SkySafari app icon

Apps Like SkySafari for iPhone and iPad

Hold device to sky and locate celestial

View celestial objects like planets, comets, and stars using augmented reality. Locate constellations and deep sky objects by pointing the device at the sky. Track real-time satellite positions and see what others are observing through OneSky.

by Simulation Curriculum Corp.★ 4.717,935 ratingsReference$4.99Data updated 2026-11-10

SkySafari screenshots

Ranked alternatives

Showing 81–100 of 1,000 ranked alternatives.

  1. Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 app icon

    Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

    United Soft Media Verlag GmbH

    Track dates and locations

    Plan and view the total on April 8, . Find safe viewing locations, track the path, and learn about phenomena. Access maps showing visibility by location. View timing details for partial and total phases.

    ★ 4.81,593 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. Current Altitude app icon

    Current Altitude

    Hearn Apps, LLC

    Companion for hiking camping climbing flying

    The app uses the device's GPS to save and display locations. Users can share their location and altitude with friends.

    ★ 4.817,990 ratingsUtilitiesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  2. Star Charts by Wil Tirion app icon

    Star Charts by Wil Tirion

    Astrovisuals

    View celestial and track stars

    Provide detailed sky maps for telescope and binocular users. Display 18 covering the equatorial region and polar areas. Show stars down to sixth magnitude, including double and variable stars. Include constellation boundaries and deep-sky objects.

    ★ 4.05 ratingsReference$3.99Data updated 2026-11-10
  3. iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer app icon

    iCSC: Clear Sky Chart Viewer

    Random Widgets LLC

    Clear sky forecasts for stargazing.

    The app displays Clear Sky Charts for observing conditions over the next 48 hours. Users can search for charts by location or map, and view data including cloud cover, transparency, and temperature.

    ★ 4.81,558 ratingsWeatherFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  4. iStellar app icon

    iStellar

    AstroArts Inc.

    Explore stars, zoom, and navigate the sky

    View the night sky from any location and time. Rotate and zoom the star chart using multi-touch gestures. Identify over 16,000 stars with names for 254. Simulate atmospheric distortion and twinkling effects.

    ★ 4.01 ratingsNavigation$3.99Data updated 2026-10-23
  5. Astrolabe Clock app icon

    Astrolabe Clock

    Michael Smith

    View the sky and celestial bodies.

    The app displays the sky and shows the time of day, day of year, and the location of celestial bodies. It provides sunrise and sunset times, Moon phase, and transit times for celestial objects.

    ★ 4.748 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  6. Solar System Scope app icon

    Solar System Scope

    INOVE, s.r.o.

    Explore planets, track celestial events, simulate systems

    Explore the with 3D models of planets, moons, and asteroids. Rotate and zoom objects for detailed views. Learn about celestial bodies through interactive encyclopedia entries.

    ★ 4.4883 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  7. Cosmology app icon

    Cosmology

    Aaron Day

    Explore space with high-res images

    Explore high-resolution images of planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Navigate through the solar system and its major moons. Learn about the formation and evolution of celestial objects. Access a narrative on the origins of the universe by Dr. Aaron Day.

    ★ 4.7550 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  8. Earth 3D - World Atlas app icon

    Earth 3D - World Atlas

    Igor Panichev

    Explore 3D maps and global facts

    Explore a 3D globe with relief models and political and physical maps. View day/night cycles, time zones, and city lights. Access over 2,600 geographic objects and more than 500 wonders of the .

    ★ 4.71,456 ratingsEducation$5.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  9. Zodiac Constellations Guide app icon

    Zodiac Constellations Guide

    Vito Technology Inc.

    Explore signs and

    Explore signs with detailed 3D models of . Rotate and zoom to view star patterns. Check dates for each sign. Compare with the night sky. Learn about traits and star positions.

    ★ 4.038 ratingsReferenceFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  10. Seestar app icon

    Seestar

    SuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd.

    ★ 4.2282 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. SkyView® Satellite Guide app icon

    SkyView® Satellite Guide

    Terminal Eleven LLC

    Point your phone to identify satellites

    Identify satellites by pointing the iPhone at the sky. View over 20,000 satellites day or night. Pan the Earth, zoom in on locations, and take photos. Track the International Space Station, Hubble, and GPS satellites.

    ★ 4.2598 ratingsReference$3.99Data updated 2026-11-10
  12. Pocket Galaxy: Space Sandbox app icon

    Pocket Galaxy: Space Sandbox

    Pocket Labs.

    Design galaxies, place planets, simulate orbits

    Create and simulate a custom with realistic physics. Adjust planet sizes, positions, and orbits. Explore 3D space environments and test gravitational interactions. Save and share custom solar systems.

    ★ 4.89,953 ratingsGames$3.99Data updated 2026-09-12
  13. Bright Comets app icon

    Bright Comets

    Hanno Rein

    Find with your device's camera

    Locate in the night sky using device camera. Display red target marker indicating comet position. Use location and NASA JPL ephemerides for accurate positioning.

    ★ 4.3153 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-28
  14. OSR Star Finder app icon

    OSR Star Finder

    Online Star Register B.V.

    Name a and track its path

    Discover stars and constellations with real-time sky maps. Locate and track stars by name or coordinates. View detailed information about celestial objects. Set custom names and share them with others. Sync with GPS for accurate positioning.

    ★ 4.64,805 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  15. AstroWorld: Stargazing App app icon

    AstroWorld: Stargazing App

    Trevor Scholz

    Explore celestial objects and track the night

    Explore celestial objects with a real-time sky map showing stars, planets, and constellations. Set or detect your location for accurate viewing. Identify celestial bodies and learn about their characteristics.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06

How we rank alternatives

Apps are ranked by functional similarity, category fit, rating confidence, and popularity.