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My favorite app everI’m usually not one to write reviews, but for this one I’ll definitely will because this is probably the best app I’ve ever used. I started visual astronomy and bought my first telescope 9 months ago and I’ve learned A LOT and I’m getting much better at finding my way through the night sky thanks to this app. I tested like 4 other apps, like Stellarium that I know it’s one of the go-to apps for amateur astronomers, and SkySafari, but I think I liked this one much more aesthetically, it really looks nice and found it much easier and intuitive to use. After using the Pro version free trial I went for the annual subscription and for sure I’ll be renewing it. If you just like to watch the constellations or stargaze without many tools Pro is probably not worth it, but in my case, the Fields of View functionality has been such a good help. I can configure my telescope and add my eyepieces so that I can know EXACTLY what I’m looking through the eyepiece, I can even add my finder or telrad to have 2 concentric circles on the map, this has been a lifesaver when star hopping and looking for difficult objects like galaxies or planetary nebulae. This is probably the app’s biggest selling point for me. And well, the music is nice and calm, usually sets a nice mood while using the app and even helps me forget a little bit about my anxiety issues at night when I’m using it haha!.MojazuVersion: 10.6

Best App you can find period.The only way i could rate this 5 stars without any doubt was if I designed and created it myself…only then would I rate it less due to my own criticism! Even if you have zero interest in looking at stars and planets, there is so much more to see and do! Don't second guess yourself, just pay the $2.99 and brag to all about how smart you were to get such a great app at such a great price! I did try upgrading to pro, and it wasn't what i needed, so i unsubscribed before the free trial ended, and had no problems with my account going back to the original subscription, and no charges the following month…which was Sept. and why i waited to post review. Attention App creators! This app offered an upgrade to pro, they didnt however, hassle me to, or post ninja ads in my screen to annoy me, and they were transparent about the details and then followed thru with their promises, without excuses or mistakes! You can learn from this app and its protocols. This app combined with the 13pro max night mode camera feature has allowed me to capture stars that are not visible to my eyes, and some satellites that include ISS when it was justa mere +1.3!!! (Normally it has to be -2.0 or lower to get a clear shot) including starlinks and the Pleiades..Itcrowd59Version: 10.3.1

Change of mindWhen the app started working finally I got to see what was a subscription and what wasn’t. It’s not too bad for the first upgrade, but it’s easy to say that depending how many things someone is subscribed to. These days everything takes a subscription it seems, and they add up fast. Overall I feel like it’s worth it if you use the app frequently and actually enjoy and use all of the extra features. For what I use it for the version I originally paid for is just fine, and no sub needed. The app is very very beautiful, and the music adds so much to it. It’s very relaxing and it really puts you in the star gazing mood. Here I was thinking it was ridiculous to charge for a sub and figured I wouldn’t get to even use the app barely unless I paid, but for me that’s not the case. Luckily if you want you can sub for a month and easily drop it when it’s not affordable or maybe not using the app as much. All in all it’s a great app with a lot of detail and effort. Glad I have it working now and can actually go back to enjoying the part that makes it enjoyable to me!.DsFieryVersion: 10.0.3

I Use It More Than Any Other AppI use this app more than any other app I have. Not just more than other’s like it. It’s beautiful, it’s easy to learn, it’s AR is accurate, the sky blending is near seamless on clear days, the sounds and music are breathtaking, the menus are sleek and simple, the tutorial is thoughtfully guided, and I cannot sing enough praise for the affordable pricing. Other apps don’t even come close to giving you as much pleasure for price. Bravo. I have no complaints. I have a few offhanded suggestions as far as being able to backtrack navigating the sky, though. I think having a brief history (maybe 10 astronomical objects worth?) to show others what you had looked at would make it easier to frequently enjoy the app with your friends and family. 10/10 I recommend this for anyone and everyone. It’s the price of a coffee and what you experience is absolutely priceless. The happiness that this app gives me is staggeringly invaluable to my day to day, and I never expected to love an app as much as I have come to love StarGuide. Thank you. Salut.WaterdamageVersion: 8.1.9

Snow MoonMy world kind of flipped on its head this past new year. Generally like to look out at the city at night but I started staring at the stars a little more leading up to the snow moon. It was cloudy on the 8th but I still took a midnight hike in a few hills behind my city. The moon made a few winks but the clouds kind of disappointed my hope & blacked out the stars. Half-gave up until I laid down flat on my back and tested this app real quick. I’ve tinkered with a few AR star gazing apps a few years ago but those apps never really reached beyond the screen. Tech didn’t quite do the stars justice in the past. Tech could probably still do more for educationally brilliant apps like these but, at the very least, it does well with the stars. I appreciate the beauty. I haven’t the taken the time to appreciate it and its near infinite astrophysical wonders as much as I should — experience that night made my new appreciation starkly apparent. For what it’s worth, thanks. Reminders in moments like those bring genuine feelings of awesome peace. *** Physics, yo. Carry’s love. ***.Mr.Hanley.MatthewVersion: 8.1.2

Makes me forget to breathe!The sky is my first love, and a near-obsession.. so many thanks to the developers for creating this wonder; it is, in a word, perfection. The ambient music, the ease of use, the incredible amount of information, instructions all wonderful, even details of space below our horizon. I somehow relish the thought of sleeping beneath the Draco & Ursula Minor constellations, and I have to say, the visuals should be enjoyed on as large a mobile screen as possible, although it can be dizzying if you move it too quickly. It’s easy to romanticise the stars and to be in awe of space, of which we know so little...I love it, and the mysteries it holds, as it’s sometimes the only thing that makes me feel that the silly little irksome things, and nasty people don’t matter...just look up and wonder. This makes me miss Carl Sagan: “the sky calls to us, if we do not destroy ourselves we will one day venture to the stars” We miss you, Dr. Sagan, but feel a bit closer to you with simple and beautiful tools such as this one. Just remember to breathe..AlittlebrittleVersion: 6.7.1

