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Best Google Star Map Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ google star map 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 Star Map Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (367K)NoYesAug 2026
2Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026
3Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (490K)NoYesAug 2026
4SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
5Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapStar Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapFree4.6★ (95K)YesYesAug 2026
6Stellar Registry Star FinderStellar Registry Star FinderFree—NoNoMay 2026
7StarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapStarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Star Identification CameraStar Identification CameraFree4.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Google Star Map

Sky Guide#1

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(367K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#11in 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
Google Earth#2

Google Earth by Google

Examine the planet
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.0😊(47K ratings)
Free
#14in Travel
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Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🌎 Ability to explore the world
  • 👍 Useful for geography and education
  • 🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
  • 🎨 3D mode for immersive experience

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
  • 🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
Night Sky#3

Night Sky by iCandi Apps Ltd.

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(490K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#20in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent app for stargazing and learning about the night sky
  • 🔭 Detailed information on celestial objects, satellites, and space events
  • 🌍 Accurate mapping of the sky to real-world locations
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Frequent prompts to upgrade to premium subscription
  • 🔌 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤔 Calibration and alignment issues with the AR features

More Google Star Map apps to explore

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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
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Astronomy Guide for Stargazing
Free

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.

Real-time sky map3D constellation modelsTime machine feature
📚 Education
(95K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Stellar Registry Star Finder
Stellar Registry Star Finder
Stellar Registry Star Finder
Name a star in the sky
Free

This app allows users to name a star in the sky. It is a registered company that provides this service. The app is free to download and use.

Name a starFree to useEntertainment category
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
free
7
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
Stargazing, Star Map & Planets
Free

Explore the night sky in real-time with augmented reality. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and the ISS. Features an AI guide for questions and offline celestial navigation lessons.

Real-time AR sky identificationOffline sky mapAI-powered celestial questions
📚 Education
(1)
free
8
Star Identification Camera
Star Identification Camera
Star Identification Camera
Astrology Camera
Free

Capture stunning images of stars and the Milky Way with a single tap. This app automatically identifies and labels celestial bodies in your photos, offering a complete astronomy experience from shooting to sharing.

One-click star and Milky Way photographyAutomatic celestial body recognition and markingReal-time raw stacking with GPU acceleration
🔍 Reference
(1)
free with in-app purchases
9
SkyGuru - Star Map & Astronomy
SkyGuru - Star Map & Astronomy
SkyGuru - Star Map & Astronomy
Explore stars & constellations
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Star Wander - AR Night Sky Map
Star Wander - AR Night Sky Map
Star Wander - AR Night Sky Map
Constellation & Star Guide
Free

Explore the night sky with an augmented reality stargazing app. Identify stars, planets, and celestial objects in real-time. Plan astrophotography sessions with advanced framing tools and offline capabilities.

Augmented Reality (AR) sky viewOffline star catalog (2.5 million stars)Astrophotography FOV simulation
📚 Education
(1)
free
11
SkyCue: Star Map
SkyCue: Star Map
SkyCue: Star Map
Point Up. Know the Sky.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Night Stargazing+ : Moon Move
Night Stargazing+ : Moon Move
Night Stargazing+ : Moon Move
Night Sky & Moon Motion
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
13
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
14
Sky Map – Live Star Tracker
Sky Map – Live Star Tracker
Sky Map – Live Star Tracker
Stargazing, Planets, Night Sky
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
StarMark Space
StarMark Space
StarMark Space
Explore the Real Milky Way
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
16
Identify stars with AI
Identify stars with AI
Identify stars with AI
AI Star & Constellation Finder
$8.99
📚 Education
(0)
17
Asia offline Map GPS
Asia offline Map GPS
Asia offline Map GPS
Asian Offline Maps navigator
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Guided Stargazing & AR Finder
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
Star Signal
Star Signal
Star Signal
by Kory Newton
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
20
Star Viewer AR
Star Viewer AR
Star Viewer AR
Live sky in AR
$0.99
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Google Star Map

What are the best google star map apps & games for iPhone?
Sky Guide tops our google star map apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 367K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top google star map apps & games we rank are free to download, including Sky Guide and Google Earth.
Sky Guide has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ google star map apps & games 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.