Best Night View Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good night view apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Night View Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
2Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (495K)NoYesOct 2026
3Night ViewNight ViewFree—NoYesMay 2026
4SkyView®SkyView®$2.994.6★ (7.7K)NoNoOct 2026
5YORU -Share night views liveYORU -Share night views liveFree—NoYesOct 2026
6Thermal Camera & Night ViewThermal Camera & Night ViewFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Noryvia: Star Map Sky ViewNoryvia: Star Map Sky ViewFree—YesYesSep 2026
8StarGazer: Live Sky Map ViewStarGazer: Live Sky Map ViewFree5.0★ (1)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Night View

SkyView® Lite#1

SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#38in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Accurate star and planet tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🔭 Helpful for learning about the night sky
  • 💫 Engaging and educational for all ages
  • 🌌 Realistic AR display of celestial objects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass/location issues causing inaccurate positioning
  • 🔍 Limited free features, many paid upgrades
  • 🤔 Confusing for some users to understand how it works
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Night Sky#2

Night Sky by iCandi Apps Ltd.

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(495K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#21in Reference
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Explore the cosmos with an AI-powered planetarium. Identify stars, planets, and satellites by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial objects in augmented reality and share your stargazing experiences with others.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent app for stargazing and learning about the night sky
  • 🔭 Detailed information on celestial objects, satellites, and space events
  • 🌍 Accurate mapping of the sky to real-world locations
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
  • 🔍 Helpful for identifying stars, planets, and constellations
  • 🌌 Impressive augmented reality features
  • 🔍 Useful for amateur astronomers and space enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Frequent prompts to upgrade to premium subscription
  • 🔌 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤔 Calibration and alignment issues with the AR features
  • 🤯 Overwhelming amount of information and features for casual users
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches reported

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FAQ about Night View

What are the best night view apps for iPhone?
SkyView® Lite tops our night view apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top night view apps we rank are free to download, including SkyView® Lite and Night Sky.
SkyView® Lite shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ night view apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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