Best Astro Photography Apps

199+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free astro photography apps? 17 of our 199+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Astro Photography

AstroShader#1

AstroShader by AstroShader Limited

Astrophotography and night sky
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.1(89 ratings)
Free
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Capture, stack, and edit stunning astrophotography directly on your mobile device. This app streamlines the process by aligning and stacking images live during capture, eliminating the need for external software. Fine-tune your celestial images with a comprehensive suite of editing tools.

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map#2

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map by Noctua Software Limited

Watch night sky, find stars
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(36K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#65in Education
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Explore the night sky with a real-time planetarium. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone. Offers detailed astronomical data and cultural constellation interpretations.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Fabulous star tracking
  • 🌌 Detailed night sky information
  • 🔭 Helpful for stargazing and astronomy
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding some objects
  • 🌓 Inaccurate moon/planet positions in daylight
4.1😞(2.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This manual camera app excels at capturing stunning day and night photos with advanced features. It offers automatic and manual modes, specialized night modes for various scenes, and adaptive tools for perfect compositions. Enhance clarity and preserve details for professional-grade results.

What We Love

  • 👍 Can be used as a dinghy
  • 🚀 Great night photography

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Terrible picture quality

More Astro Photography apps to explore

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Night Sky
Night Sky
Night Sky
Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Free

Explore the cosmos with an AI-powered planetarium. Identify stars, planets, and satellites by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial objects in augmented reality and share your stargazing experiences with others.

AI personal planetariumIdentify stars, planets, constellations, satellitesAugmented Reality (AR) exploration
🔍 Reference
(482K)
freemium
5
StarryLens - Night Sky Camera
StarryLens - Night Sky Camera
StarryLens - Night Sky Camera
Astrophotography | Star Trails
Free

Capture breathtaking night sky photos with advanced AI and specialized modes for star-filled skies and cityscapes. Enhance low-light images, reduce noise, and achieve sharp results even without a tripod. Offers HDR fusion and a user-friendly interface for all skill levels.

AI-enhanced low-light photographyStar Mode for clear starry skiesCity Mode for urban night scenes
📷 Photo & Video
(103)
freemium
6
Astrospheric
Astrospheric
Astrospheric
Astronomy Weather Forecast
Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

84-hour hourly weather forecastEnsemble cloud forecastKp index for Aurora
☀️ Weather
(422)
freemium
7
Telescopius
Telescopius
Telescopius
Astronomy and Astrophotography
Free

Discover celestial objects for your telescope and plan stunning astrophotography shots. Save favorite targets, simulate camera framings, and create intricate mosaics. Explore a community gallery of breathtaking astrophotography.

Find telescope targetsSave favorite celestial objectsSimulate astrophotography framings
📚 Education
(8)
free
8
Stardust: Astrophotography
Stardust: Astrophotography
Stardust: Astrophotography
Planets, Stars & Constellation
Free

A social platform for astrophotographers to share and discover stunning images of the night sky. Upload your photos with detailed metadata, connect with a vibrant community, and explore breathtaking celestial views.

Share astrophotography with detailed metadataConnect with other astrophotographersDiscover and follow users
🌐 Social Networking
(6)
free with in-app purchases
9
NightCap Camera
NightCap Camera
NightCap Camera
The night and low light camera
$2.99

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

Low light and night photo/video captureLong exposure and motion blur effectsAstrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors)
📷 Photo & Video
(2.8K)
paid
10
Astro Stacker: Star Images
Astro Stacker: Star Images
Astro Stacker: Star Images
Stack Images, Reveal Stars
Free

Transform your smartphone into a powerful astrophotography tool. This app uses advanced algorithms to combine multiple night sky photos, reducing noise and revealing hidden celestial details for professional-quality results.

Advanced stacking algorithms (Average, Median, Maximum, Minimum)Intelligent and manual image alignmentReal-time processing and progress tracking
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
11
Astrophotography Planner
Astrophotography Planner
Astrophotography Planner
Make the most of clear skies!
$4.99

This app helps astrophotographers find the best celestial objects to photograph. It calculates visibility and seasonal scores for deep sky targets, considering moon phases and opposition to the sun. Users can select any date and location to receive personalized target recommendations.

Deep sky target catalogAlgorithmic target selectionCalculated visibility scores
🔍 Reference
(4)
paid
12
Astrophotographer’s Universe
Astrophotographer’s Universe
Astrophotographer’s Universe
Deep Sky Encyclopedia
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
SkyView® Lite
SkyView® Lite
SkyView® Lite
Explore the Universe
Free

Identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more by simply pointing your device at the sky. This augmented reality app makes stargazing accessible to everyone, day or night. Explore celestial paths and even travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Identify stars, constellations, and satellitesAugmented Reality (AR) stargazingSet reminders for celestial events
📚 Education
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Seestar
Seestar
Seestar
Smart Astronomical Telescope
Free

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Wireless control of telescopeAutomatic celestial object finding and trackingSolar observation with filter
📷 Photo & Video
(302)
paid
15
Sky Guide: AR Astronomy Finder
Sky Guide: AR Astronomy Finder
Sky Guide: AR Astronomy Finder
Star gaze constellation finder
Free

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real-time by holding your device overhead. Explore celestial bodies with AR overlays, track satellites like the ISS, and travel through time to view past and future astronomical events. Perfect for both novice and experienced stargazers.

Automatic celestial object identificationAugmented reality sky overlaySatellite tracking and notifications
🔍 Reference
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
16
AstroFinish
AstroFinish
AstroFinish
by Cody Adams
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
17
Dark Skies: Astrophotography
Dark Skies: Astrophotography
Dark Skies: Astrophotography
by Nathan Stryker
Free

Plan your night sky photography sessions with weather forecasts, astronomical dark windows, and AR guidance. This app helps photographers decide the best times for shooting the Milky Way, meteors, and moon. It offers fast field tools without ads or accounts.

Milky Way and Galactic Core planningAR sky guidanceMoon phase and visibility tools
📷 Photo & Video
(6)
subscription
18
Ephemeris: Moon and Sun Seeker
Ephemeris: Moon and Sun Seeker
Ephemeris: Moon and Sun Seeker
Compass for Photography AR
Free

Plan and visualize the exact positions of the Sun, Moon, and Milky Way for stunning photography. Predict sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and twilight times with AR previews and a time machine feature. Never miss the perfect shot with timely reminders.

3D Compass for Sun/Moon/Milky Way positioningAR Live View for scene visualizationSun and Moon calculator for optimal times
🔧 Utilities
(1.2K)
subscription
19
Star Stacker
Star Stacker
Star Stacker
Create star trail images
$3.99

Create stunning star trail images and time-lapse videos from sequences of night sky photos. Offers various effects like full trails, faded trails, shooting stars, and warp mode. Supports importing photos from your device's gallery.

Create star trail imagesGenerate time-lapse videosFull trails effect
📷 Photo & Video
(80)
free
20
Easy Long Exposure Camera
Easy Long Exposure Camera
Easy Long Exposure Camera
Shoot brightly in dark places
Free

Capture stunning long exposure photographs, perfect for dark environments like night scenes, fireworks, and starry skies. Simply select your desired exposure time, from 1 to 180 seconds, and press the button. A Bluetooth remote shutter is also supported for convenience.

Long exposure photographyAdjustable exposure time (1-180 seconds)Night scene capture
📷 Photo & Video
(919)
free with in-app purchases

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