Star Guide vs StarPlanner

Turn your phone into a real‑time planetarium. Star Guide helps you explore the night sky, identify stars and planets, and plan the best moments to look up—whether you’re stargazing tonight or previewing the sky months from now. Point your device upward to see what’s above you, switch on Augmented Reality (AR) for an immersive sky overlay, and explore celestial objects in 3D. Want to plan ahead? Travel through time to see how the sky changes in the past or future, and preview the view from different locations around the world. Key features • Live star finder & planetarium view Explore the night sky based on your position and direction. • Augmented Reality mode Overlay stars and planets on your camera view for easy identification. • 3D stars & planets Visualize objects in a more immersive way and explore in 3D. • Best viewing time notifications Get alerts for great stargazing moments and upcoming viewing opportunities. • 24‑hour sky motion preview See how a star moves and circles across the sky over a full day. • Past & future sky “time travel” Rewind to previous nights or fast‑forward to plan future observations. • Different locations Change your location to preview the sky from other places—perfect for trips. Great for • Casual stargazing from your backyard • Learning the night sky with an interactive planetarium • Planning the best time to spot planets • Exploring how the sky looks from other cities and countries Permissions (why they may be requested) • Location: improves sky accuracy for your current position • Camera: required for AR mode • Notifications: optional alerts for best viewing times Download Star Guide and start exploring the sky—right from your pocket.

Know if tonight is worth stepping outside—and which of the next 16 nights looks even better. StarPlanner combines sky events, local weather, darkness, and moonlight into one clear observing plan. It picks tonight’s best target, shows the viewing window, and tells you where to look. DECIDE WHEN TO GO • An explained night score using clouds, rain, humidity, visibility, darkness, and moonlight • The best nights ranked across a 16-day forecast • Saved observing locations with a sky-darkness profile • Smart clear-sky reminders based on the latest forecast KNOW WHAT AND WHERE TO LOOK • One best target for tonight, without the noise • Meteor showers, Moon phases, eclipses, planets, and bright objects • Calculated direction, altitude, best time, and practical tips • A time-shifting sky map and live finder PLAN IT. REMEMBER IT. • A 12-month astronomy calendar • Local reminders, a widget, and peak countdowns • A private observing journal with export • Red night mode that stays comfortable in the dark FREE AND PRO Free includes the best target and night, current-month planning, sky map, journal, and basic reminders. Pro adds the top five nights, up to four personalized targets, full planet visibility schedules, future calendar planning, and smart clear-sky alerts. No account, ads, trackers, or analytics SDKs. Your journal and settings stay on your device, and you can choose a city without granting GPS access. Background stars are schematic. StarPlanner does not claim to be an AR planetarium or a visible ISS-pass predictor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/