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Bring the beauty of the stars down to Earth. Hold Sky Guide® overhead to automatically identify any star, constellation, planet or satellite! Easy to use and powerful, it’s epic stargazing for any experience level.
Is it a star or the planet Mars? Knowing what’s up in your night sky is easier than ever. Sky Guide’s AR mode superimposes figures onto your real sky so visualizing the heavens becomes effortless. Have you ever wished you could recognize constellations but didn’t want to fumble around with paper star charts? Now you can.
A speck of light crosses the night sky, growing brighter. What could it be? You don’t have to wonder anymore. Track a bright satellite and receive perfectly-timed notifications whenever the International Space Station is about to fly over your location. With Sky Guide, you’ll be saying ‘Goodbye, aliens’ and ‘Hellooooo, astronauts!’
Voyage to the past or future with cinematic time controls. Know where the Moon will be later in the evening so you can capture that perfect photo or be an eyewitness to history’s greatest comets.
Whether you’re searching for Sagittarius, Saturn, or the next big meteor shower, Sky Guide is jam-packed with information and rich graphics that will satisfy the most curious minds. Plus, stay current with location-filtered events like solar and lunar eclipses with Sky Guide’s personalized Calendar.
Camping in the backcountry? Sky Guide can function with or without Wi-Fi, cellular service or GPS, so everything is at your fingertips no matter where you go.
Join the millions who have discovered a more personal connection to the stars with Sky Guide. It might forever change the way you look up.
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Sky Guide App Comments & Reviews
Sky Guide Positive Reviews
Was an awesome app…Back 10 years ago I purchased Star Walk, and then Star Walk 2 from another developer and they were fantastic apps. They really showed off the power of the iPad and iPhone’s display, compass, and gps location services. Then a couple years later this app hit the App Store and I ponied up more money and purchased it, and life was great. This app did stuff the other didn’t and Vice versa. The months roll on, updates come out all the while they just kept getting better. Then…since the latest update ALL of the cool functionality was gone, hidden behind a subscription based paywall. It’s disheartening when something that you paid for in the beginning is taken away from you and you’re expected to pay again and again just to get back what you originally had. I understand App development cost money and supporting the apps does too, but to take away something that should’ve been grandfathered, or at least if they were changing to a subscription based service then it should’ve been in a whole new app called Skyview2, and left the original alone. Lost one of your greatest champions just for chasing after the dollars. Reply to developers reply… Yes I know I own the”Legacy” version because purchased the app WAY before Aug 2021. I’ve had the app since mid 2014 and now all the cool extra stuff I was referring to having lost since the big update is certainly still available… behind the new “Pro” and “Plus” paywalls when it wasn’t before. Even the cool modeling of the different satellites like the Hubble are gone from the Legacy version..Version: 10.0.6
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..Version: 10.3.1
Great, but dark mode text is killing my eyesThe app is wonderful. It not only shows you the constellations, but for nearly everything you can find in the sky it has little blurbs of information. It’s super helpful if you’re someone like me who loves the sky, but just wants simple, non physics related explanations for things. It also tells you what kinds of events are coming up that’ll be visible to your location (eclipses, meteor showers, newly visible planets, etc). It’s really well done and I really enjoy the app, but I can’t use it for long periods of time because the dark mode hurts my eyes. Looking at the stars is fine, but whenever I try to read anything my eyes hurt lol. I’m nearsighted, I’ve needed glasses for most of my life. It’s not uncommon for dark mode to be really uncomfortable for folks who are nearsighted, and it’s even worse when I’m not wearing my glasses. I love looking at the stars before I go to sleep, but I usually can’t read any of the information available without ending up in extreme pain. As far as I can tell, there’s no way to turn it off, and I’ve dug through the app’s settings and had a family member do the same. While writing this, I realized I could probably mess with the accessibility settings on my phone to help, but as it stands I will probably not be renewing my subscription at the end of the year and will probably just use the app to show constellations, without any of the extra information. Just a heads up for other nearsighted folks who might be interested!.Version: 8.1.8
Star Guide AppI am thrilled with how simple Star Guide is to use the very first time you try it!! I just opened the Star Guide App, noticed some bright Stars or Planets, etc, and simply tapped on the brightest object in the sky- I head a pleasant “chime” sound immediately and the name of the object immediately appeared as Venus. Cool! Also- every single inconspicuous little object in space that I tapped on immediately chimed and was identified! Star Guide App is much easier to use and understand than the Night Sky App which is an awesomely powerful and a beautiful App; but Star Guide is MUCH easier to use for first time users like children and adult’s who are just beginning their knowledge quest and simply want to know; “What is THAT up there in the sky?? That one… the one that’s kinda bluish, and seems to twinkle so brightly!! After playing around some more with the Star Guide App, there is so MUCH MORE information available in the App if you just choose what you would like to ADD in the settings menu! Constellations? No problem. And much more to see if you select your preferences in the menu as you learn! I love it and you will too! JW- Des Moines, Iowa.Version: 10.7.1
