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Best Skylight View Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best skylight view apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 198+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Skylight View Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesJul 2026
2Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (26K)NoYesJul 2026
3Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (482K)NoYesJul 2026
4Sky Tonight - Stargazing GuideSky Tonight - Stargazing GuideFree4.8★ (74K)YesYesJul 2026
5Star Gazer: Sky Map& AstronomyStar Gazer: Sky Map& AstronomyFree3.8★ (6.8K)YesYesJul 2026
6SkyView®SkyView®$2.994.6★ (7.5K)NoNoJul 2026
7Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapStar Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapFree4.6★ (93K)YesYesJul 2026
8Skyview : Explore UniverseSkyview : Explore UniverseFree4.6★ (252)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Skylight View

SkyView® Lite#1

SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in 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

Room to Improve

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

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#9in Reference
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
Night Sky#3

Night Sky by iCandi Apps Ltd.

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(482K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Frequent prompts to upgrade to premium subscription
  • 🔌 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤔 Calibration and alignment issues with the AR features

More Skylight View apps to explore

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Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Constellation Star 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.

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions
🔍 Reference
(74K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Star Gazer: Sky Map& Astronomy
Star Gazer: Sky Map& Astronomy
Star Gazer: Sky Map& Astronomy
Stars, Moon & Constellation.s
Free

Explore the cosmos by pointing your device at the sky. Discover stars, planets, and constellations with interactive 3D views and augmented reality. Learn fascinating facts about space and celestial bodies.

Interactive 3D celestial object viewsAugmented reality sky explorationIdentify stars, planets, and constellations
📚 Education
(6.8K)
subscription
6
SkyView®
SkyView®
SkyView®
Explore the Universe
$2.99

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites by simply pointing your device at the sky. This app uses augmented reality to guide you and provides information on celestial objects, upcoming events, and even allows you to travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Identify stars, planets, and satellites with ARDiscover all 88 constellationsSchedule alerts for celestial events
📚 Education
(7.5K)
free
7
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Your Free Path to the Stars
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.

Real-time sky map3D constellation modelsTime machine feature
📚 Education
(93K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Skyview : Explore Universe
Skyview : Explore Universe
Skyview : Explore Universe
Gateway to Exploring Universe
Free

Explore the cosmos with this planetarium app. Identify planets, stars, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial object locations, visualize Earth's day/night zones, and learn detailed information about celestial bodies. Includes an interactive space quiz for premium users.

Identify planets, stars, and constellationsReal-time stargazingInteractive star map
📚 Education
(252)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
Sky Live: Heavens Above Viewer
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.

Hourly stargazing indexWeather forecast integrationLight pollution data
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium
Planets System & Astronomy 3D
Free

Explore our Solar System in an interactive 3D model. Discover celestial bodies with detailed information, real photos, and stunning visuals. This free app offers a pocket planetarium experience without requiring an internet connection.

Interactive 3D Solar System modelReal-time celestial body positionsDetailed information and photos
🔍 Reference
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
11
View Dynamic Glass
View Dynamic Glass
View Dynamic Glass
by View, Inc.
Free

Control smart architectural glass from your mobile device. Adjust tint states to manage sunlight, optimize natural light, and enhance thermal comfort. Schedule tint changes and create custom scenes for an improved occupant experience.

Mobile control of View Dynamic GlassUser-defined tint controlTint scheduling
📊 Productivity
(45)
free
12
Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets
Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets
Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets
Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR
Free

Explore the night sky with an interactive guide that identifies stars, planets, and constellations in real-time using augmented reality. Discover over 200,000 celestial bodies with detailed information and track astronomical events.

Real-time night sky mapAugmented reality viewExplore 200,000+ celestial bodies
📚 Education
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Timepage: Calendar Planner
Timepage: Calendar Planner
Timepage: Calendar Planner
Weather & Family Appointments
Free

This app offers a visually appealing and intuitive way to manage your schedule. It integrates events, maps, contacts, and weather to help you plan your day efficiently. Features include timeline views, weather forecasts, travel time estimates, and customizable themes.

Intuitive timeline viewMonth heatmap for busy/free timesAnimated weather forecasts
📊 Productivity
(15K)
subscription
14
Star Chart
Star Chart
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.

Augmented reality sky identification3D simulation of the visible universeReal-time celestial object tracking
📚 Education
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
15
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
Live Street Viewer + GPS Maps
Free

Explore street-level imagery worldwide with live traffic data and GPS navigation. View panoramas by tapping on a map or searching for an address. Share and bookmark locations for easy access.

Live street-level imageryGPS navigationSearch addresses for street view
✈️ Travel
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Street View Map - Live 360°
Street View Map - Live 360°
Street View Map - Live 360°
Live Satellite View - Panorama
Free

Explore the world with real-time 360° street panoramas and live satellite views. Find locations, view famous landmarks, and navigate with integrated maps. Discover places and plan your trips with this immersive visual exploration tool.

Real-time 360° street panoramasLive satellite viewSearch for locations worldwide
🗺️ Navigation
(84)
free
17
aero - Sky View Video Call
aero - Sky View Video Call
aero - Sky View Video Call
Explore the Skies Together
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
Go Explore the Night Sky
$3.99

Explore the night sky by simply pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, planets, and constellations with touch-free identification and detailed information. Discover celestial objects and learn about the universe with this personal telescope.

Identify stars, planets, comets, constellations, galaxiesTouch-free identificationFull 180-degree display
🗺️ Navigation
(10K)
paid
19
Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map
Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map
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.

Offline celestial dataIdentify stars, constellations, planetsAugmented reality compass
🔍 Reference
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
Real live planet at your hands
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Explore a stunning, real-time 3D model of Earth with dynamic lighting and detailed textures. Track the sun and moon's positions, view atmospheric effects, and enjoy a realistic stellar backdrop. Locate yourself on the globe with geolocation.

Real-time sun and moon position trackingHigh-definition Earth textures with bumpingGeolocation display for user location
📚 Education
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Skylight View

What are the best skylight view apps for iPhone?
SkyView® Lite tops our skylight view apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 18K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top skylight view apps we rank are free to download, including SkyView® Lite and Sky Guide.
SkyView® Lite shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 198+ skylight view apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SkyView Lite is an augmented reality app that allows you to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and other celestial objects by simply pointing your device at the sky. It uses your device's camera to precisely spot and identify what you're looking at, day or night.
Key features include the ability to identify celestial objects by pointing your device, setting reminders for celestial events, using augmented reality to spot objects, viewing sky paths for the Sun and Moon, and a 'Time Travel' feature to see the sky on different dates and times. You can also capture and share images of the sky.