# Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets — Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR

> Augmented reality night sky guide with real-time celestial body identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Vito Technology Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walkfind-stars-and-planets/id295430577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vito Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289641503)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 25,023 App Store ratings · 498 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 126 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Korean, European Spanish, Hungarian, Italian and 5 more
- Released: 2008-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walkfind-stars-and-planets/id295430577/reviews.md

## What is Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets?

Star Walk is the most beautiful stargazing app you’ve ever seen on a mobile device. It will become your interactive guide to the night sky, following your every movement in real-time and allowing you to explore over 200, 000 celestial bodies with extensive information.

***Over 10 million users! Winner of Apple Design Award 2010*** 

“Star Walk is a remarkably in-depth and detailed astronomy app. There's so much you can do with this app” - Common sense media

“Star Walk is the best stargazing application I have come across for the iPhone. Many of the features found within the application cannot be found in any others! This is one of the best developed and executed applications I have seen to hit the app store.” - iMore

“This app brings the old paper star chart into the smartphone age, and makes exploring the night sky easily accessible to everyone.” - Soggy Astronomer

Duran Duran's keyboard Nick Rhodes mentions Star Walk as his favourite app:

“It’s brilliant, and if you’re ever somewhere with a clear sky and no light pollution, it’s a revelation. It’s beautifully designed and makes clever use of the available technology. I’m fascinated by astronomy, but even if you’re not, give this a go.”

Key features:

• Night sky map with thousands of stars, constellations and other sky objects.
• Real-time tracking of celestial bodies.
• Augmented reality sky view.
• Deep sky objects to explore in detail.
• Night mode.
• Extensive information about all sky objects.
• The ability to travel in time with “Time machine”
• Astronomical calendar with various celestial events.
• Stunning space pictures in “Picture of the Day”.
• “Sky Live” section with info about the moon phases, the amount of daylight, the visibility of the planets, etc. 

Astronomical calendar, deep space objects, meteor showers, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and satellites are available through the STAR WALK PLUS subscription.

‣ Launch the app and point your device at the night sky - you'll see the stars, planets, satellites, and constellations in their proper place from your location. As you move your device, the star map updates in real time.*

‣ Every object you tap has an (i) next to its name, tap it to access some information.

‣ A scale on right is the “Time machine”, slide it to explore the map of the night sky of tomorrow or years ago. 

‣ A calendar of celestial events will make sure you never miss anything interesting.
 
‣ Tap Augmented Reality icon in the upper right corner to add the image from your camera to your sky view. 

‣ Use Night Mode to go easy on your eyes and preserve night vision when exploring the Universe. 

‣ Star Walk is your personal planetarium. Project to a big screen with no picture quality loss. 

*This feature (Star Spotter) is available for devices with digital compass. If your device does not have the digital compass, you can use your fingers to change the view of the sky map.

Links:
http://www.facebook.com/StarWalkApp
http://twitter.com/starwalk

STAR WALK PLUS removes ads from the app and gives you access to the calendar with astronomical events, deep space objects, meteor showers, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and satellites. It offers a one-week free trial followed by an auto-renewing subscription. 

Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Terms of use: http://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use.html

Start your best stargazing experience right now!

## Key features

- Real-time night sky map
- Augmented reality view
- Explore 200,000+ celestial bodies
- Detailed object information
- Astronomical calendar
- Time machine feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Walk Plus 1 Month Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Star Walk Plus 3 Months Access | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Star Walk Plus 1 Year Access | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🌌 Beautiful, so useful. So many options.
- 🔭 Great app for an amateur astronomer
- 🌟 Amazing, so informative and easy to navigate
- 🌎 Awesome app to learn about the night sky
- ⭐ Incredible app, love the features and customization

**Cons**

- 💰 Too many ads, can't use without subscribing
- 🤖 AR feature is hard to activate and use
- 🧭 Compass and direction tracking issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find and identify objects in the sky
- 🔌 Subscription model removed previously free features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Displaying objects in the wrong position in the sky
- Notifications not matching the actual events
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
- Subscription issues and broken purchase links

**Most requested features**

- Add more information about asteroids, comets, and moons
- Improve horizon and zenith visibility
- Add option to adjust star brightness for light pollution
- Provide better notifications for celestial events
- Improve app performance and reduce crashes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 498)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-walkfind-stars-and-planets/id295430577/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 카메라와 AR기능이 작동하지 않음

*2026-08-06, version 7.5.0*

아이폰14 최신 업데이트 사용자이고 앱실행시 제목처럼 작동하지 않았어요. 
첫구동시 앱이 워하는 위치와 알림 모두 허용했습니다. 
초반에 잠시 보이다가 카메라 ui와 자이로ui 모두 화면에서 사라졌습니다.
재설치를 해봤지만 그후로는앱화면에서 ui가 나타나지 않았고 아이폰 설정의 앱설정에서 카메라허용이 사라졌습니다.

