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Best Space Viewer Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best space viewer apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Space Viewer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SkyView® LiteSkyView® LiteFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
2Sky GuideSky GuideFree4.8★ (373K)NoYesSep 2026
3Orbit Viewer: Live SatellitesOrbit Viewer: Live SatellitesFree—YesYesAug 2026
4Night SkyNight SkyFree4.7★ (495K)NoYesSep 2026
5Orbit: ISS & Satellite TrackerOrbit: ISS & Satellite TrackerFree4.7★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
6NASANASAFree4.8★ (64K)NoNoSep 2026
7ISS Spotter AppISS Spotter AppFree—NoNoSep 2026
8Astro ViewerAstro ViewerFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Space Viewer

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
  • 🌌 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
Sky Guide#2

Sky Guide by Fifth Star Labs LLC

Star gaze constellation finder
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(373K 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
  • 🔍 Ability to identify stars, planets, and satellites
  • 🌃 Helpful for planning stargazing and astrophotography
  • 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric background music
  • 🗓️ Notifications for upcoming celestial events

Room to Improve

  • 🧭 Occasional compass/location calibration issues
  • 💰 Subscription model limits access to some features
  • 🌍 Lack of support for certain regions/locations
  • 🕰️ Outdated information on some celestial objects

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FAQ about Space Viewer

What are the best space viewer apps for iPhone?
SkyView® Lite tops our space viewer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top space viewer 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 September 2026.
We track 245+ space viewer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.