Best Dark Sky Widget Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

iCSC is the household name in dark sky widget, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Dark Sky Widget Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iCSC: Clear Sky Chart VieweriCSC: Clear Sky Chart ViewerFree4.8★ (1.6K)NoNoNov 2026
2Sunrise Sunset Times & WidgetSunrise Sunset Times & WidgetFree4.8★ (1.6K)NoYesNov 2026
3Light Pollution Map - Dark SkyLight Pollution Map - Dark SkyFree4.5★ (265)NoYesNov 2026
4Wander: Dark Sky CompanionWander: Dark Sky CompanionFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
5Dark Sky MeterDark Sky Meter$1.993.8★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
6Skyrium - A Living SkySkyrium - A Living SkyFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Weather Widget®Weather Widget®Free4.7★ (5.6K)NoYesNov 2026
8Dark Skies: AstrophotographyDark Skies: AstrophotographyFree4.9★ (9)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Dark Sky Widget

iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer#1

iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer by Random Widgets LLC

Astronomy forecasts for all
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(1.6K ratings)
Free
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This app provides detailed 48-hour sky forecasts for astronomical observation. It helps users find optimal locations and times for clear, dark skies by displaying data on cloud cover, transparency, and more. Save your favorite charts for quick access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 🚀 Great
  • 🚀 The Best
  • 🚀 Great Tool
  • 🚀 Works Great !
  • 🚀 Must have for astronomy!
  • 🚀 Great for everyday use
  • 🚀 It works and it is easy to use
  • 🚀 Very Accurate!
  • 🚀 Indispensabile
  • 🚀 Basic but Useful
  • 🚀 Best app for dark sky forecast
  • 🚀 Fantastic
  • 🚀 Extremely accurate!
  • 🚀 Hidden Gem
  • 🚀 Just as good as the website but easier
  • 🚀 Excellent!!!
  • 🚀 Essential astronomy tool!
  • 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
  • 🚀 Amazing
  • 🚀 Nice
  • 🚀 Best Weather App for Astronomers!
  • 🚀 A must-have tool
  • 🚀 Almost perfect
  • 🚀 Easy to retrieve multiple astro forecasts
  • 🚀 This new version is better
  • 🚀 More than just astronomy..
  • 🚀 5 star

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Not supported
  • 🐛 Accuracy
  • 🐛 no key to charts
  • 🐛 NO TOO IMPRESSED
  • 🐛 Terrible.
  • 🐛 Never Right!
  • 🐛 Limited scope
  • 🐛 Pretty Good
  • 🐛 Good, but glaring issue!
  • 🐛 Horrible interface to useful data
Sunrise Sunset Times & Widget#2

Sunrise Sunset Times & Widget by Bjorn Jenssen

AR Sun Tracker & Golden Hour
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track the sun's daily and seasonal cycles with this interactive app. Visualize sunrise, sunset, twilight, and golden hour, with integrated weather data. Features augmented reality to show the sun's path and an alarm that wakes you with the light.

What We Love

  • 👍 Beautifully designed app
  • 🚀 Fantastic functionality
  • 💡 Useful for photographers and outdoor enthusiasts
  • 🔍 Detailed solar irradiance information
  • ⏰ Helpful sunrise/sunset notifications

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paid app with hidden pricing
  • 🐛 Widget issues and inconsistencies
  • 🖥️ Lack of landscape mode support on tablets
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky#3
4.5😞(265 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover optimal locations for stargazing and astrophotography with a detailed light pollution map. Get real-time alerts for celestial events like meteor showers and auroras, track the ISS, and access daily astronomy photos. Enhance your night sky observations with comprehensive tools and information.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear detailed satellite views
  • 🚀 Works with barely any signal
  • 📊 Useful map with latest data
  • 🌌 Helps with astrophotography

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening the map
  • 🐛 Crashes after locating user's position
  • 🔍 No legend for map colors
  • 💰 Tries to get users to upgrade to premium

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FAQ about Dark Sky Widget

What are the best dark sky widget apps for iPhone?
iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer tops our dark sky widget apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top dark sky widget apps we rank are free to download, including iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer and Sunrise Sunset Times & Widget.
iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ dark sky widget apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.