Best Google Sky Maps Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ google sky maps apps and games 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 Google Sky Maps Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (375K)NoYesOct 2026
2Sky Map: Stars & PlanetsSky Map: Stars & PlanetsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
3Classic Sky Map 2Classic Sky Map 2Free4.7★ (8.9K)NoYesOct 2026
4Sky Map – Live Star TrackerSky Map – Live Star TrackerFree—YesYesAug 2026
5Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoOct 2026
6Trippy TrunkzTrippy TrunkzFree4.9★ (40)YesYesOct 2026
7Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (495K)NoYesOct 2026
8SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Google Sky Maps

Sky Guide#1

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(375K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#13in 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
  • 🔍 Ability to identify stars, planets, and satellites
  • 🌃 Helpful for planning stargazing and astrophotography
  • 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric background music
  • 🗓️ Notifications for upcoming celestial events

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
  • 🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects
Sky Map: Stars & Planets#2

Sky Map: Stars & Planets by Horus Studios

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone at the night sky. Features guided object finding, satellite pass predictions, aurora forecasts, and an AI astronomer for personalized answers. Includes time travel and an observation journal.

Classic Sky Map 2#3

Classic Sky Map 2 by X04 Studios Inc.

Astronomy made easy.
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(8.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward and not cluttered with ads
  • 🌟 Excellent for stargazing and learning about the night sky
  • 🌍 Helpful ground references for locating celestial objects
  • 🎓 Great educational tool for young astronomers
  • 🔭 Indispensable for evening sky gazing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional calibration and alignment issues
  • 🔍 Limited information on stars beyond just names
  • 🌌 Can't see below the horizon
  • 🗺️ Clumsy and unintuitive navigation at times
  • 🔍 Small viewing area that makes it hard to see all the stars

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FAQ about Google Sky Maps

What are the best google sky maps apps & games for iPhone?
Sky Guide tops our google sky maps apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 375K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top google sky maps apps & games we rank are free to download, including Sky Guide and Sky Map: Stars & Planets.
Sky Guide has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ google sky maps apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.