Best Skyview Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free skyview apps? 19 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Skyview Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
2SkyView®SkyView®$2.994.6★ (7.7K)NoNoAug 2026
3Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (492K)NoYesAug 2026
4Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (369K)NoYesAug 2026
5Stellarium Mobile - Star MapStellarium Mobile - Star MapFree4.8★ (36K)NoYesAug 2026
6Sky Tonight - Stargazing GuideSky Tonight - Stargazing GuideFree4.8★ (75K)YesYesAug 2026
7NASANASAFree4.8★ (64K)NoNoAug 2026
8Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapStar Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky MapFree4.6★ (95K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Skyview

SkyView® Lite#1

SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#44in 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
SkyView®#2

SkyView® by Terminal Eleven LLC

Explore the Universe
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6😊(7.7K ratings)
$2.99
#2in Education
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔭 Helpful for stargazing and identifying celestial objects
  • 🌌 Provides a lot of information about the night sky
  • 🎶 Relaxing background music

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Calibration issues and inaccurate compass
  • 🤷‍♀️ Missing some celestial objects like comets and the James Webb Space Telescope
  • 🌌 Constellation overlays can be obstructive
Night Sky#3

Night Sky by iCandi Apps Ltd.

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(492K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#15in 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 Skyview apps to explore

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Sky Guide
Sky Guide
Sky Guide
Star gaze constellation finder
Free

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.

Automatic celestial object identificationAugmented reality sky overlaySatellite tracking and notifications
🔍 Reference
(369K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map
Stargazing & planet finder
Free

Explore the night sky with a real-time planetarium. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone. Offers detailed astronomical data and cultural constellation interpretations.

Real-time sky simulationIdentify stars, planets, satellitesConstellation shapes and illustrations
📚 Education
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
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.

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions
🔍 Reference
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
7
NASA
NASA
NASA
by NASA
Free

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

NASA+ video streaming21,000+ NASA imagesLatest NASA news
📚 Education
(64K)
free
8
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map
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.

Real-time sky map3D constellation modelsTime machine feature
📚 Education
(95K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Planets
Planets
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.

3D solar system guide2D sky view3D planetarium sky view
🔧 Utilities
(969)
free
10
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
11
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
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
SkyScope: Telescope Camera
SkyScope: Telescope Camera
SkyScope: Telescope Camera
Ultra Zoom Moon & Sky Camera
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
13
Sky Map - Star Tracker
Sky Map - Star Tracker
Sky Map - Star Tracker
AR Stargazing
Free

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.

Real-time sky tracking with ARInstant object identificationAugmented reality overlays
🔍 Reference
(1)
freemium
14
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map
Planet & Constellation Finder
Free

Explore the night sky with a powerful stargazing companion. Identify stars, planets, and constellations with real-time tracking and stunning 3D visualizations. Stay informed about cosmic events and learn fascinating facts about the universe.

Live sky view mapStar and constellation identificationDetailed celestial object information
🔧 Utilities
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Skyview
Skyview
Skyview
by Giovanni vallejo
Free

This app provides real-time satellite tracking for any land vehicle. Monitor your vehicle's current location and review past routes through a continuous GPRS data stream. Access all features from a PC or smartphone for enhanced vehicle security and convenience.

Real-time satellite trackingVehicle location monitoringHistorical route data
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
16
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
StarWizard: Astronomy Sky Map
Stargazing, Star Map & Planets
Free

Explore the night sky in real-time with augmented reality. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and the ISS. Features an AI guide for questions and offline celestial navigation lessons.

Real-time AR sky identificationOffline sky mapAI-powered celestial questions
📚 Education
(1)
free
17
ClearNights
ClearNights
ClearNights
by ADEQUATE SYSTEMS LLC
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Sky Map: Stars & Planets
Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
SNAPTAIN SKY
SNAPTAIN SKY
SNAPTAIN SKY
by Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.
Free

This app simplifies drone operation for new users, offering live video feeds and guided flight modes. It includes tutorials to help beginners enjoy their first flight experience.

Live FPV feedBeginner-friendly flight modesSimple video guides
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
20
Aerial View Tab for Safari
Aerial View Tab for Safari
Aerial View Tab for Safari
The beautiful new tab page
Free

Transform your browser's new tab page into a visually stunning escape with HD aerial videos. Personalize your dashboard with the time, date, weather, and quick access to your favorite search engine.

HD aerial video backgroundsPersonalized dashboardCurrent time and date display
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Skyview

What are the best skyview apps for iPhone?
SkyView® Lite tops our skyview apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top skyview 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 August 2026.
We track 250+ skyview apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.

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