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Best Astronomy AR Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 248+ astronomy ar apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Astronomy AR Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (369K)NoYesAug 2026
2SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
3Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapStar Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapFree4.6★ (95K)YesYesAug 2026
4SkyORB Classic AstronomySkyORB Classic AstronomyFree4.5★ (23)YesYesAug 2026
5Stellar Tour - AR StargazerStellar Tour - AR StargazerFree was $2.994.7★ (1.7K)NoYesAug 2026
6Star Viewer ARStar Viewer AR$24.99 was $99.99—NoNoAug 2026
7AR Solar System: AR PlanetsAR Solar System: AR Planets$0.991.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8Astrolabe: AR SkyAstrolabe: AR SkyFree——NoJul 2026

Top Picks for Astronomy AR

Sky Guide#1

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(369K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#1in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 📚 Wealth of information on celestial objects
  • 🧭 Accurate and responsive compass/AR features
  • 🌌 Immersive stargazing experience

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
SkyView® Lite#2

SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Accurate star and planet tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
  • 💫 Engaging and educational for all ages

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass/location issues causing inaccurate positioning
  • 🔍 Limited free features, many paid upgrades
  • 🤔 Confusing for some users to understand how it works
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map#3

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

Astronomy Guide for Stargazing
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😐(95K 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

More Astronomy AR apps to explore

4
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
5
Stellar Tour - AR Stargazer
Stellar Tour - AR Stargazer
Stellar Tour - AR Stargazer
Astronomy: Night Sky Star Map
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Explore the cosmos with an augmented reality stargazing app guided by an astrophysicist. Discover exoplanets, solar system bodies, and deep-sky objects with scientifically accurate narratives and detailed visuals.

Augmented reality stargazingAstrophysicist-guided toursDetailed exoplanet information
📚 Education
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Star Viewer AR
Star Viewer AR
Star Viewer AR
Live sky in AR
$24.99
$99.99 | 75% OFF
📚 Education
(0)
7
AR Solar System: AR Planets
AR Solar System: AR Planets
AR Solar System: AR Planets
Solar System & Planets in AR
$0.99

Explore the solar system with augmented reality. View planets, toggle labels and orbits, and manipulate time to observe celestial movements. This educational tool overlays celestial objects onto your real-world environment.

Augmented Reality planetsToggle planet labelsToggle planet orbits
📚 Education
(1)
paid
8
Astrolabe: AR Sky
Astrolabe: AR Sky
Astrolabe: AR Sky
by Jakub Kot
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
9
AR-Telescope-B
AR-Telescope-B
AR-Telescope-B
Bresser Sky Guide
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Armagh Planetarium AR
Armagh Planetarium AR
Armagh Planetarium AR
by Yellow Branding and Digital Media Ltd
Free

Explore the Moon's surface and our Solar System in augmented reality. Discover facts about space missions and launch a virtual Saturn 5 rocket. This app offers an immersive educational experience for space enthusiasts.

Explore Moon surface in ARDiscover Apollo landing factsExplore Solar System and Universe
📚 Education
(0)
free
11
Horizon-AR
Horizon-AR
Horizon-AR
Live Astro Paths Tracking
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
EVO SOLAR SYSTEM- AR Book
EVO SOLAR SYSTEM- AR Book
EVO SOLAR SYSTEM- AR Book
by Alzzam Education Corp.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
PoleScope AR
PoleScope AR
PoleScope AR
Polar align & sky almanac
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
AR - Solar System
AR - Solar System
AR - Solar System
by Akshat Goel
Free

Explore a realistic solar system in augmented reality. View planets and their movements up close in your environment, from your bedroom to the outdoors. A simple and immersive way to learn about space.

Augmented reality solar systemPlanet movement visualizationDetailed planet information
📚 Education
(2)
free
15
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Star Constellation Finder App
Free

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.

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions
🔍 Reference
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Galaxy Gallery: Space & Focus
Galaxy Gallery: Space & Focus
Galaxy Gallery: Space & Focus
Study Timer & Solar System
Free

Explore planets in real-time 3D with augmented reality. Interact with celestial bodies, trigger environmental effects, and learn fascinating facts through optional voice narration. Build a personalized gallery of your favorite planets.

Real-time 3D planet explorationAugmented Reality (AR) placementInteractive environmental effects
📊 Productivity
(8)
free with in-app purchases
17
ARPlanets 2
ARPlanets 2
ARPlanets 2
AR Solar System and learning.
Free

Explore the augmented reality Solar System with interactive 3D models and intuitive gestures. Learn basic and advanced astronomy concepts through engaging AR lessons.

Augmented reality Solar System explorationInteractive 3D model manipulationDiscover celestial body details
📚 Education
(15)
free with in-app purchases
18
AR - Augmented Reality Videos
AR - Augmented Reality Videos
AR - Augmented Reality Videos
Augmented Reality & AR Camera
Free

Create engaging augmented reality videos by placing 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment. Capture photos and videos of your unique scenes and share them instantly on social media.

Place 3D realistic models3D animated celestial objectsTake photos of scenes
🎬 Entertainment
(6)
freemium
19
Zodiqo: 3D Sky & Zodiac AR
Zodiqo: 3D Sky & Zodiac AR
Zodiqo: 3D Sky & Zodiac AR
Stargazing & Astrology Guide
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
MagicBook - Space AR
MagicBook - Space AR
MagicBook - Space AR
by VIET NAM FIRECOALS TECHNOLOGY JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Free

This app uses augmented reality to bring astronomy lessons to life. Explore planets, celestial events, and space exploration with interactive 3D models. Requires a companion book or printable pages to activate the AR experience.

Augmented Reality learningInteractive 3D modelsAstronomy and space exploration
📚 Education
(2)
free

FAQ about Astronomy AR

What are the best astronomy ar apps for iPhone?
Sky Guide tops our astronomy ar apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 369K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top astronomy ar apps we rank are free to download, including Sky Guide and SkyView® Lite.
Sky Guide has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ astronomy ar apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Sky Guide helps you identify celestial objects in the night sky. By holding your device up, it automatically recognizes stars, constellations, planets, and satellites. It uses augmented reality to overlay these figures onto your view of the real sky, making it easy to visualize and learn about the heavens.
Key features include automatic identification of celestial bodies, an AR mode for visualizing the sky, satellite tracking with notifications (like for the ISS), time travel controls to view past and future astronomical events, and a personalized calendar for events like eclipses. It also functions offline without Wi-Fi, cellular service, or GPS.