# Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map — Night stars guide & tracker

> Augmented reality sky map for identifying celestial objects. (iPhone/iPad app by 身吉 潘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-lite-live-sky-map/id780172278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [身吉 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/341563645)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,126 App Store ratings · 316 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-lite-live-sky-map/id780172278/reviews.md

## What is Star Tracker Lite?

Hey, get outdoor with your friends and start star gazing! Let StarTracker guide you to explore the universe.

Just hold up and point the device to the sky and have fun! You can see any stars, constellations and deep sky objects you are watching in reality.

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What our user said: 
"Best star gazing app I've ever used. Very well put together and great visuals!!! From end to end this app is a must-have for anyone interested in astronomy!!" 

"This app is a marvel of technology, art, and science. Super smooth operation, great graphics and a great merging of the devices capabilities. Having grown up using star charts and compasses, this app feels like science fiction come to life. Great job!" 

"Looking at the sky was never this incredible!" 

"If you download only one app, make sure it's this one!! This is one of the best apps I've ever seen, period! Its quality is unmatched among star gazing apps!" 
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Features: 
• All data is offline!
• Sun, Moon, planets, 88 Constellations and 8000+ stars visible to the naked eyes.
• 12 Zodiac Constellations Art & 6 famous deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
• 3D compass in AR mode, indicate position of objects your searched.
• Location auto set by GPS, or set manually.
• Auto hide all menus and enter AR track mode when lift up the device and point to sky.
• Smooth motion flow and quick response which is realized by cutting edge signal processing technique.
• Superb high quality graphic display by enabling the retina display of the device and the full screen anti-aliasing technology employment.

Pro version:
• Full 88 Constellations & 100+ deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
• Search and guide you to stars, constellations, planets and deep sky objects.
• Time Machine menu and location menu to encourage children to exploring more on time and location dimension.
• Night mode switch, to protect children's eye when doing star gazing outdoor.

Usage:
• Top Left: Location Menu, choose location from a world map.
• Buttom Left: AR Compass indicator in AR track mode, pan the screen to enter un-track mode and click track button to back.

Tips:
• When under un-track mode, just lift up the screen and point it to the sky to enter AR track mode.

## Key features

- Offline celestial data
- Identify stars, constellations, planets
- Augmented reality compass
- Automatic location setting
- High-quality graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #119 in Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Star Tracker Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate star and planet tracking
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🌌 Helpful for learning about the night sky
- 🤩 Visually appealing and engaging
- 🔍 Useful for identifying celestial objects
- 🔭 Helpful for telescope users

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional location/compass issues
- 🤔 Inaccurate positioning of celestial objects
- 🙄 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect location/orientation detection
- Paid features not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Ability to track comets and asteroids
- More detailed information on celestial objects
- Customizable display options
- Improved search and navigation
- Integration with other astronomy apps/tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 316)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-lite-live-sky-map/id780172278/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Very lite

*2026-08-14*

The artwork looks nice. That’s really the only positive thing I can say about this app. The augmented reality isn’t semi transparent so it’s difficult to orient yourself. No options at all. The suspicious requests for access to health data… pass on this app.

### 1/5 — Disturbing XXX rated ads

*2026-08-12, version 1.9.57*

I loved the app and did not mind ads, but I was showing my kids the stars when -Xrated images showed on top of the screen.  Thar is disgustingly wrong.

### 1/5 — Inappropriate ads

*2026-08-09, version 1.9.57*

I tried to use this app with my kids, but I couldn’t because of x-rated ads at the top of the screen. They ruined a great app.

### 5/5 — My favorite sky app out there.

*2026-07-31, version 1.9.57*

Incredible app always has been very accurate and everyone I know has downloaded because I loved it so much.

### 5/5 — Top!

*2026-07-27*

J’utilise cette appli depuis des décennies, vraiment bien, facile et fiable

### 2/5 — Disappointed in your choice of advertisers

*2026-07-25, version 1.9.57*

Have always liked this app and used it for years. I was quite disappointed to see pornographic images on the ads used.

### 5/5 — Excellence

*2026-07-25, version 1.9.57*

App is very useful

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-19*

This is really good. You should get it if you want.

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2026-06-11, version 1.9.57*

This is a very fun and very useful app! Thank you for making a great product, and keep it up!

### 5/5 — An amateur s star dream

*2026-06-01*

Excellent for us who wonder what that bright planet is .  Where the north star is.  It’s a great tool to find what you’re actually looking at on 
a moonless and cloudless night .

## Frequently asked questions about Star Tracker Lite

### What does Star Tracker Lite do?

Star Tracker Lite is an augmented reality app that allows you to explore the universe by pointing your device at the sky. It helps you identify stars, constellations, planets, and deep sky objects in real-time, providing a guide for stargazing.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include offline celestial data, the ability to see over 8000 stars, 88 constellations, and 12 zodiac art. It also offers a 3D compass in AR mode, automatic location setting via GPS, and smooth, high-quality graphics.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers in-app purchases for a Pro version which unlocks additional content like more deep sky objects, search functionality, and a night mode.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and utilizes features like GPS and retina display. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions are typically found in the app store listing.

### How can I use this app for stargazing?

Simply hold up your device and point it towards the sky. The app will automatically identify what you are looking at, displaying stars, constellations, and planets. You can also manually set your location or use the AR compass to find specific objects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.57 — 2022-06-09

- Bug fixing and performance tuning.

### 1.9.56 — 2022-05-26

- Bug fixing and performance tuning.

### 1.9.55 — 2022-05-10

- Bug fixing and performance tuning.

### 1.9.52 — 2022-05-01

- Bug fixing and performance tuning.

### 1.9.51 — 2022-04-26

- Bug fixing and performance tuning.

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All apps by 身吉 潘: https://appshunter.io/developer/341563645

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