Best Astronomy App Free Daily

177+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best astronomy app free daily apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 177+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Astronomy App Free Daily

Daily Astronomy#1

Daily Astronomy by Basam Alasaly

NASA Astronomy Daily Picture
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7(188 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore stunning, high-resolution astronomy photos from NASA. Save and share your favorites, or search for images from a specific date. Add widgets to your home screen for daily cosmic views.

Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map#2

Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map by Vito Technology Inc.

Your Free Path to the Stars
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6😐(93K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Informative and educational
  • 🔭 Accurate star/planet tracking
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
  • 🔊 Relaxing background music

Room to Improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and controls
  • 🧭 Inaccurate compass and location tracking
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide#3

Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide by Vito Technology Inc.

Constellation Star Finder App
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(73K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#59in Reference
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Explore the night sky with this astronomy app. Identify celestial objects, discover upcoming astronomical events, and track their positions. Customize your view, set reminders, and access detailed information for a personalized stargazing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for finding new things
  • 🌟 Amazing and accurate
  • 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
  • 🗓️ Provides calendar of sky events

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to calibrate and use
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 💰 Paywall for many features

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Deluxe Moon Pro • App & Widget
Deluxe Moon Pro • App & Widget
Deluxe Moon Pro • App & Widget
Phase calendar,tracker & notes
Free

This app provides comprehensive real-time and reference information about the Moon, including phases, rise/set times, and astrological data. It also tracks the Sun and offers cultural insights into lunar cycles for planning activities and understanding its influence.

Moon phases calendar with iCal integrationReal-time moon parametersMoonrise and moonset times
☀️ Weather
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free with in-app purchases
5
SkySafari 7 Pro
SkySafari 7 Pro
SkySafari 7 Pro
Astronomy Guide To Night Sky
$9.99
$29.99 | 67% OFF

Explore the night sky with an extensive astronomy database and advanced planning tools. Discover astronomical events, control your telescope, and connect with other stargazers in real-time.

Extensive celestial object databaseAdvanced event finderTelescope control (ASCOM Alpaca, INDI, StarSense)
🔍 Reference
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free with in-app purchases
6
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Watch Skies: Stargazing App
Free

Plan your stargazing adventures and capture stunning photos of the night sky. Get real-time weather, visibility scores, and a unique hourly stargazing index based on multiple criteria. Discover what planets, stars, and constellations are visible from your location.

Hourly stargazing indexWeather forecast integrationLight pollution data
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Astronomy & Space News
Astronomy & Space News
Astronomy & Space News
Latest NASA, Astrobiology News
Free

Stay updated with the latest astronomy and space exploration news. Discover exoplanet findings, astrobiology advancements, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Enjoy stunning space photos and educational videos from leading space agencies.

Latest astronomy newsSpace exploration updatesExoplanet discovery
📡 News
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Watch night sky, find stars
Free

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.

Real-time sky simulationIdentify stars, planets, satellitesConstellation shapes and illustrations
📚 Education
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Planets
Planets
Planets
by Q Continuum
Free

Explore the solar system with a 3D guide. Discover planets, moons, and celestial events with interactive sky views and visibility information. Perfect for budding astronomers.

3D solar system guide2D sky view3D planetarium sky view
🔧 Utilities
(899)
free
10
Star Chart
Star Chart
Star Chart
by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED
Free

Explore the cosmos with this augmented reality astronomy app. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial bodies and their positions, even traveling through time to view the universe's past and future.

Augmented reality sky identification3D simulation of the visible universeReal-time celestial object tracking
📚 Education
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
Astronomy News
Astronomy News
Astronomy News
Stars, Space & Science Daily
Free
📡 News
(0)
13
Classic Sky Map 2
Classic Sky Map 2
Classic Sky Map 2
Astronomy made easy.
Free

Explore the cosmos with an intuitive and beautiful sky map. Easily identify stars, planets, and constellations by simply pointing your device at the sky. Track celestial events and understand astronomical movements with time-lapse features.

Live sky trackingInteractive earth mapTime-lapse sky simulation
📚 Education
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
APOD Astronomy Pics and Widget
APOD Astronomy Pics and Widget
APOD Astronomy Pics and Widget
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Free

Access NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day with customizable widgets. View today's, random, or favorite images, and browse past APODs. Share your discoveries with ease.

Today WidgetRandom WidgetFavorites Widget
📷 Photo & Video
(259)
free with in-app purchases
15
SkySafari 7 Plus
SkySafari 7 Plus
SkySafari 7 Plus
Astronomy Guide To Night Sky
$6.99
$19.99 | 65% OFF

Explore the cosmos with a powerful space simulator and telescope control. Discover astronomical events, track celestial objects, and plan your stargazing sessions with real-time data and historical simulations.

Full-featured space simulatorTelescope control (ASCOM Alpaca, INDI)Events Finder for astronomical occurrences
🔍 Reference
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Planets System & Astronomy 3D
Free

Explore our Solar System in an interactive 3D model. Discover celestial bodies with detailed information, real photos, and stunning visuals. This free app offers a pocket planetarium experience without requiring an internet connection.

Interactive 3D Solar System modelReal-time celestial body positionsDetailed information and photos
🔍 Reference
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
17
SkyView®
SkyView®
SkyView®
Explore the Universe
$2.99

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites by simply pointing your device at the sky. This app uses augmented reality to guide you and provides information on celestial objects, upcoming events, and even allows you to travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Identify stars, planets, and satellites with ARDiscover all 88 constellationsSchedule alerts for celestial events
📚 Education
(7.5K)
free
18
SkyORB Classic Astronomy
SkyORB Classic Astronomy
SkyORB Classic Astronomy
3D Planetarium Stargazing News
Free

Explore the cosmos with a 3D planetarium and real-time celestial event tracking. Identify stars and planets using your device's sensors and AR, and receive notifications for upcoming astronomical phenomena. Access detailed information and simulations from any location.

3D star map and planetariumReal-time planet orbitsAR night sky identification
📚 Education
(23)
freemium
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Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets
Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets
Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets
Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR
Free

Explore the night sky with an interactive guide that identifies stars, planets, and constellations in real-time using augmented reality. Discover over 200,000 celestial bodies with detailed information and track astronomical events.

Real-time night sky mapAugmented reality viewExplore 200,000+ celestial bodies
📚 Education
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live
Stars and Planets Tracker AR
$2.99

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Point your device to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events in real-time. Discover astronomical news and plan your observations with a comprehensive sky map.

Real-time sky mapAugmented reality mode3D constellation models
📚 Education
(67K)
free with in-app purchases