A SUPER MASSIVE App!I Love looking at the sky, stars, clouds, etc. Found Sky Guide. Not only do I get to follow the stars, constellations, moon, sun, planets, comets, satellites, but I can go forward in time, backward in time, there is information about everything that is listed in the sky in the App and I keep finding more ways to use this app. I just LOVE Sky Guide. My friends and neighbors (most of who don't have computers nor internet connections, as I live in a village with mostly poor farmers) come over to look with me. They love knowing what is that bright star in the sky, what is the planet, etc... It is highly Educational and worth the money. And it works with the wifi off. Best. Best. Best! I fully suggest this App for a great hands on course in basic Astronomy. 5 Stars!!! And now with SUPERMASSIVE as an option, it just continues to blow my mind. Seeing the Galaxies , Nebulas, Planets up close is breathtaking. This app was definitely made by people who Love their subject. And I Love this app. It continues to be Amazing! Amazing!.Chandi DeviVersion: 10.6

Best Application Ever !First of All Thanks to the Developer for giving us such a great Application Ever! But The Only Problem in lastest version is “Realtime Moving objects” like i was remember the version 6.01 in that version when we zoom the Moon so the moon will moving in realtime so reallly miss that feature in new versions i request the developer please bring that feature in upcoming version as soon as possible! Please Dear Developer Bring that feature again in option/Button type if someone want sidereal motion they can “TURN ON” and if someone don’t want they can “TURN OFF” sidereal motion. Dear Developer i am also your user i have rights to feedback , The sidereal motion was useful to us because when someone ask us how you can say that this app is a realtime app so that we can show them sidereal motion in zooming the moon like before we did in 6.0.1 version and say to them that look this is the realtime app so i request that please bring it in upcoming version as soon as possible..Farhan00834Version: 7.1.1

Fantastic for amateur astronomersThis app is the best thing ever. It’s so powerful and customizable. I can choose exactly what I want to see. I can spend hours at a time reading the articles about the celestial objects. I normally don’t like spending money on things I don’t need, but this is something I have no doubts about subscribing to. The free app alone is incredible, and probably everything that a simple curious person looking at the stars would need. And, for hobbyists like myself, the plus and pro subscriptions are absolutely worth every penny. I can actually calculate exactly what my imaging quality will be based off of my specific telescope, eyepiece, camera, and location. There’s so many more features, but that’s just one that is rather thrilling to me. I have learned so much from here and I have only scratched the surface of what this app has to offer. I will definitely be using this app for a long time to come..Hannah.. R..Version: 10.4

Soo much better than SkyViewWhen I bought this app, I was expecting it to look a little bit better than the star-gazing app that I was using at the time: SkyView. When compared to Skyview, Sky Guide is clearly the more advanced application, as it has better quality. Its planet animations look stunning, along with a subtle, beautiful design to the overall app itself. It can be seen that the app was designed with the consumer in mind due to the many features included: pinch to zoom (which displays a richer, starlit sky closer up), a filter mode (allowing the user to see the universe through different light filters such as gamma, thermal, etc.), and finally the inclusion of AR capabilities that can map celestial bodies precisely with their counterparts within the app, gaining an immense amount of accuracy when star-tracking. All in all, I love this app and I definitely recommend it to all of those who are interested in the night sky..DrPickTayVersion: 6.6

Worth it.It’s amazing, buy it for sure. I love almost everything but here’s a few things for the developers to note. I know you’ve worked very hard on this and I don’t doubt that at all, but just consider the following please?😁: 1. When we click on a planet, then the info tab, then swipe up to get the rotational planet on our screens, it would be cool to tap on it and see a surface view for planets we have pictures of, and if the rotation was more realistic rather than 30ish second day/ night cycles. 2. When we view the planet from behind, I’d love to see its atmosphere as we can see when we photograph a planet when the sun is opposite the planet from our view. 3. I can’t seem to find any moons of other planets? Maybe I’m not looking hard enough but I spent a lot of time looking for 4 of the most prominent moons in our solar system, those being the moons of Jupiter. I couldn’t see any but I was most disappointed to see I couldn’t zoom in on IO and look at the immensely complicated surface features... 4. I would consider maybe just raising the base price of the app instead of having us pay initially and then being slapped in the face with other payments to see “exclusive features”... Anyway, I love the app. I love the work the developers have put into it. I look forward to improvements and new features. THANK YOU!.Jakob WesterlundVersion: 8.1.1

Top apps everThis is one of the very, very few apps I have consistently and continue to routinely use since getting my first iPhone back in 2010, iPhone 4. It’s that good. I love the beautiful simplicity of it while being the most accurate of any other “star guide” app on the market. I love the explanations of each star, satellites, monthly news on what to look for in the coming weeks/months! I also REALLY appreciate the developers for not over-complicating the app with stupid subscription plans, ads and all the other grubby behavior so many once great apps have sadly adopted (and therefore ruined). Please keep it up and thank you for making such a fab app! My only wish is to see when certain lower atmosphere radio/satellites are spinning around over oceanic coastlines where lots of fishing occurs but I understand that is not exactly this apps “astronomical” intention. :D.Hardcore_Since_4Version: 8.1.9

Incredible. Worth paying forI wanted a map of the night sky, especially when I can’t go outside due to COVID. I looked at quite a few options in the app store, most of which had a monthly subscription fee of $5, which was too much for me! I saw the preview for sky guide and how rich the information seemed to be, and saw it was only $3 to buy it. So I did and it’s absolutely incredible!! I can see anywhere in the night sky, even places that would normally be obscured by the horizon. There’s information about the magnitude of stars, and lots of greek mythology. The only thing I would say is I would love to be able to zoom out more and have a greater view of the sky from my phone, but I figured that if I was actually lying under the stars, the view on my phone would be proportional to what I would see in the sky (if that makes sense!).Succulent_obsessedVersion: 8.1.9

