Best StellarMate alternatives: apps like StellarMate

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps

Updated October 2026

Ikarus Astronomy Company For Scientific Instruments & Tools

StellarMate is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to StellarMate

#1

Touch-N-Stars by Johannes Maier

NINA Remote Controller

Editor's Choice

4.7(7 ratings)

Free

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Control your astrophotography sessions remotely from your mobile device or Mac. Manage imaging, focus, guiding, and polar alignment. This open-source tool enhances your workflow without ads or in-app purchases.

#2

Cygnus Astro by Christopher Ventura

Astrophotography App for NINA

Strong Contender

4.3(4 ratings)

Free

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Control your astrophotography equipment remotely from your mobile device. This app provides a touch-friendly interface to connect, monitor, and manage your N.I.N.A. software and connected gear, simplifying your setup in the field.

#3

MLAstro Hub by To Ngoc Khanh

OnStepX Smart Controller

Worth Considering

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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Control your OnStep telescope mount wirelessly from your phone. Manage mount status, navigate celestial catalogs, and perform alignment and configuration tasks without a laptop.

More apps like StellarMate

Your Telescope Math Wizard

This app simplifies telescope, eyepiece, and camera calculations with a unified database of equipment. Easily mix and match your gear or input custom values for precise specifications.

Unified formula databaseEquipment databaseMix and match gear

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iOptron Commander (iOS)

iOptron Commander (iOS)

iOptron Commander (iOS)

iOptron mount control utility

Control your iOptron telescope mount remotely using your iOS device. This utility allows for basic functions like slewing to celestial objects, syncing time and location, and managing compatible mount series.

Remote telescope mount controlSlew to stars and deepsky objectsSync time and site from iOS

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Motorized telescope mount

Control motorized telescope mounts for celestial observation and astrophotography. Features include precise slewing, alignment, GOTO, and tracking of stars, planets, and deep-sky objects. Supports advanced functions like polar alignment and camera triggering.

Control telescope mount (slew, align, GOTO, track)Point and Track celestial objectsGamepad navigation support

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Motorized telescope mount

Control motorized telescope mounts for celestial object tracking and exploration. Features include GOTO functionality, object catalogs, and gamepad navigation. Ideal for novice users with alt-azimuth mounts.

Control telescope mount slew, align, GOTO, and trackPoint and Track celestial objectsSupport gamepad navigation

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Polar Scope Align

Polar Scope Align

Polar Scope Align

Telescope Polar alignment

This app calculates the precise position of celestial poles in your telescope's polar scope reticle for accurate alignment. It supports a wide range of reticles and corrects for atmospheric refraction, offering precision even at lower latitudes. Features include night mode, moon phase, and astronomical databases.

Polaris/Sigma Octantis position calculationAtmospheric refraction correctionReticle centering error correction

free with in-app purchases

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TRITON GOTO - OnStep Control

TRITON GOTO - OnStep Control

TRITON GOTO - OnStep Control

Control your OnStep Telescope

This app simplifies controlling your OnStep telescope. It integrates telescope operation, an interactive sky chart, alignment tools, and 3D visualization for observing and astrophotography. Ideal for both beginners and advanced users of DIY equatorial mounts.

Interactive sky chart with one-tap GOTOVisual three-star and polar alignment assistanceReal-time 3D telescope orientation model

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Polar Scope Align Pro

Polar Scope Align Pro

Polar Scope Align Pro

Scope alignment & astro tools

This app assists astronomers with precise polar alignment for telescopes, offering tools for various reticles and low-latitude accuracy. It also includes a comprehensive suite of astro tools, from object databases to calculators and weather reports.

Accurate polar alignment calculationSupport for numerous polar scope reticlesDaytime/no polarscope alignment tool

free with in-app purchases

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