Best Guide Star Alternative Apps

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions

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.

(75K)

Stars, Constellations & More

OSR Star Finder

Name and find your own starLocate and track starsExplore 88 constellations with artwork

Explore the night sky and locate your named star with this augmented reality app. Discover constellations, learn about celestial bodies, and easily find when and where to view your star from your location. Share your stargazing experiences with others.

Star Gazer & Night Sky Map

(4.8K)

free

Constellation Finder & Guide

Real-time star and constellation identificationPlanet discovery and trackingInteractive astronomy guides

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. Learn astronomy with interactive guides and a dynamic sky map. No prior knowledge or telescope required.

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Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map

Night stars guide & tracker

Offline celestial dataIdentify stars, constellations, planetsAugmented reality compass

Explore the universe by pointing your device at the sky. Identify stars, constellations, and deep sky objects in real-time. Features offline data, a 3D compass in AR mode, and detailed graphics for an immersive stargazing experience.

(2.1K)

Star Gazer: Sky Map& Astronomy

Stars, Moon & Constellation.s

Interactive 3D celestial object viewsAugmented reality sky explorationIdentify stars, planets, and constellations

Explore the cosmos by pointing your device at the sky. Discover stars, planets, and constellations with interactive 3D views and augmented reality. Learn fascinating facts about space and celestial bodies.

SmartGuide travel guide & map

(6.9K)

subscription

All you need to prep your trip

Personal audio tour guideOffline maps and guidesSelf-guided tours

This app transforms your phone into a personal audio tour guide, offering self-guided tours and offline maps for over 1000 destinations worldwide. Discover hidden gems and authentic experiences while avoiding crowds and tourist traps. Enjoy narrated insights from local guides that play automatically as you explore.

✈️ Travel

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Star Map Tracker: Sky Journey

Night sky star gazer astro app

Augmented reality celestial body viewIdentification of over 3,000 starsDepiction of 88 constellations

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Identify stars, constellations, planets, and galaxies in real-time. It provides detailed information and helps you locate celestial objects.

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The Constellation Star Finder

Gazer & Sky Map

Augmented Reality Sky MapIdentify constellations, stars, and planetsDetailed information on celestial objects

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality app. Point your device to identify constellations, stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Access detailed information and daily astronomy news for a comprehensive stargazing experience.

This service allows you to officially name a star for yourself or as a gift. As an independent registry, it guarantees unique star naming rights for any available star in its database.

Adopt a starDedicate a star to someoneUnique star naming

🎬 Entertainment

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StarTracker - Mobile SkyMap

Planetarium for astronomy fans

$2.99

Explore the night sky in real-time by pointing your device at the stars. Identify celestial bodies, constellations, and deep sky objects with augmented reality and offline data. Adjust time and date to see how the sky changes.

Augmented reality star gazingIdentify planets, stars, and constellationsOffline celestial data

Zodiac Constellations Guide

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free

Find Your Constellation in 3D

Interactive 3D constellation modelsZoom and rotate functionalityCompare models to night sky

Explore the night sky and discover the 12 zodiac constellations with stunning 3D models. Rotate, zoom, and compare them to real star patterns. Perfect for astronomy and astrology enthusiasts.

AR Compass, GPS & Offline Maps

Offline GPS and mapsAugmented reality displayAdvanced compass and gyrocompass

$5.99 | 100% OFF

This app is a comprehensive offline navigation tool for outdoor and off-road adventures. It combines a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, and augmented reality display with numerous tools for tracking, measuring, and celestial observation.

🗺️ Navigation

(3.9K)

Create star trail imagesGenerate time-lapse videosFull trails effect

Star Stacker

Create star trail images

$3.99

Create stunning star trail images and time-lapse videos from sequences of night sky photos. Offers various effects like full trails, faded trails, shooting stars, and warp mode. Supports importing photos from your device's gallery.

📷 Photo & Video

(95)

free

Constellation Map mobile

Easy to know the stars

Identify stars, constellations, and planetsView celestial bodies below the horizonTrack planetary orbits

Explore the night sky by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, constellations, and planets with detailed information. View celestial bodies below the horizon and track planetary orbits.

(4.6K)

Sky Map: Constellation Finder

Learn Constellations & Stars

Real-time AR sky map88 constellations with artwork and mythologyPlanet tracking

Identify stars, planets, and constellations using augmented reality. Explore celestial bodies with real-time tracking, learn mythology, and track astronomical events. Perfect for anyone curious about the night sky.

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Star Guide

by Nomtek sp. z o.o.

Influencer-curated travel guidesInteractive world mapHidden gem recommendations

Discover the world with curated travel guides from top influencers. Explore breathtaking destinations on an interactive map, uncover hidden gems, and plan personalized itineraries. This app offers a user-friendly interface and stunning visuals to inspire your next adventure.

✈️ Travel

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Star Charts by Wil Tirion

by Astrovisuals

$3.99

Detailed star charts for serious observers using binoculars or telescopes. Features include stars down to sixth magnitude, deep sky objects, and location-based sky views. Customize chart layers for constellation boundaries, grids, and object names.

Detailed star chartsStars down to sixth magnitudeMessier, NGC, and IC objects