Am I using the same app? - EDITED*** please see my update below *** With all the great reviews, I must have downloaded a different app. I use several astronomy apps , but this is the only one that thinks east is west and north is south. I emailed the developer and was told to try the figure 8 trick, but I'd already attempted that several times. Upped my rating from 1 star to 3 since I did receive a response, but being off 180 degrees makes it unusable except for indoor couch sessions. *** Okay, I just reinstalled after 2 years of using other astronomy apps and it's sensing directions properly now. Whatever was causing the compass to be off has been corrected, so I'm giving it 5 stars since the other astronomy apps are wanting to milk me for money every opportunity they can and this app still continues to operate without further expenditure. ***.AleaddictVersion: 6.6

Really Neat!!This app is amazing if you love star viewing! It’s really fun to pull up the app at night and to see which stars you’re looking at. It’s amazing for viewing the slow rotation of the earth too, great for getting a better understanding of that. The graphics are beautiful, but what really makes this app is all the handy features on it. Bedsides showing you which stars are where, you can also select rockets, satellites, and the space station and it shows you LIVE where it is so you can potentially see it (if it’s currently visible in your hemisphere). You can also look up upcoming meteor showers and it will tell you which way to look! You can even see different electromagnetic waves through this lens filter type thing. There’s more than that, definitely worth the $2.99, and I neeeever get anything but free apps!.FloralNebulaVersion: 6.6

Best sky app availableIf you’re willing to pay a few dollars a month, this is, by far the best app available. It has everything. I’ve been using the Sky Guide app to help plan my astrophotography for a few years now. When they added the field of view I was pretty excited. The field of view lets you visualize what a view through your telescope would look like as well as a photo through your telescope. Just input what camera or scope you have and voila! But now, they’ve added mosaic planner! Input your scope, camera, and how many tiles, and you’re good to go. With lots of options to export the coords. I’ll use the ASIair option! Such an amazing app that is continually updated and has been improved on with every update for several years. Great job team!!.ShiftredR6Version: 10.3

Better is worseI’m disappointed. I’ve had this app and used it often since it was released many years ago. Always impressed by its simplicity and absence of “in app purchases”. I didn’t mind the subscription option as it did not affect the plain app functions. No more. Very disappointed that there are now fees that prevent free functions. That’s sad. At least it was fully functional for as long as it was. I’m grateful for that. One question- Why does the sky view no longer function since the update? Now the app is entirely useless. I’ve tried redownloading and restarting. No effect. Bummer ***correction- i deleted and reloaded and view mode works again! All other criticism still stands (but 3 stars are better than one).BdadledVersion: 10.0.3

Always thereI've had this app for a few years and it's always there with the info i need, when i need it. When i wanna know what I'm looking at in the sky i hold up my phone with the satellite on and it shows me what's around there. When i thought i legit saw a SPACECRAFT in the sky, i was able to look through the helpful updates and astronomy articles about space stuff to learn about what meteor shower i just witnessed. (Im not saying spacecrafts aren't real). This app helped me learn how to identify jupiter and saturn in the night sky on my own, and what a meteorite looks like shooting across the sky (got to see some aquariids 🥰). I cant remember if you have to pay for this app, that's how often i use it (but im also constantly talking about stars)..DefinitelynottheantikristVersion: 10.0.3

This app means everything to me!This app is one of my favorite apps of all time. I got interested in astronomy and always wanted an app like this, so I found the right app. It’s honestly better than "Night Sky" because it can tell you what’s going to happen to the sky in the future. This app is the best! Another reason why you should get this app instead is because you don’t have to pay for anything. You can just look at whatever you find. "Night Sky," however, you have to get this thing called "Night Sky Premium" in order to do everything on it. I use this more than any other app. I’m just so addicted to this app! Thank you, Fifth Star Labs LLC for making this app. Like I said, it’s the best. You should really get this app!.Awesome roblox!Version: 10.0.3

Amazing! Unbelievable! Thank you!I recommend this app wholeheartedly without reservation. This app is not only beautiful to look at as well as fun and easy to use, but also full of up to date information. It has always been an app of the highest quality and well worth the price. I can’t overstate how much I appreciate the fact that although I bought this app a few years ago, it still works as it did when I bought it. I appreciate that, unlike other apps I have bought, this app has not effectively stolen my money by insisting I buy a subscription in order to continue using it, not only that but it includes up to date information! To the developers of this app: Thank you so much for your integrity in honoring my original purchase and more!.JAOSchwartzVersion: 8.1.9

Want to see a shooting star?My 3 year old son and I hear an alert on my phone: 6 minutes to an Iridium Flare. He calls them shooting stars. We drop everything and run outside, rushing to the darkest spot in the neighborhood we can find. It’s not that dark, but it doesn’t have to be. We point my phone to the sky and see the path the Iridium satellite will take and watch. A bright shining light grows suddenly in the night sky right where the app points us and his smile and sense of wonder grows with it. It’s over in a few seconds but we talk about it for the rest of the night. Thank you all for this little feature in an already amazing app. Thank you for these moments, and for introducing my son to the world beyond our world. If I could give you 6 stars for this review I would..Steve196Version: 7.0.1

Beautiful and easy to useOn an iPad Pro this app is an absolute delight! Breathtaking beauty. I felt an almost referent sense of awe the first time I used it. Again, the cornerstone of this app is raw, passionate beauty. A modest zoom function brings out details if I want to go deeper. Also, the moon, stars and planets are moving in real time so I can watch an occultation if I want from the comfort of my bed. A lot of satellites and space junk is tracked and labeled, which can be a lot of fun. It will even alert me if the International Space Station is about to go overhead. (If I’ve chosen to use the alert functions) I’ve had so much fun with the basic version the past two years that I have not bothered to upgrade yet to full featured mega version. Best money I ever spent on an app..KeithC.1958Version: 10.4.1