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!.Version: 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.Version: 8.1.9
Love this so much omgI absolutely love this app, and it does always impress people around me when we're looking up at the stars and then we can just identify them so easily. Sometimes, it is a biiit hard to tell where your phone is aiming exactly, so if there are a few bright objects relatively nearby each other (I am from the city, so typically there are not that many, but) it can be harder to tell exactly which one you are looking at. Sometimes the only way I can tell is by looking at the tint of the star and hoping that I didnt just label Venus as a nearby star, just because it's hard to tell precisely where the camera is pointing. Also, it took me forever to figure out that the app kept turning off my music to play its own ambiance. I would just get frustrated, thinking it didn't allow media to play for like "immersion" or something. It wasn't until I was sitting alone one day, when I realized it was softly playing music the entire time and was finallly able to deactivate it in the setting lol. Anyway, amazing app. Definitely get it!.Version: 11.0.4
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. ***.Version: 8.1.2
This app is FABULOUS!I bought this app quite a long time ago. I still have the legacy version without any of the subscription upgrades so I haven’t (yet) experienced the full potential. Even with that in mind, I still find this app to be one of my top 5 favorite apps that exist. I fully intend on upgrading to a subscription service the next time I upgrade my phone but for now, the legacy version gets 5 stars from me. So why do I love it? - notifications for events I can possibly view in real time. - it helps me find those events. - the information in terms of factual and mythological is amazing and feeds my always info-seeking brain. The amount of information given is perfect with the ability to lead you to more should you want it. - the artwork is spectacular. - the types of settings you have to work with make it possible to modify your notifications and what information you want to know in exactly the way you want. - the addition of night mode helps tremendously. Especially if you’re a person with high light sensitivity but even as one of those people, I find that night mode isn’t usually necessary. Just helpful occasionally. - real time compass/location is the key to all of this working so I suppose I should mention that also! - and while I can’t comment specifically on the subscription services and what they offer, the price of the legacy version and what I get out of it was a super deal and has continued to serve me well for all these years no matter I am in the world..Version: 10.4.1
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..Version: 6.7.1
Actually really cool.The cool thing about kids is when they ask you about things, you can learn new things. I’ve found out a lot about stars the last couple years. Recently I wanted to know what star I can see best from my deck, so I got this app. I found out I’m looking at Arcturus. Tonight they asked what star they could see by the moon, and I opened up Sky Guide. I immediately forgot what we were doing because there was an alert notification that the ISS was going to be visible in a flyover in 10 minutes. I told the kids we’d be able to see the ISS for real if we went outside, and we went downstairs and piled onto the porch, staring up into the gap between the big trees that frame our night sky. This app showed us where to look. We watched the sky. A bright, shining space station sailed out, and on, and through our night. We watched until the astronauts went to their next position of their eastward journey. We waved goodnight. And then I followed ecstatic children, exclaiming about the wonder of seeing people travel and live in space, shining, of the magic of orbital mechanics. This is the magic we forgot, that we became numb to as adults- the incredulous, astonishing implausibility that we can sail through space. That a plate of plastic, and metal, and crystal, and lightning in my hand can show me when that will happen and where, that I can tell the ISS with ease that we waved goodnight and hope they’re well and happy- and that the people by the stars could respond tonight!.Version: 10.2
Bug in the updated version of this appI absolutely love this app, and the new version is definitely an improvement (in some ways) over the previous one. Unfortunately, there seems to be a bug in the app; if you click the search icon, click on “Tonight”, and scroll down to where it says “Looking for the Dark Sky Finder? It has moved to Settings > Location”, you are directed as normal to it. However, when you exit that screen and try to navigate back to Settings, you can’t! Clicking on the Settings icon will take you back to the screen, and the only way to I’ve figured to get to Settings is by exiting the app and deleting the tab, then reloading it. Not the end of the world, but it is quite annoying when compared to the previous version. Maybe I am missing something, but either way it shouldn’t be this difficult to access Settings. All that said, it is still very enjoyable to use, and I highly recommend it!.Version: 12.0.1
