Best Stars And Planets Telescope Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right stars and planets telescope apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 233+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Stars And Planets Telescope Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlanetsPlanetsFree4.5★ (969)NoNoSep 2026
2Sky Map: Stars & PlanetsSky Map: Stars & PlanetsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
3Star Walk:Find Stars & PlanetsStar Walk:Find Stars & PlanetsFree4.7★ (25K)NoYesSep 2026
4StarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapStarWizard: Astronomy Sky MapFree5.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026
5Telescope: Night Sky GuideTelescope: Night Sky GuideFreeNoNoJun 2026
6AR-TelescopeAR-TelescopeFreeNoNoJul 2026
7Stargazing: Stars & PlanetsStargazing: Stars & PlanetsFree4.3★ (913)YesYesSep 2026
8The Constellation Star FinderThe Constellation Star FinderFree4.7★ (4.3K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Stars And Planets Telescope

Planets#1

Planets by Q Continuum

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(969 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Amazing app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🌟 Accurate and informative
  • 🔭 Helpful for stargazing
  • 🎓 Educational for kids and adults
  • 🌍 Useful for identifying planets and constellations
  • 🕰️ Provides visibility times for planets
  • 🌌 Stunning 3D visuals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🧭 Compass/orientation issues
  • 🌑 Inaccurate moon phase information
  • 🌍 Location/GPS issues
  • 🔍 Limited search/zoom functionality
  • 🔍 Missing some celestial bodies (Pluto, Uranus, Neptune)
Sky Map: Stars & Planets#2

Sky Map: Stars & Planets by Horus Studios

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone at the night sky. Features guided object finding, satellite pass predictions, aurora forecasts, and an AI astronomer for personalized answers. Includes time travel and an observation journal.

Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets#3

Star Walk:Find Stars & Planets by Vito Technology Inc.

Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😐(25K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌌 Beautiful, so useful. So many options.
  • 🔭 Great app for an amateur astronomer
  • 🌟 Amazing, so informative and easy to navigate
  • 🌎 Awesome app to learn about the night sky
  • ⭐ Incredible app, love the features and customization

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads, can't use without subscribing
  • 🤖 AR feature is hard to activate and use
  • 🧭 Compass and direction tracking issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and identify objects in the sky
  • 🔌 Subscription model removed previously free features

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FAQ about Stars And Planets Telescope

What are the best stars and planets telescope apps for iPhone?
Planets tops our stars and planets telescope apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 969 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top stars and planets telescope apps we rank are free to download, including Planets and Sky Map: Stars & Planets.
Planets has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 233+ stars and planets telescope apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a 3D guide to the solar system designed for aspiring astronomers. It offers interactive views of planets and moons, along with information on celestial visibility.
Key features include a 2D and 3D sky view to locate planets, information on when planets are visible, and a rotating 3D globe of planets and moons.