Far and away the best app of its kindI’ve had this app pretty much since it was released. It is far and away the best stargazing/sky reference app available. It’s full of features and detailed information on everything- be it planets, stars, satellites, rockets, space debris, galaxies, constellations, etc. I recommend it to people all the time. Most importantly, when people start pulling their phones out to check out the sky at night, they always end up saying “wow which app is that?” and delete the one they had and download this one instead. That’s really all you need to know. Also something I like is that it doesn’t have the cartoonish feel of many similar apps. Really just can’t stress enough how much this app is better than the rest..JBone320Version: 6.7.1

Beautiful, educational and mesmerizing… with one flawI absolutely love this app. But understand it’s not just an app. It’s a tool to guide you literally through the known parts of our universe in the palm of your hand. This tool has thousands of explanations, navigational guides, historical studies, celestial events and not to mention a very satisfying and calming musical aura. The only problem is that it doesn’t always track your movements through the sky when you’re gazing into the expanse with the camera. Many times you will have to find reference points in the sky and scroll the screen yourself to see what you’re looking at. It used to track fairly well, but now it doesn’t. I don’t know why. Regardless, it doesn’t stop me from loving this tool. I still use it very often..13luefalconVersion: 10.3

Superb, but some suggestions.I wish that I could have rated your product a 4.8 instead of integer 5, as there are two things I’d love to see. First, once I have searched for an object, please don’t unlock the search when I touch the screen again. Or give me the option to remain locked once I find something. It is very annoying to turn off the compass, type in something, find it, and then “lose” it when I tap the compass again. Another example is if I want to advance the clock a couple of hours to see where an object might be later. Second, I’ve been using your product as an aid in astrophotography. When aiming a 400mm lens, it’s been a lifesaver. That said, placing my iPhone flat on the back of a DSLR to aim it is OK, but it can be very awkward when something is high above the horizon (such as Andromeda as I write this). A “90 degree” viewing option would be extremely helpful so I can put my phone flat on the hot shoe of the camera or edge on to the back of it. Even a “mirror image” view, where I can put the phone across the filter ring of my lens and effectively look over my shoulder would be very helpful. All in all, a great piece of software..Sus_pilotVersion: 8.1.9

No comparison BEST star appI’ve tried other apps that were difficult and confusing to navigate and locate certain objects and the horizon . As well as a kylines or planets , even galaxies ! Not with Star Guide not only does this app use your precise location but it gives u the BEST detailed information on your desired object and objects even in deep outer space and the images are stunning ! I haven’t upgraded to the 2 options either so I can only imagine what other breath taking images and extra information is provided with a upgraded subscription…..??? So weather u are a amateur gazer or a seasoned gazer this app is for you ! Thank you for reading . Peace to all Travis W..TeeCeeDubbVersion: 10.6

Guide for Astrophotographers and stargazersNice app, good content and navigates friendly. I only suggest one feature. As I favorites most objects through out the year and get familiar with them every season. I wish there is a way to turn on or show your “favorites” list on the map, preference. Instead of going through the list and knowing where they are for the night. I could just point to the sky and see all my favorites where they are now and how long I can stargaze or image and object. To see this list in AR mode and check time and date, would really plan out the night or future nights for imaging. Especially if your have obstacles in the way, trees and two story neighbors. Pro subscriber here..PaulD15Version: 10.0.6

A dream come aliveI’ve had this app for more than 2 years. And I’ve loved every single bit of it. When I was younger, I wanted to become an astrophysicist or an astronaut. I still do, but my path has now changed into a different direction. My dreams are now so far away, but this app made it closer than ever. The music, the feel. I cry because I love watching the stars and how the world always seems to stop whenever I stare up into the sky. It has become a place of peace for me, a sanctuary from this life. I forget everything, and just imagine myself staring up at a sky that isn’t blue but black. I wish I could ascend above the clouds and see that. And I might just do that. But for now, this app is perfect for a dreamer like me who looks up at the stars and wishes. 💜.KTR18601Version: 8.0.1

Fantastic!I can’t see them lighting up, but I give this app five stars. I started following the stars with this app about a year ago. Before that, I would watch the stars with boyfriends and occasionally when just sitting in the yard. Since I got Sky Guide, I love following the stars and learning more about them, especially the I SS. I was out in the front yard when it was dark one night and was commenting on how beautiful Venus was. He tried to tell me that that was the ISS. I laughed a little, and said “No, the ISS is much faster than that, faster than I ever thought it would be “, and showed him a video that I had gotten just a few nights before. He was pretty astounded. I would recommend this to anyone..Smartypants62Version: 10.4

Sky Guide (upgraded pro version)The Sky Guide (free version) is a great guide to the universe. You can easily find objects that you can see with the naked eye. However, after upgrading to the “Pro Version” which advises additional features, I began experiencing problems with the app. Often, when selecting the app, the icon would appear and then immediately disappear. I would try the usual, Bluetooth on/off, phone shutdown/restart troubleshooting but it wouldn’t help. Sometimes I would go outside for an observation but it was hit or miss with app functionality. I primarily use the app to observe the SkyLab passes. It’s nice to have a 15 minute heads up for passage. Sometimes, I get a notification of pass but no observation is seen and no tracking on my phone is seen. This app is great when it works but frustrating when not working..AllNicknamesTaken,Really?Version: 10.2

