Best Light Pollution Map Apps

Sky brightness, VIIRS and SQM

4.5😞(232 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

Light Pollution Map - Darkest by Nguyen Anh

Dark Sky & Bortle Map

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

4.8😊(374K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#17in Reference

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🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects

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Light Pollution Map

$4.99

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.

VIIRS, Sky Brightness, World Atlas, Cloud, Aurora layersColor blind friendly color optionsCloud animation

🗺️ Navigation

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Noctis - Light Pollution Map

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Milky Way Score for shooting conditionsLight-pollution map with Bortle classReal-time dark window countdown

This app provides a comprehensive score for stargazing conditions by combining light pollution data, weather forecasts, and moon phases. It helps users plan optimal times and locations for astrophotography and observing dark skies.

Best Locations for Stargazing

Best stargazing location finderDetailed location characteristicsLight pollution map

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.

🗺️ Navigation

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StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map

Stargazing, Star Map & Planets

Real-time AR sky identificationOffline sky mapAI-powered celestial questions

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.

📚 Education

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Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker

Guided object finder with haptic feedbackSatellite pass times and visibility ratingsNorthern Lights forecast

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.

🔍 Reference

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LUX Meter - Light Meter

Illuminance for photo & plants

Lux and foot-candle readingsLighting target presetsLive brightness scale

This app measures ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles using your iPhone camera. It provides instant feedback on whether a space is too dim, comfortable, or bright enough for various tasks and offers calibration options.

Make sun maps for your garden!

Add and manage multiple gardensCreate sun maps with timed photo intervalsUpload photos or use in-app camera

Easily track sunlight in your garden by creating detailed sun maps. Upload photos or take new ones at intervals to visualize light patterns throughout the day. Trace sunlight areas to understand daily exposure for optimal gardening.

📊 Productivity

Live Earth Map :3D Street View

Wearifi Light Monitor US

Street View & 3D Earth Map

Live Earth Map exploration3D Street View immersionAurora and Northern Lights discovery

Explore the world in real-time with live maps and immersive 3D street views. Discover locations, check weather, and plan trips virtually. Experience the Northern Lights and measure distances with ease.

✈️ Travel

Musical Lighting

Music Light,Audio Light

Music and sound rhythm detectionAutomatic flashlight brightness adjustmentPersonalized light and shadow effects

This app synchronizes your device's flashlight with music or ambient sound, dynamically adjusting brightness to match rhythm and volume. It offers a unique light and shadow experience for parties, outdoor events, or any situation requiring custom lighting.

🌟 Lifestyle

Sunrise & Sunset Quality Score

AuraFlash

Color screen flashlight

Sunrise/sunset quality ratings3-day quality forecastGolden hour times

This app predicts and rates the quality of sunrises and sunsets using real-time atmospheric data. It provides a 3-day forecast, highlights nearby viewing spots, and allows exploration of global locations.

Sun position - track daylight

Sun Path Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise, sunset & twilight

Full-year daylight chartEight-stop twilight gradientInspect daily solar times

Visualize an entire year of daylight, sunrise, sunset, and twilight on a single, intuitive chart. Easily inspect daily solar times and phases by tapping or dragging across the visual representation. Offers detailed insights into seasonal changes and astronomical events.

Sungate: Sunset & Sunrise Map

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Stargazing Hub - Sky Live

Star Map & Sky Recognition

AR star map with real-time celestial positionsSky image recognition for object identificationStargazing index and observation forecasts

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.

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