Wander: Dark Sky Companion
Plan your perfect night sky
About
This app helps you find clear nights for stargazing by predicting sky conditions and identifying dark sky locations. It details celestial events, meteor showers, and aurora forecasts, and includes a red filter mode to preserve night vision.
What's New in Wander
1.0
July 22, 2026
FAQ
What is Wander's night sky scoring system?
Wander scores each night from Poor to Extraordinary based on cloud cover, atmospheric transparency, seeing conditions, and moon interference. This single score helps users quickly determine if a night is suitable for stargazing.
Does Wander have ads?
No, Wander is completely ad-free. The developer explicitly states 'No ads' in the app's description.
How does Wander help find dark sky locations?
Wander features an interactive light pollution map with Bortle-scale coloring. Users can save favorite dark sky spots and see the drive-time from their current location to these darker areas.
What celestial events does Wander track?
Wander tracks every meteor shower with peak dates and hourly rates, full and new moons, eclipses, moon rise/set times, aurora forecasts with live Kp index, planetary visibility, conjunctions, and Milky Way viewing windows.
Is Wander available on Android devices?
Currently, Wander is only supported on iPhone devices. The app's platform compatibility is limited to iOS.
How often is Wander updated?
Wander was last updated on July 22, 2026, with version 1.0. Given its recent release date, future update frequency is yet to be determined.
What is the cost of Wander?
Wander is available for free. The app also specifies a one-time purchase model with no subscription required.
What age rating does Wander have?
Wander has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.