Weather, Dark Sky Finder, New AR Features, WOWI opened the Sky Guide app today after the first time in awhile. Today is January 20th, 2019 and a lunar eclipse will be visible in my area in just a couple hours. I have loved Sky Guide since the day I downloaded the app years ago. I have continued to be impressed with attention to detail the developers have added to this app and continue to use every aspect of the iPhone’s functionality to provide the best UI/UX possible for astronomy lovers everywhere. I have never really posted a thorough review of an app before on the App Store, but this app deserves way more than five stars. I am genuinely impressed time and time again every time I open the app on my iPhone XS. Thank you to the Sky Guide team for creating such a tool!.Zacker3310Version: 7.1

Sky GuideThis may be my first time eating an application and that being so, I am happy to share my review of Sky Guide. I enjoy the outdoors enormously, in fact I am lucky to live two blocks from the beach from where I get to use SkyGuide each time I ride to the beach right after sunset. That is when I get to use the application and pinpoint it at the brightest to to the the hardly visible stars or contemplations observable with my naked eye. Thereafter it is all about reading and learning their names, their history and every other detailed shared by the app and my chosen star or constellation. I am glad that someone thought of combining ideas, knowledge and technology to the delight of all of us, star gazers..Beach StargazerVersion: 10.6

Beautiful, Just BeautifulHands down the best stargazing app on the market. If the compass is confused, the app allows you to manually adjust the offset so that it shows the correct perspective. The app actually depicts the relative brightness of stars correctly, so stars like Sirius and Betelgeuse are significantly more prominent than others. What you see in the app actually matches reality. The ability to tap on stars and nebulae and get stories and facts about them is awesome. The actual graphics themselves are just beautiful too on their own. High level of customizability. Makes me want to buy the Pro version even though I don’t want it just to support the developers because this app exudes passion..Davidliu323Version: 10.2

Upgrade was poor decision.I’ve had this app on my iPhone & iPad for years and enjoyed it immensely. Recently I got an alert to upgrade and decided, for my photography business, it was worth it. Now, however, I cannot get the app to load on my iPhone nor my iPad. On both devices it promptly crashes. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the app multiple times, powered both devices on & off multiple times, made certain my IOS was updated. Occasionally it loads & works then the next time I launch, it immediately crashes. I now consider this an unreliable app and will look for alternatives to recommend to my astrophotography students..FAAlisten!Version: 10.2

Great for kids!My children and I noticed a couple really bright looking stars tonight. I was guessing that, with their size and color, they were planets, but wanted to know which ones and also what some of the other bright “stars” were in the sky. So I looked through the stars/planet apps and found this one. My kids got to bed about an hour late because we were so fascinated with everything we could see with this app!! I’m totally in love it and wish I’d downloaded it earlier!! I also usually never spend money to get upgrades for the apps, but I’m totally doing it with this one!! All I can say is get it!! You won’t be disappointed!.*(R&R2012)*Version: 10.0.3

Best Stargazing App By Far!This is very worth the money! I use this app everyday, and I love it. My favorite part is that just by pressing the compass at the top, you can move your phone around like you are actually looking at the night sky! You can identify any star in the sky with this app. Not just that, you can see any galaxy, nebula, satellite, planet, star, etc. with this app. It is perfect for skywatching out on a clear and dark night. There is nothing to dislike about this app! I’m not just saying this just because I want to, I’m actually serious. It is super informational and notifies you of passing satellites and so much more! Please buy this app if you’re looking for an amazing stargazing app. It has EVERYTHING..Snapback46Version: 6.6

Had it for years!I can honestly say that I've had this app fir a number of years now and it is the only app that I would never imagine ever getting rid of! It is so amazing and I love going outside at night and turning it on and identifying things in the sky. If anyone is looking to learn more about the planets, stars, and everything else in the sky, this is the app that you can't live without! You'll be glad you did, I promise! The zoom features and identification features are the best! Upgrade the app to the max and you'll be glad you did and you'll never look back! You can share with family and everyone can enjoy!.Chopperdoc1967Version: 10.3.1

5 ⭐️s, missing points of interestI'm absolutely loving this app. Can't say enough about it. That said, many of the things I'd be most interested in knowing where to find (e.g., Apep, TON 618, the Great GRB Wall, etc.) aren't cataloged (even with a Supermassive subscription). By no means is this any kind of deal breaker but I think allowing us to use coordinates (i.e. right ascession, declination) to find and favorite certain points in the sky would be a smart move. It'd give the app that much more appeal, as the user wouldn't just be getting a passive, exploratory experience but would actually get to chart the map out themselves, in a sense. Just my thoughts. I have no idea how feasible it would be but it'd be a great addition..SabbaticGoatVersion: 8.0.3

A great tool for viewing astronomical events but lacks sufficient supprtI have used this app for nearly as long as it has been out. It is a complex system with many options. While there is a help section, I could find no explicit answer to the question : How to take a photo". I emailed tech support but got no response. One should be able to just tap the screen. But if you press the right sided button you get Seri freezing up the phone. Pressing the right button and the upper left button works if you have a light touch,otherwise you end up nearly rebooting your phone. I notice it has been 5 months since they updated the app. There seem to be newer ones more consistently updated that I will be looking into using..FisteraceVersion: 8.1.9

Apple Vision ProOne of (if not the) best app for the Apple Vision Pro. Rivals the best planetariums in the world. Well worth the subscription price. Would like to see some additional functionality now that the devs have a headset or two. 1. Adding guided tours and celestial events would be great. First thing I did was dial in the upcoming Total Solar eclipse and it looked great until totality when the sun and moon disappeared. Would love to see corona, proper hiding of stars in the day and appearing at totality, etc. 2. Being able to adjust light pollution and limiting magnitude. I’ve been to dark sites and it’s impressive seeing stars but it’s really hard to make out constellations. I really enjoy the turn everything off mode and just see the stars. 3. Add Satellites and other transient objects like comets. 4. More background locations. 5. Telescope mode where you can look through an eyepiece would be incredible. Lastly the ocean view is a bit unnerving. Maybe a boat or deserted island to keep you company? Overall thanks to the devs for this experience..RakisoneVersion: 10.6

