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Best Light Pollution Map Apps

218+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know Light Pollution Map, this is the deeper bench. 218+ light pollution map apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Light Pollution Map Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Light Pollution Map - Dark SkyLight Pollution Map - Dark SkyFree4.6★ (188)NoYesJul 2026
2Light Pollution MapLight Pollution Map$4.995.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
3Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (26K)NoYesJul 2026
4Stellarium Mobile - Star MapStellarium Mobile - Star MapFree4.8★ (36K)NoYesJul 2026
5Meet Star GazersMeet Star GazersFree4.1★ (11)NoNoMay 2026
6Stargazing Hub - Sky LiveStargazing Hub - Sky LiveFree4.7★ (33)YesYesJul 2026
7Sky Live: Heavens Above ViewerSky Live: Heavens Above ViewerFree4.6★ (14K)NoYesJul 2026
8Light Pollution Map - DarkestLight Pollution Map - DarkestFree—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Light Pollution Map

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky#1

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky by Dunbar Technology, LLC

Astronomy tools & more
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.6😞(188 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
Light Pollution Map#2

Light Pollution Map by Jurij Stare

Sky brightness, VIIRS and SQM
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(2 ratings)
$4.99
#20in Navigation
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Visualize sky brightness data, including VIIRS and SQM measurements, to understand light pollution levels. Explore various overlays like cloud coverage, aurora forecasts, and observatory locations. Offers offline access to essential maps.

Sky Guide#3

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#12in 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

More Light Pollution Map apps to explore

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Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Watch night sky, find stars
Free

Explore the night sky with a real-time planetarium. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone. Offers detailed astronomical data and cultural constellation interpretations.

Real-time sky simulationIdentify stars, planets, satellitesConstellation shapes and illustrations
📚 Education
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Meet Star Gazers
Meet Star Gazers
Meet Star Gazers
Best Locations for Stargazing
Free

Discover optimal stargazing spots with detailed location information, including sky quality, accessibility, and amenities. Access light pollution maps, weather forecasts, and lunar data to enhance your astronomical observations.

Best stargazing location finderDetailed location characteristicsLight pollution map
🗺️ Navigation
(11)
free
6
Stargazing Hub - Sky Live
Stargazing Hub - Sky Live
Stargazing Hub - Sky Live
Star Map & Sky Recognition
Free

Explore the night sky with AR star maps, observation forecasts, and image recognition. Identify celestial objects, track satellites, and access environmental data for optimal stargazing. Includes tools for astrophotography and a gallery for inspiration.

AR star map with real-time celestial positionsSky image recognition for object identificationStargazing index and observation forecasts
☀️ Weather
(33)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Watch Skies: Stargazing App
Free

Plan your stargazing adventures and capture stunning photos of the night sky. Get real-time weather, visibility scores, and a unique hourly stargazing index based on multiple criteria. Discover what planets, stars, and constellations are visible from your location.

Hourly stargazing indexWeather forecast integrationLight pollution data
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Light Pollution Map - Darkest
Light Pollution Map - Darkest
Light Pollution Map - Darkest
Dark Sky & Bortle Map
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
9
Light Pollution Map-VRs Travel
Light Pollution Map-VRs Travel
Light Pollution Map-VRs Travel
Visible Infrared Radiometer
$5.99
✈️ Travel
(0)
10
Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow
Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow
Sunset Predictions: Alpenglow
Sunrise & Golden Hour Tracker
Free

This app predicts not only sunrise and sunset times but also the quality of light, helping photographers and enthusiasts plan their shoots. It offers detailed forecasts, customizable alerts, and augmented reality tools to visualize the sun's path.

Sunrise & Sunset Quality ForecastsGolden Hour & Blue Hour TimesFlexible Reminder Alarms
☀️ Weather
(1.9K)
freemium
11
lustar
lustar
lustar
Star gazing forecast
Free

This app provides hourly stargazing forecasts by combining local weather predictions with light pollution data. It features a searchable global map to help users find optimal viewing locations.

Hourly stargazing forecastsLight pollution data integrationSearchable world map
☀️ Weather
(9)
free
12
Classic Sky Map 2
Classic Sky Map 2
Classic Sky Map 2
Astronomy made easy.
Free

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.

Live sky trackingInteractive earth mapTime-lapse sky simulation
📚 Education
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Aurora Map: Aurora All
Aurora Map: Aurora All
Aurora Map: Aurora All
With Weather,Light pollution
Free

This app provides comprehensive aurora forecasts by considering cloud cover, light pollution, and solar activity. It offers layered maps, real-time solar data, and detailed hourly and long-term predictions to help you find the best viewing conditions.

Layered aurora probability mapsReal-time solar wind and flare dataHourly and 27-day Kp index outlook
☀️ Weather
(8)
freemium
14
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
🗺️ Navigation
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Your Free Path to the Stars
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
(93K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Dark Sky Meter
Dark Sky Meter
Dark Sky Meter
by DDQ
$1.99

This application utilizes your device's camera to measure the brightness of the night sky. The collected data can be optionally shared with scientific researchers worldwide.

Measures sky brightnessUses device cameraOptional data sharing
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
17
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Planet & Constellation Finder
Free

Explore the night sky with a powerful stargazing companion. Identify stars, planets, and constellations with real-time tracking and stunning 3D visualizations. Stay informed about cosmic events and learn fascinating facts about the universe.

Live sky view mapStar and constellation identificationDetailed celestial object information
🔧 Utilities
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Beat Light
Beat Light
Beat Light
It's a musical flashlight.
Free

This app synchronizes your phone's flashlight with the music you're listening to, creating a dynamic light show. It analyzes sound sources to produce a rhythmic visual experience, perfect for concerts, events, or just adding excitement to your surroundings.

Music-synchronized flashlightRhythmic light displaySound source analysis
🎬 Entertainment
(115)
free
19
PhotoSpots: Map Your Shots
PhotoSpots: Map Your Shots
PhotoSpots: Map Your Shots
Save & Log Your Photo Spots
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
20
Libre Light Sensor
Libre Light Sensor
Libre Light Sensor
Measure Light in Lux
Free

Measure ambient light levels in Lux using your iPhone's camera. Optimize sleep quality by understanding light exposure throughout the day and night.

Measure light in LuxUtilizes iPhone cameraOptimize sleep quality
🔧 Utilities
(113)
free

FAQ about Light Pollution Map

What are the best light pollution map apps for iPhone?
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky tops our light pollution map apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 188 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top light pollution map apps we rank are free to download, including Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky and Sky Guide.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 218+ light pollution map apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app helps you find dark sky locations ideal for stargazing, astrophotography, and general night sky observation. It provides a detailed, interactive light pollution map and offers real-time information and alerts for various celestial events.
Key features include a customizable light pollution map, live aurora borealis information and visibility maps, alerts for meteor showers, super moons, and lunar eclipses, an ISS tracker, moon phase information, and daily astronomy photos from NASA.

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