### 1/5 — Still ads and not showing what the deep space objects or the satellites are

*2026-08-05, version 7.5.0*

I subscribed to get rid of the ads every time I click on anything and to be able to identify deep space objects and satellites but what do you know there are Still so many ads and still not showing what the deep space objects or the satellites are

### 2/5 — New Version Is Worse

*2026-06-24, version 7.5.0*

I used to like Star Walk, even with the super annoying “music”.  The new version doesn’t even work - it does not respond to phone movements, so you have to move the screen around with finger gestures.

The addition of ads completely ruins it.  Delete.

### 5/5 — Why

*2026-06-18, version 7.5.0*

Why do you need Star Walk plus to observe everything else that’s not a constellation star or planet it’s nonsense please remove it now  I’ll still give it 5/5 tho

### 5/5 — The other terrible and inappropriate

*2026-06-13, version 7.5.0*

Yes, it’s correct. I saw it with my own eyes.

### 5/5 — Amazing night sky app

*2026-06-12, version 7.5.0*

Amazing and inspiring app.
I seem to have lost my Apple Watch app though, has it been removed?

### 5/5 — 이거 넘 좋아용

*2026-06-07*

이거 대박이에용 제가 본 앱중에 가장좋아용 이거 3만들어주세용(됀다면용)

**Developer response:** 별 5개 만점 리뷰를 남겨주셔서 진심으로 감사드립니다. 소중한 평가를 저희와 커뮤니티에 공유해주셔서 감사합니다.

### 1/5 — Bug

*2026-06-01, version 7.5.0*

When I click on an object it doesn’t let me exit the object so now I have to completely reload the app to click on another object I don’t know if it’s just in iPad problem but it doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Free version is awful

*2026-05-28, version 7.5.0*

If I can get the app to run it seems very good, but I click something and I get a 15 second ad. I return to the main screen zoom in on a star and get a 15 second ad. I want to give this app a try but when I can’t even fully test drive it why would I want to pay for it.

### 5/5 — Years

*2026-05-24, version 7.5.0*

Have had it for years when it first came out and use it regularly. Love it.

## Frequently asked questions about Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets

### What does the Star Walk app do?

Star Walk acts as an interactive guide to the night sky. It uses your device's sensors to identify stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in real-time. You can point your device at the sky to see what you're looking at, and tap on objects for more information.

### What are the key features of Star Walk?

Key features include a real-time night sky map, augmented reality (AR) sky view, the ability to explore over 200,000 celestial bodies with detailed information, an astronomical calendar for events, and a 'Time Machine' to view the sky at different times. It also offers a night mode for better visibility.

### How much does Star Walk cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Advanced features and content, such as deep space objects, meteor showers, and satellites, are available through a 'STAR WALK PLUS' subscription. There are also in-app purchases available.

### What devices is Star Walk compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. The real-time tracking feature (Star Spotter) requires a device with a digital compass. If your device lacks a digital compass, you can still navigate the sky map using touch gestures.

### What are some common use cases for Star Walk?

Common uses include identifying constellations and planets visible from your location, learning about astronomical objects, planning stargazing sessions, and keeping up with celestial events like meteor showers. It's also used for educational purposes to explore the universe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.5.0 — 2026-04-30

No shiny new buttons this time — we focused on what’s under the hood. We updated the app’s internals, added support for iOS 26, and fixed a few old bugs that were quietly waiting for their moment.

If you enjoy Star Walk, please leave us a review on the App Store. And if something doesn’t work as expected, drop us a message via Support — we’re here to help.

Thank you for exploring the sky with us for so many years. It means a lot.

### 7.4.0 — 2023-05-07

+ Introduced Portuguese, Czech, and Hungarian language support
+ Enhanced information and data for celestial objects
+ Upgraded astronomical calendar for better accuracy
+ Streamlined local notifications system
+ Implemented minor bug fixes and performance optimizations

We welcome your feedback at support@vitotechnology.com for any issues, inquiries, or suggestions.
Your reviews and ratings on the App Store mean a lot to us.

Thank you for choosing Star Walk!

### 7.3.7 — 2020-11-11

+ Optimized for iOS 14
+ Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com with any problems, questions or suggestions.
 
Your reviews and ratings on the App Store are always appreciated.

Thank you for using Star Walk!

### 7.3.6 — 2020-05-06

+ Fixed bug with restoring subscription.
+ Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Please feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com with any problems, questions or suggestions.
 
Your reviews and ratings on the App Store are always appreciated.

Thank you for using Star Walk!

### 7.3.5 — 2019-04-30

+ Bug fixes and performance improvements to make your stargazing experience better. 

Feel free to contact us at support@vitotechnology.com with any questions or suggestions.

Enjoy the sky!

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