The best game ever!I love this game so much because it helps me learn because I’m a kid and when I grow up I want to be a scientist. So that’s why I like this game and you should totally buy it. It helps me study the planets, stars, and because of this app, I’ve made about three or four documents. Not necessarily documents, but just little stories, because of this app!!!!! You should totally buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it’s pretty cheap for everything that it has on there! Buy it buy it now! It even shows you, satellites, and rocket ships, and how they move around the Earth, to study the weather, other galaxies, and black holes, and even more things to study!!!!!!!.AppRaiderRaterVersion: 10.6

AR = MIND. BLOWN.I’ll state right away that I own pretty much every astronomy app that’s worth owning. I’m not an expert by any means, just an avid fan who’s always interested in learning more about space. I’ve never left a review for any of the apps in this category before but, after spending just 5 minutes exploring my evening sky in augmented reality, I felt compelled to congratulate the developer for nailing it right out of the gate. The controls are intuitive and the tips show on screen at the perfect time. That’s how I found the sky blending feature and that’s when the real magic happens! Before AR it always seemed like the star or planet in the sky that I was trying to identify with the app was close to what I was seeing on my device but it often felt like I was just guessing that I had my phone or iPad pointed at the right spot of light in the sky. However, with AR and the sky blending feature I “know” that I’m identifying the exact point of light in the sky that interests me. If you’re on the fence about purchasing this app stop wasting your time. Tap buy and get outside!!!✨💫✨.TraumamikeVersion: 6.5

A Great Astronomy App!I recently downloaded this app after hearing of it from a friend, and while I didn’t subscribe to the PLUS feature, the app alone has a LOT of great features for free. Including the history of different constellations, when certain stars and constellations are visible, moon phases, and when planets in the solar system are most visible. I’m amazed at how much the app has to offer without paying for the PLUS feature, unlike most apps these days where you would need to pay some form of subscription for a better app experience. I would recommend this to a friend or just anyone who is into astronomy! 💫🌕.Pixel8ed_r3al1ty 😐Version: 10.2

So refreshing and I learn something new every dayAs a child, you look up at the stars you always wonder what am I looking at? To have this today and have a young child with me to look up the heavens and see stars, with this iPad in my hands to use real time technology to see what we are actually looking at, sure beats a telescope. The information is mind-boggling; the actual scientific information plus the history lessons. It even enhances my curiosity to want to use it more and more. Thank goodness Flagstaff is a dark skies city. And then go to the Lowell Observatory and appreciate what others have done for us in the past. John van Wyke.Jvw51Version: 10.3

Unbelievable...Rarely am I impressethis app is something that I wished I had always wanted when I was a child and now my kids and I use it frequently when we aecamping outside. we LOVE IT!with an app. This app blew me away. It is a beautiful creation. Kudos to those who designed and created it. My two sons (5 & 9 years old) and I have had great fun peering into the night sky. The look on their faces when they discovered that the "star" they thought they were looking at was actually the planet Jupiter ...priceless. Thank you for that gift. I would recommend this app to any parent and anyone who has ever looked into the night sky with wonder..ClemsonFan2001Version: 10.0.3

Sky GuideSky Guide is no doubt one of the most amazing applications in the App Store. The design is simple but the content is complex as can be. Ranging from the stars to the constellations to whatever phenomenon presents itself upon the skies the app does a remarkable job of bringing us closer to the heavens. The app not only does that but provides news articles on astronomy related subjects as well as forecasts for your local area. Why not as the weather is tied to what we see above. Preferences can be set for notifications of upcoming events so those invested will never miss a thing. The app is easy to use for people of all ages and works to inspire young people to take note of what lies beyond our own horizons..D. HillVersion: 8.0.3

Explore, teach, connect, and enjoy!If you know the night sky, this app immediately puts details at your fingertips. If you are somewhat familiar, it will dial you in instantly. You’ll be sharing it with those around you and hear sentences starting with “I never knew...” whispered in astonishment. Set up the alerts and learn the magnificence of the ISS as it wheels across the sky. Track the planets through the summer skies. Touch the info circle next to an object and learn about Messier objects or the original Greek myths they saw reflected in their heavens. Become a citizen of the universe. This simple app has become an important part of my life that has helped bind my family together..CleobulusVersion: 7.0.4

Diane Delisle, amateurFantastique, jamais application n'aura été plus pratique pour les curieux. Même, mon petit-fils de 4 ans s'émerveille!!.Mafalda souverainisteVersion: 6.2.3

#1Best app ever for space and stars enthusiasts.FukfaisijustdidreveiwwtfVersion: 6.2.3

CommentaireSuper intéressant comme application, je l’utilise presque tous les jours. Seul regret: ne pas avoir une version en langue française des explications et documents. Merci.Surnom personnelVersion: 10.4.1

Great guide to the starsEasy to use and so much information and tools for accessing the heavens.Legin78Version: 6.2.3

ÉpoustouflantSuper bien détaillé félicitations.Dexter 639Version: 10.6

Sky Guide ReviewSky guide is a Nice but is slightly boring. You should add more fun elements to the game. I do not use the app very often, but I enjoy when I do..Moo and bgVersion: 7.0.4

Cherished SkyGuide!I have had this app for several years now and it has become my go-to when I am curious about the sky. My friends and I have had incredible evenings laying in the sand on beaches, staring at the sky and pointing at stars to see what we know about them. I’ve woken up many times in the middle of the night, wandered onto my patio and waved my phone around, saying hello to Jupiter and Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Mercury, all confirmed using the sky guide. I haven’t explored all the app is capable of, but the compass sky guide feature alone has very much expanded my world and taught me great things, and I love it for that!.MurrlayVersion: 10.6

