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Best Scope Nights Apps

189+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the scope nights category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 189+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Scope Nights Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Scope Nights Astronomy WeatherScope Nights Astronomy Weather$6.994.5★ (770)NoNoSep 2026
2iCSC: Clear Sky Chart VieweriCSC: Clear Sky Chart ViewerFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoNoSep 2026
3Good To StargazeGood To StargazeFree4.4★ (217)NoYesSep 2026
4Army Night Vision ScopeArmy Night Vision ScopeFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
5Xasteria: Astronomy WeatherXasteria: Astronomy WeatherFree4.7★ (59)NoNoAug 2026
6Meet Star GazersMeet Star GazersFree4.1★ (11)NoNoAug 2026
7NASANASAFree4.8★ (64K)NoNoSep 2026
8Celestron StarSense ExplorerCelestron StarSense ExplorerFree3.3★ (161)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Scope Nights

Scope Nights Astronomy Weather#1

Scope Nights Astronomy Weather by Martin Dodd

Custom Stargazing Forecasts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.5😐(770 ratings)
$6.99
#52in Weather
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This app provides custom forecasts for stargazing, helping astronomers and astrophotographers find the clearest, darkest skies. It analyzes weather data to show optimal observing times and locations, including light pollution maps and dark sky site information.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate forecasts
  • 👍 Useful for planning astronomy sessions
  • 🌟 Great app overall
  • 💻 Works well on iOS
  • 🌙 Provides moon phase information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and errors
  • 🔍 Issues with location data and forecasts
  • 🚫 App no longer working/supported
  • 💰 Expensive for limited features
  • 📱 UI issues on larger screens
iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer#2

iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer by Random Widgets LLC

Astronomy forecasts for all
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(1.5K ratings)
Free
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This app provides detailed 48-hour sky forecasts for astronomical observation. It helps users find optimal locations and times for clear, dark skies by displaying data on cloud cover, transparency, and more. Save your favorite charts for quick access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 🚀 Great
  • 🚀 The Best
  • 🚀 Great Tool
  • 🚀 Works Great !
  • 🚀 Must have for astronomy!
  • 🚀 Great for everyday use
  • 🚀 It works and it is easy to use
  • 🚀 Very Accurate!
  • 🚀 Indispensabile
  • 🚀 Basic but Useful
  • 🚀 Best app for dark sky forecast
  • 🚀 Fantastic
  • 🚀 Extremely accurate!
  • 🚀 Hidden Gem
  • 🚀 Just as good as the website but easier
  • 🚀 Excellent!!!
  • 🚀 Essential astronomy tool!
  • 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
  • 🚀 Amazing
  • 🚀 Nice
  • 🚀 Best Weather App for Astronomers!
  • 🚀 A must-have tool
  • 🚀 Almost perfect
  • 🚀 Easy to retrieve multiple astro forecasts
  • 🚀 This new version is better
  • 🚀 More than just astronomy..
  • 🚀 5 star

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Not supported
  • 🐛 Accuracy
  • 🐛 no key to charts
  • 🐛 NO TOO IMPRESSED
  • 🐛 Terrible.
  • 🐛 Never Right!
  • 🐛 Limited scope
  • 🐛 Pretty Good
  • 🐛 Good, but glaring issue!
  • 🐛 Horrible interface to useful data
Good To Stargaze#3

Good To Stargaze by Matthew LLOYD

Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.4😞(217 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive tool to determine the best times for stargazing. It offers detailed forecasts for weather, seeing conditions, transparency, and light pollution. Ideal for both amateur and professional astronomers using any viewing equipment.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate for planning viewing nights
  • 👍 Useful for astronomers
  • 👍 Good for finding right conditions
  • 👍 Reliable forecast
  • 👍 Clean, organized interface

Room to Improve

  • 😞 Expensive subscription model
  • 😞 Pessimistic predictions
  • 😞 Free features removed
  • 😞 Unusable without payment
  • 😞 Inaccurate forecasts
  • 😞 Poor accuracy for cloud cover
  • 😞 App is a buggy site wrapper
  • 😞 Data for other locations
  • 😞 Subscription required for current location
  • 😞 Hidden subscription fees
  • 😞 Not bang for your buck
  • 😞 Outdated data
  • 😞 Poor translation
  • 😞 Price is exaggerated
  • 😞 Monetization focused
  • 😞 No longer supported on iOS
  • 😞 Weather forecast is off
  • 😞 App is SUPER slow to load
  • 😞 Refuse to pay for subscription

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FAQ about Scope Nights

What are the best scope nights apps for iPhone?
Scope Nights Astronomy Weather tops our scope nights apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 770 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $6.99.
Yes — 19 of the top scope nights apps we rank are free to download, including iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer and Good To Stargaze.
Scope Nights Astronomy Weather has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 189+ scope nights apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Scope Nights provides custom weather forecasts specifically for stargazing and astrophotography. It analyzes various weather conditions like cloud cover, moon phase, humidity, and wind to identify the clearest and darkest skies for observing the night sky.
Key features include smart stargazing ratings with animated weather icons, custom thresholds for weather conditions, a detailed light pollution map, identification of dark sky sites, global and local forecasts up to 7 nights, and customizable alerts for good observing conditions.