Best Night Sky Identification App

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free night sky identification app? 19 of our 237+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Night Sky Identification App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Star Guide: Night Sky MapStar Guide: Night Sky MapFree4.5★ (4.3K)NoYesOct 2026
2Sky Map - Star TrackerSky Map - Star TrackerFree1.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
3Sky Map: Stars & PlanetsSky Map: Stars & PlanetsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
4Night Sky PlannerNight Sky PlannerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
5StarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapStarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapFree5.0★ (6)NoNoSep 2026
6Star Gazer -Nightsky & sky mapStar Gazer -Nightsky & sky mapFree1.7★ (35)NoYesAug 2026
7OSR Star FinderOSR Star FinderFree4.6★ (4.8K)NoNoOct 2026
8Live Sky: Stargazing & PlanetsLive Sky: Stargazing & PlanetsFree4.4★ (902)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Night Sky Identification App

Sky Map - Star Tracker#2

Sky Map - Star Tracker by Nguyen Anh

AR Stargazing
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real time by pointing your device at the sky. Explore celestial objects, track satellites, and discover what's visible tonight with AR overlays and time travel features.

Sky Map: Stars & Planets#3

Sky Map: Stars & Planets by Horus Studios

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Night Sky Identification App

What is the best night sky identification app for iPhone?
Star Guide: Night Sky Map tops our night sky identification app ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 4.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top night sky identification app we rank are free to download, including Star Guide: Night Sky Map and Sky Map - Star Tracker.
Star Guide: Night Sky Map has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 237+ night sky identification app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.