# StarMap 3D — Night Sky and Astronomy Guide

> Augmented reality night sky and astronomy guide for identifying celestial objects. (iPhone/iPad app by Sanville Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sanville Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324038410)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,369 App Store ratings · 274 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 18 more
- Released: 2009-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews.md

## What is StarMap 3D?

Use your iPhone's compass and gyroscope to find planets, constellations, and more with crisp, colorful, high-definition Retina graphics that use every pixel of your iPhone! Hold the universe in your pocket! 

• Try StarMap 3D Plus for iPad support, more stars, thousands of Deep Sky Objects, and original constellation artwork.  

StarMap 3D is the portable star atlas for beginners or advanced astronomers. Use StarMap 3D to find the planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae visible to you based on your location and time. StarMap 3D will even use the compass to automatically align the map!

• Retina Display Compatibility

• Over 15,000 stars, with detailed information for each of them

• 303 deep sky objects, with details such as distance from Earth, diameter, apparent size and orientation, and morphology

• All 88 modern constellations, with lines based on the outlines from "The Stars: A New Way to See Them" by H.A. Rey

• MacRobert and Classic constellation lines also available

• Location-based-services (LBS) / Global Positioning System (GPS) support, or manually enter your longitude and latitude 

• Adjustable date and time of day

• Also adjust time instantaneously and interactively with the Time Scroll feature

• Compass support, if present

• Planetarium Mode for seeing only objects visible to you, or browse the entire celestial sphere

• 3D Mode for visualizing the universe in three dimensions

## Key features

- Real-time celestial object identification
- Augmented reality night sky view
- Detailed information on stars and deep sky objects
- Constellation artwork and line options
- Location-based celestial mapping
- 3D universe visualization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constellation Artwork | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Stars | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #78 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of StarMap 3D?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate mapping of stars and planets
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for learning about the night sky
- 🌟 Provides a great stargazing experience
- 🔭 Helpful for amateur astronomers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in mapping
- 🧭 Compass/directional issues
- 🌌 Limited information on deep sky objects
- 🕰️ Time slider could be more intuitive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Calendar integration issues
- Incorrect positioning of celestial bodies

**Most requested features**

- Improved 3D mode and controls
- More detailed information on planets, stars, and galaxies
- Alerts for upcoming astronomical events
- Option to search for specific celestial objects

## Recent user reviews (10 of 274)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmap-3d/id324038407/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-08-12, version 4.6.1*

The alignment feels a bit weird but it could just be me, I love this app and I’ve been using it for years! I’m so glad I bought it!

### 4/5 — Perfect for night sky I’d

*2026-06-15, version 4.6.1*

Love the point at the sky identify the stars feature. The user interface is slightly confusing, i am always getting stuck in some mode or the other.

### 5/5 — Perfect guide

*2025-12-04, version 4.6.1*

Perfect copilot when you’re enjoying night time wonders.

### 5/5 — Magnificent app!

*2025-10-03, version 4.6.1*

This app is wonderful. I have been looking for a direct replacement for Google Sky Map on iOS for quite some time. I was tired of augmented reality  projections of a bull or scorpion in the sky. These apps annoyed me to no end. This wonderful app names constellations, but does give me massive annoying animals floating in the sky. It does, however, include information about individual planets, stars, nebula and galaxies. This is worth way more than the price. Thanks to the deva for this great utility.

### 5/5 — I hold the stars!

*2025-10-02, version 4.6.1*

I use this app far more than I thought I would. The universe is interesting and vast, this app puts the heavens in the palm of my hands. I love it!

### 5/5 — Plus de 15 ans

*2025-06-11*

Cela doit faire plus de 15 ans que j’ai cette appli, le top du top !

### 1/5 — Häufig Schlechte Location

*2025-05-10*

Die Positions estimmung und Blickrichtung liegt oft daneben ca. 40 grad Differenz. App=Schrott.

### 1/5 — StarMap 3d

*2025-01-15, version 4.6.1*

Appears to be almost 180 degrees off.

### 5/5 — 1975SS

*2025-01-04, version 4.6.1*

Letting me see the Universe💫🪐🌙

### 5/5 — À avoir

*2024-06-26*

Aussi pratique que précis, une super application pour l’observation et l’astrophoto.

## Frequently asked questions about StarMap 3D

### What does StarMap 3D do?

StarMap 3D is a portable star atlas that helps you identify planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae visible from your location. It uses your iPhone's compass and gyroscope to align the celestial map with your surroundings in real-time.

### What are the key features of StarMap 3D?

Key features include real-time identification of celestial objects using device sensors, detailed information on over 15,000 stars and 303 deep sky objects, various constellation line styles, location-based services for accurate mapping, and a 3D mode for visualizing the universe.

### Is StarMap 3D free to use?

The base version of StarMap 3D is free. However, there is a 'StarMap 3D Plus' option available as an in-app purchase which offers iPad support, a larger star catalog, more deep sky objects, and original constellation artwork.

### What devices is StarMap 3D compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and utilizes its compass and gyroscope. An enhanced version, StarMap 3D Plus, is available for iPad, offering expanded features and support for that platform.

### How can I use StarMap 3D to learn about the night sky?

Simply point your device towards the sky, and the app will display a map of the celestial objects visible to you. You can tap on any object to get detailed information about its characteristics, distance, and other astronomical data, making it an excellent tool for learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.1 — 2024-02-06

• Various bug fixes and improvements

### 4.1.4 — 2021-06-09

• Bug fix and general improvements

### 4.1.3 — 2021-05-12

• Bug fix and general improvements

### 4.1.2 — 2021-04-18

• Bug fix and general improvements

### 4.1.1 — 2021-04-14

• Bug fix and general improvements

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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