Brilliant.I've used other planets, the Moon and stars and this is the best one which one can share with family on their phones. At $3.99 a month it's worth the cost. Let the notification come up as it will open a note to tell you what's coming, Meteor showers when planets are in view, the Milky Way and more. I've had it for a year now and the Grand kids love it..Canadian_AnimalVersion: 10.6

ExquisiteNice to relax to in bed 🤗.3ddie67Version: 10.6

Stargazing Made Easy and Fun with Sky Guide"Sky Guide is an awesome app for anyone who loves stargazing. It's full of cool space facts and makes checking out the stars super easy and fun. The app is really user-friendly, so finding your way around the night sky is a breeze. Great for casual sky watchers or anyone curious about astronomy. Definitely worth checking out if you're into stars and planets!".AliAkbarHVersion: 10.6

J’adoreJ’utilise en photographie et pour d’autres découvertes!.MB-CanadaVersion: 10.6

L’infini hors de mon crâne, c’est ma constellation.Ouf! Époustouflant!.Denis4LuckVersion: 10.6

Best app everI am a nerd with astrology but sometimes it's nice to know what's in the sky and events happening! I do have one suggestion.. Maybe something that shows where constellations and stars will be at different times.Pookie sugar cookieVersion: 10.6

AwesomeFor the very modest price of the app, you receive an amazing tool to help enjoy the wonders of the sky..Rodimus65Version: 10.6

Incredibly perfect.No buy, perfection. Buy it and OMG !!!.BiggieJooVersion: 10.6

Wish it was possible to have stuff for freeIf you could access to every thing for free all year long.KawaleskiVersion: 10.6

AmazingCould not get any better, just click on any star in the universe and you can learn all about it..FnfnfnfndVersion: 10.6

Amazing!This app blows me mind ! This is probably the best thing since pb&j . Best time to use is at night.😏.IcanNOTfindAFarkinNameVersion: 10.4.1

Spectacular On So Many Levels!Thank you for creating such a beautiful app! Not only is it informative but, aesthetically speaking, IT IS stunning. I find myself marveling at the illustrations and the etherealness of our galaxy. I truly believe it’s the BEST APP that’s ever been developed. With your talents and expertise, you have created an app that continuously and joyfully takes my breath away! I humbly say…thank you..TXNBelle713Version: 10.4.1

Thank for the update..💫.Kehew 💙BlueFlower ❤️🌍Version: 10.4.1

Great AppVery user friendly, easy to navigate and accurate navigation for where you are pointing your phone in the sky. Includes fun facts of the mythology behind the constellations, and in depth info on individual stars and planets..TheTash19Version: 10.4.1

Best stargazing app I’ve ever seenIt’s incredible. Highly recommend the plus and pro versions as well. Finding exoplanets and quasars and so much more is worth the $60 a year.OhyeathatguyVersion: 10.4.1

SkyGuide est la meilleure des Applications….!Bravo, je suis ravie depuis les 6 ans que j’ai reçu mon iPhone….! Seule regret: sur mon “vieux” iPhone vous n’êtes plus présent que de temps en temps….même pas à 50% du temps que j’essaye de me connecter…..dommage…..mais je n’ai pas envie de “upgrader”!!! Que faire pour le phone ? Est-ce que quelqu’un va même LIRE ceci…?! J’en doute ….! Heureusement j’ai maintenant cette nouvelle tablette….. MAIS QUAND MÊME…..!!!Cellist Gi.CellistaGiVersion: 10.4.1

SkyGuide.WilsonLi777Version: 10.4.1

QualitéTrès bien fait et professionnel..Jacques VanierVersion: 10.4.1

Richard martinAwesome details many options Worth the download.ReaveressenceVersion: 10.4.1

Sky guide is magicalBut I miss the calming music that went with it..She who outshines the moonVersion: 10.4

AwesomeI love Skyguide. The science, the info, the whole App is great.! Sometimes, sadly, I cannot access the sound, but all in all this app is amazing on all levels. I actually run outside to see…where I can see the sky physically in the night. Thank you for making this..Infinite-abundant-lifeVersion: 10.4

A Clean PlanetariumA clean and rather complete planetarium it is. beautiful and shiny and It doesn’t have bugs ( maybe just a little )..Amirreza MonzaviVersion: 10.4

Great AppLove this app. Use it all the time. Notifys me every time the Space Station is going over..Northern SofspaVersion: 10.4

The sky in my handsThe first thing in the morning: to see my place in the universe.FuentesdetorreonVersion: 10.4

Night sky entertainment and education.On a clear night, with your own eyes, see the night sky with a new sense of wonder..TedShredzVersion: 10.3.1

Nonifications are only one thingI like the app and all, but when I try to enable the satellite nonification it only shows the ISS one so like plz help me ding other satellites other than ISS other than that SPECTACULAR APP!.Godzillachampion123Version: 10.3.1

AwesomeI cant believe that there’s a game that actually shows you what’s in the space, nebula, stars, galaxy, planet, and so much more can be seen in here, love it <3 overall : 12/10.CaptainRazanVersion: 10.3.1

Makes it a good learning tool for anyone Daniel.I will recommend this to friends..T he DDVersion: 10.3.1

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Sky Guide Negative Reviews

Do not go to the poles while the dark sky finder is enabled!When I open the location settings pane with the dark sky finder enabled and get near the polar areas it causes the app to freeze and even after closing the app and reopening it I cannot change my location since even just tapping on “Location” causes the app to freeze. The only way to leave the poles is to delete and reinstall the app, not even a reboot or keeping iOS updated solves it. I’m autistic and sometimes use this deal with anxiety and this is extremely frustrating that this longstanding bug at the poles has not been fixed and has been made even worse in newer versions. Unless this is fixed I cannot give this app five stars, it’s really a shame since this is the best star map app out of all the ones I have tried and it’s marred by a glaring bug like this and this is coming from someone who has used this app for YEARS! I cannot convey how disappointed I am as an amateur astronomer and I’m even considering canceling my pro subscription unless I see a real fix soon, this really breaks my heart since no other app of this kind comes close to this..PicklelowVersion: 10.4

