR includes an accurate simulation of visible stars and planets, a 3D solar system with major celestial bodies, and all 88 constellations with artwork from Johannes Hevelius. It aims to provide an immersive way to learn about astronomy. ### How often is Star Chart VR updated? Star Chart VR was last updated on April 27, 2016, to version 1.4. The developers plan to continue developing and enhancing the application over time. ### What is the age rating for Star Chart VR? Star Chart VR has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in space and astronomy. ### Can I use Star Chart VR without a VR headset? No, Star Chart VR is specifically designed as a virtual reality experience and requires a compatible Cardboard viewer to be used. It is not functional as a standard mobile application without VR hardware. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.4 — 2016-04-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Various enhancements & bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2016-02-24 No release notes. ## More apps by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED - [Star Chart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart/id345542655) - [Mountain Biker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-biker/id398860966) - [Nuclear](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear/id509546625) - [Star Chart Infinite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-infinite/id714180827) - [Star Chart AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-chart-ar/id1397341156) All apps by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/331526972 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*