Best Night Sky Guide Free Apps

Planets

by Q Continuum

Free

Explore the solar system with a 3D guide. Discover planets, moons, and celestial events with interactive sky views and visibility information. Perfect for budding astronomers.

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.

Live Sky: Stargazing & Planets

Telescope & Night Planner

Free

This astronomy app provides real-time celestial object coordinates, including planets, the Moon, Sun, and various stars and deep sky objects. It highlights objects currently visible and allows users to favorite frequently observed bodies. A daily summary widget is also available.

Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map

Night stars guide & tracker

Free

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.

OSR Star Finder

Stars, Constellations & More

Free

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.

SkyScope – Night Sky Guide

AI Star & Constellation ID

Free

Identify stars and constellations from photos using AI. Explore celestial objects, compare matches, and learn astronomy facts. Offers free basic identification with an optional premium upgrade for more detailed context.

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.

Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live

Stars and Planets Tracker AR

$2.99

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Point your device to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events in real-time. Discover astronomical news and plan your observations with a comprehensive sky map.

Night Sky Planner

Your stellar observation guide

Free

This app helps amateur astronomers find celestial objects to observe. It provides detailed information on when and how to best view planets, stars, and deep-sky objects from your specific location, even without an internet connection.

Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide

Star Constellation Finder App

Free

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.

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.

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.

Star Chart

by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED

Free

Explore the cosmos with this augmented reality astronomy app. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial bodies and their positions, even traveling through time to view the universe's past and future.