# Star Rover HD - Night Sky Map — Explore Stars & Constellations

> Augmented reality planetarium for exploring stars, planets, and constellations. (iPhone/iPad app by 寒飞 易.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rover-hd-night-sky-map/id437217048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [寒飞 易](https://appshunter.io/developer/326163982)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 132 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rover-hd-night-sky-map/id437217048/reviews.md

## What is Star Rover HD?

Do you love the starry night? Do you want to know everything in the sky? Star Rover HD is the fantastic planetarium for your iPad. Just hold up your iPad and Star Rover HD will tell you exactly what you are pointing at.

Star Rover HD determines your location automatically. You'll see the stars, moon, planets, constellations in their proper place from your current location. As you move your iPad, the star map updates in real time.

Star Rover HD makes the virtual sky a gorgeous view. You can see star twinkling, beautiful nebulae, occasional meteor and even sunset glow in the evening.

Star Rover HD is very easy to use. You can simply change the sky view in settings and use Quick Find for everything you want to know in the night sky.

Star Rover HD lets you set your location manually so you can see the sky from any part of the world. It also lets you travel to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times. If you are planning for a solar eclipse, this is the app you need.

Features

- Over 120,000 stars.
- All 88 constellations with beautiful artworks.
- Planets and their moons with stunning graphics.
- Moon phases.
- Real images of Messier objects.
- Sky objects information.
- Realistic Milky Way.
- Equatorial and azimuthal grids.
- Sky view underneath the horizon.
- Visual magnitude adjustment.
- Manually time & date setting.
- Manually location setting.
- Quick Find.
- Point and view.

## Key features

- Real-time star map updates
- Identify celestial objects
- View constellations with artwork
- Explore planets and moons
- Moon phases and meteor showers
- Time and location travel
- Over 120,000 stars

## What do users think of Star Rover HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Helpful for stargazing
- 🔍 Detailed information on stars and planets
- 🌌 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Educational for kids and adults
- 🌐 Works without internet connection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🔄 Lack of landscape mode
- 💤 Limited descriptions and explanations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen does not rotate to landscape view on iPad
- Compass shows interference in some areas

**Most requested features**

- Add Proxima Centauri
- Provide constellation pictures and names simultaneously
- Improve brightness representation for bright stars
- Add Iridium Flare tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 132)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rover-hd-night-sky-map/id437217048/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working with ipad 11

*2021-10-15, version 4.3*

Worked with 9.7

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-04-10, version 4.3*

I love that it gives a gist of what’s around in the sky. And that I can use it without having to connect to internet

### 5/5 — Really nice app

*2020-09-13, version 4.3*

Easy to use.

### 5/5 — LOVE IT!

*2019-04-07*

Since I had my cataracts operated on a few weeks ago, I can now see the stars and with this wonderful app, I can actually identify them! It has opened up a whole new Universe for me! Literally! 
(80 year old Great Grandmother)

### 5/5 — Best astronomy app ever

*2019-01-10, version 4.2*

Much better than SkySafari because it doesn't restrict the app's functionality with those hated additional in-app purchases. That's why Star Rover beats it hands down. Also this app is more detailed, has better UI and is better designed with much more detailed information--both visually and contextually than SkySafari and other lame competitors. The graphics are amazing! The developer(s) did a great job.

### 2/5 — No Landscape Viewing

*2019-01-03, version 4.1*

This app should be able to rotate with your iPad.

### 5/5 — Star rover

*2018-10-26*

Grandchildren just love this app must stay at our place until they can see the night sky Makes Gma & Gpa very popular . Thanks for making this app so interesting to all ages.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-05-03, version 4.0.1*

Must have app for camping!

### 5/5 — A Star

*2017-10-16, version 4.0*

Does everything I expected and more.  Easy to use, very intuitive. Now, the only problem is standing outside in 7° weather using it!

### 5/5 — good reference tool for backyard every day use

*2017-08-13, version 4.0*

i like it

## Frequently asked questions about Star Rover HD

### What does Star Rover HD do?

Star Rover HD is a virtual planetarium that allows you to explore the night sky. By holding up your device, it identifies stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in real-time based on your location and orientation.

### What are the key features of Star Rover HD?

Key features include over 120,000 stars, all 88 constellations with artwork, detailed information on planets and moons, moon phases, realistic Milky Way, and the ability to adjust visual magnitude. It also offers manual time, date, and location settings for advanced exploration.

### How much does Star Rover HD cost?

Based on the provided information, the application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase for full access.

### What devices is Star Rover HD compatible with?

The application is described as a 'fantastic planetarium for your iPad'. While specific iOS versions are not detailed, it is designed for iPad devices.

### Can I use Star Rover HD to plan for celestial events?

Yes, Star Rover HD is ideal for planning celestial events. Its ability to manually set time and date allows you to view the sky on specific dates, making it useful for observing phenomena like solar eclipses or meteor showers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.2 — 2024-05-16

Minor bug fixes.

### 4.3.1 — 2022-05-06

Minor bug fixes.

### 4.3 — 2020-05-25

New feature: You can browse constellation history and mythology in Quick Find.

### 4.2 — 2019-01-06

Landscape orientation support.

### 4.1 — 2018-11-05

New feature: The slider in settings lets you adjust visual magnitude of stars, planets and other night objects so you can leave only those you can see with the naked eye.

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## More apps by 寒飞 易

- [Star Rover - Stargazing Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rover-stargazing-guide/id386628906)

All apps by 寒飞 易: https://appshunter.io/developer/326163982

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