iStellar app icon

Apps Like iStellar for iPhone and iPad

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.

by AstroArts Inc.★ 4.01 ratingsNavigation$3.99Data updated 2026-09-08

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  1. StarMap 3D+ Plus app icon

    StarMap 3D+ Plus

    Edward Sanville

    Explore celestial objects with 3D views

    Use device sensors to locate planets, constellations, and satellites. View high-definition graphics with Retina display. Adjust settings based on location and time. Access detailed information about celestial objects.

    ★ 4.86,872 ratingsEducation$2.99Data updated 2026-10-12
  2. Star Chart app icon

    Star Chart

    ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED

    Explore celestial objects with AR

    View celestial objects using augmented reality. Point device at sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Access detailed information and historical data. Sync with GPS for accurate positioning. Explore 3D models of celestial bodies.

    ★ 4.624,838 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  3. StarMap 3D app icon

    StarMap 3D

    Edward Sanville

    Explore celestial objects with 3D views

    Use compass and gyroscope to locate planets, stars, and constellations. View high-definition Retina graphics with detailed celestial objects. Access 3D views, constellation artwork, and deep sky objects. Sync with iPad for enhanced features.

    ★ 4.81,374 ratingsEducation$1.99Data updated 2026-09-28
  1. Star Chart Infinite app icon

    Star Chart Infinite

    ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED

    Explore stars with AR guidance

    Explore celestial objects with an augmented reality interface. Point your device at the sky to view stars, planets, and constellations. Learn about astronomical data and history. Save and share observations. Sync with real-time sky maps.

    ★ 4.6574 ratingsEducation$4.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  2. Star Walk HD - Night Sky View app icon

    Star Walk HD - Night Sky View

    Vito Technology Inc.

    Explore celestial bodies and constellations

    Explore celestial bodies with real-time sky mapping and interactive guides. Identify stars, planets, and constellations. Access detailed information about over 200,000 objects. 3D models of celestial entities.

    ★ 4.86,349 ratingsEducation$4.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  3. CelestialGuide app icon

    CelestialGuide

    Geoffrey Domm

    Interactive sky map of stars

    The app provides an interactive database for stars and planets, showing a sky map based on user-selected time and location. It displays stars brighter than magnitude 9 and includes a database of Messier Objects and a Virtual Orrery.

    ★ 1.01 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-10-14
  4. CosmAtlas app icon

    CosmAtlas

    Aurelio Calegari

    Explore celestial bodies and track their positions

    Explore the solar system with detailed models of over 400 celestial bodies. Navigate through space, land on planets and moons, and view the sky from their surfaces.

    ★ 4.117 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  5. Cosmic-Watch app icon

    Cosmic-Watch

    Celestial Dynamics AG

    Track celestial events and time

    Explore the night sky with three perspectives: sky, Earth, and solar system. View star maps, constellations, and celestial events. Use augmented reality for interactive exploration. Display high-resolution Earth globe and solar system models.

    ★ 4.8627 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  6. GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad app icon

    GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad

    GoSoftWorks Development Co.

    Point to sky identify objects

    The app identifies and locates celestial objects by pointing to the sky. It displays the sky view and information at the correct orientation when held at any angle.

    ★ 4.62,136 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  7. 3D Solar System - Planets View app icon

    3D Solar System - Planets View

    Education Terra OOO

    Explore and celestial objects

    Explore the with a 3D and AR model. Learn about , moons, stars, and constellations with detailed information. Complete interactive tasks and tests. an interactive map and planetary arrangement.

    ★ 4.41,701 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  8. Stargazing: Stars & Planets app icon

    Stargazing: Stars & Planets

    TVGSOFT LIMITED

    Point your phone to identify and

    Identify , , and constellations by pointing the phone skyward. View real-time sky maps with overlays. Learn about celestial objects and satellites. Set location for accurate sky display. Save favorite constellations and .

    ★ 4.31,075 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-04
  9. SkySafari 8 Pro app icon

    SkySafari 8 Pro

    Simulation Curriculum Corp.

    Explore celestial objects and constellations

    Reference "Access detailed astronomical data and star maps. Plan observations and track celestial events. Control telescopes and cameras remotely. Customize UI themes and view high-resolution sky charts."

    ★ 4.7787 ratingsReference$34.99Data updated 2026-10-19
  10. The Photographer's Ephemeris app icon

    The Photographer's Ephemeris

    Crookneck Consulting LLC

    Plan outdoor photography shoots in natural light.

    The app calculates the sun, moon, and Milky Way for outdoor photography planning. It offers features like augmented reality, line-of-sight analysis, and a 3D Milky Way map for precise shot alignment.

    ★ 4.71,561 ratingsPhoto & Video$9.99Data updated 2026-10-19
  11. SkyView® Lite app icon

    SkyView® Lite

    Terminal Eleven LLC

    Point your device to identify stars

    Identify stars, constellations, and satellites by pointing device at the sky. View detailed information about celestial objects. Access additional content through in- purchases. Sync with Apple Watch for notifications.

    ★ 4.518,798 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-19
  12. xSky app icon

    xSky

    Oleg Sur

    Zoom in on celestial objects

    View celestial objects like the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Zoom up to a million times with pinch gestures. Lock the screen to stabilize the view. Use the search arrow to locate sky objects.

    ★ 4.380 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  13. Planisphere app icon

    Planisphere

    Julian James

    Explore the celestial map above.

    The app displays the sky map with constellations, stars, and celestial objects. Users can search for objects and view their rise and setting times.

    ★ 3.04 ratingsReference$1.99Data updated 2026-10-03

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