Not good at allWORST APP EVER TOTALLY NOT RECOMMENDED ever looked at a really small star and decide to click on it, except this garbage app won’t tell you about its history and mark the star that’s sky guide aka a app that’s just way overpriced the supermassive upgrade is lame because Sky view shows you planets in huge sizes and keeps it simple and nice and I played sky guide and 3 weeks later I don’t even use it so a waste of money on this lame app. If you buy this app just know that your wasting your money because SkyView shows stuff that skyguide can’t whether it’s free or not because sky view shows I.S.S and Hubble space telescope but not sky guide, night sky is better to because it shows so many stars and shows meteors and andromeda like sky guide but andromeda is bigger on night sky and just way overpriced for not a really good app it just doesn’t show a lot of things and I just figured this out, they use the really distant stars that you can’t even click for design making you think it’s real.1221192Version: 8.1.9

Was good until it wasn’tI’ve had this app for a couple years and it worked fine, until it didn’t. Recently, within the past year, the app’s AR is not calibrating. Whether I set location manually or auto and turn the compass off manually or not, the app’s UI is stuck at the tail of Ursa Major which honestly, is the same result I’m seeing for another app Sky View. Gone are the days when I could wave my phone in the sky and was directed to the star or planet I was aiming at. So now, the app is kinda worthless. I’ve checked to make sure it was updated and even deleted and redownloaded it and still stuck at the tail. I can move the sky around with my finger so I know it’s not a technical issue with my device. It seems like the app is non-responsive to the AR, which is rather unfortunate because I really loved this app and loved telling people about it. Not it’s a formerly downloaded relic..PeacebethecreativeVersion: 10.4.1

Subscription selloutApp was awesome but would not recommend to new users as it has transitioned to a perpetual subscription model.AlbinogiraffeVersion: 10.0.1

What happened to sky guideI have been using this app and have loved it since i was 13 and i am now 18 and it is not the same. The calibration is way off, I got the newest phone and it is not the phones fault, it’s unfortunately the app. It says the moon is in the west when it’s actually in the east. Also, I can see the big dipper in the sky above me and it says it’s Bootës. and the big dipper on the app is way off. not happy..Hannah the coolioVersion: 8.1.9

The Big Wallet DipperThis app used to be a huge educational asset. Many nights I would bring it out to learn some new part of the universe. Unfortunately, like so many other developers, greed got the best of them and the app has now removed access to information. They have gone to a horribly expensive subscription model that locks most of the information behind a paywall. I can’t stand developers who do this. They build their popularity on the backs of supporters and then turn around and gouge them. I will likely delete this app as I can’t see anything I used to. I outright refuse to pay $20 per year for the luxury of seeing basic satellite info. I would rather donate the money to an astronomy club for kids. I am really disappointed in this app. They let the success go to their heads and saw dollar signs instead of stars. For shame..Imperial_WalkerVersion: 10.0.3

DISAPPOINTING CUSTOMER SERVICEWhile the app looks beautiful it has trouble calibrating location. I contacted customer service and the response at first was good. They gave me some suggestions but when this did not work, my emails went unanswered. Particularly disappointing considering I was dealing with the co-founder. AUGUST 20 UPDATE - After my initial review the co-founder emailed me with some questions. Since then, absolutely no contact after a few weeks! UNFORTUNATELY THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE. At this point I will cancel my subscription..Brw73Version: 6.7.1

Zero Stars.Doesn’t even know where the moon is..LoydotisVersion: 10.4.1

DécevantL’application est payante pour avoir accès à toutes les options et voilà maintenant qu’il faut un abonnement pour avoir accès à des options déjà comprises dans l’achat..Stars Dreamer 43Version: 10.4.1

Changing rating because they became greedyI used to love this app as I would occasionally launch it while on vacation, etc. I paid for this app and it was worth it. Expectation was that it would be maintained and also as new discoveries were made or even satellites launched, the database was also updated. Now, this is called enhanced and now we have to pay a subscription for that service..The3rdsVersion: 10.2

App freezes every secondI have to keep closing and reopening it to get a real time view if the sky after three times it just got stuck on the last thing I looked at no matter what - such a disappointment.Yvl88Version: 10.2

Sky guide legacySo even if you have sky guide legacy, you can’t view James Webb because the developer pounced on an opportunity to put something behind a paywall even for users who paid for this app long ago Make it make sense.LoriAnne18Version: 10.0.5

Features lost due to monthly fees nowAt first it was great doing a 1 time purchase, but now many features (even after paying for the one time fee for a pro version) are now trapped behind a paywall..WastedEmuVersion: 10.6

MacPretty much useless..HRViewerVersion: 10.6

I like the app, but…I had purchased the premium version when it was a flat one-time rate, but now that they have changed the model to monthly subscription, I’m back to the base version..Jaded&DisappointedVersion: 10.6

Compass is wrongApp shows everything with the wrong compass calibration. Apple Maps, Google Maps, everything is fine, just this app seems to think you're facing east when you're facing west and whatnot.Jdizzle89Version: 10.4.1

Calibrated poorlyLocation is very inaccurate.._foreveryoungg_Version: 10.4.1

Compass no longer working when it did before ISS notification no longer happening eitherThis used to be a great app. But now it’s not working. It did this before so I deleted and reinstalled but I did that again and it’s still not working. It’s completely useless with the compass for precise location. And I enjoyed iss notifications. Please fix..Good enough.........Version: 10.4

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