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!.Version: 10.6
Don’t hesitate to buy this app! It’s amazing.I have been using this app for a year now. My dad loves outer space. He has a telescope, and shows me different planets through it. I wanted to learn more, but didn’t have any good resources about the night sky. Sure, I could read about it, but it’s not that fun when I look up and can’t even figure out what stars I’m looking at. This app changed all that! All of a sudden I could quickly and easily find the names of all sorts of stars, as well as constellations. I have never ceased to be amazed by all the professional, yet easy to use features. Every time I learn about one thing (like the general path of a star) there’s something new for me to learn (like figuring out how to read altitude and azimuth measurements, provided in the app- which inspired me to make my own simple altitude-measuring device!) I am subscribed to the super-massive upgrade. I am soooo happy for the new feature of being able to zoom out all the way! I have wanted that feature for a long time. Only one recommendation for sky guide: It is a very annoying process when taking an AR photo. You cannot open AR and simply take a photo. You have to open AR, click on another button, take the photo, then scroll through a menu and select to save the photo just taken to “photos”. You have to repeat this process for every photo. Please just make a window pop up to ask if the user wants to always save to photos or not, and if so, just allow the user to press one button and have their photo saved. Thank you!.Version: 8.0
Beautifully TouchingThis app is seriously stunning and sets high standards for all other VR and astronomy apps- it’s breathtakingly beautiful and equipped with everything you need to start your journey across the stars- even if it’s only for a few minutes whenever the mood suits you. I love that I can alter the time and speed of the skies and how I can favorite stars and galaxies (and anything else) I want to come back to later. The reminders and notifications of events are also wonderful. The information provided for each star, planet, and radio/satellite is spectacular! It’s a gold mine of entertainment for children and it can fascinate other adults just as much. At first I was just pleased with just the graphics and the novelty, but after finding out about lunar libration and why we never see the dark side of the moon- I couldn’t help but spend an hour reading about it until I finally made sense of it all- I was so blown away. I don’t even know why- I just think it’s so amazing. When I saw the first galaxy in the sky I couldn’t even believe it was a galaxy- I thought it was a star- yet it was this amazing and stunning collection of life laid out in black, like a spiral of diamonds. Looking at it with this app made me feel so small- and I mean that in the best of ways. It gave me a sense of excitement for the unknown and instilled the once-lost wonder of knowing there’s so much more in existence than what’s here on earth. It really puts things in perspective. Simply amazing..Version: 6.6
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..Version: 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..Version: 10.4
Compliments and a suggestionI don’t usually write reviews because I’m just a very busy lady. This app, however, is outstanding for some very simple reasons. It is user-friendly, I am definitely not a tech person. It is pleasing to the eye with gentle colors and an even more gentle notification sound when something interesting is going on in the cosmos. Even my husband gets excited when he hears the notification because we know it’s some kind of pleasant message. We just received the solstice notification at the exact moment of the solstice, which was really cool. My suggestion is that perhaps you you could integrate a little bit of astrology as a side feature because I’ll bet if you took a survey out of all of your app users, you might find a decent portion are the also into astrology. And we have to use an entirely different app for that. Take care and keep up the outstanding work!!.Version: 11.0.4
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..Version: 6.6
Real review: This is an Inter-stellar app! 🌌🪐🌙🔭My friend recommended Sky Guide to me almost 10 years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. I enjoy looking at the night sky on a regular basis and this app has helped me identify new constellations, planets, star clusters, and many other amazing wonders of outer space countless times. I remember one night I was star gazing, and I spotted an elusive, faint blue group of stars that seemed to only be visible when looking from the corner of my eye or indirectly. I used Sky Guide and learned that it was the star cluster Pleiades, and it immediately became my favorite sight to seek out overhead on a clear night. There is a free and paid subscription for those of us who wants more in depth articles or to see 100 or 1,000 times more than you would with the naked eye. The UI is very easy to navigate, you can scan the sky manually or activate the compass to pick out a planet or constellation you are aiming your phone at. There is a wealth of information for each and every new marvel you encounter. The search feature allows you to free text anything you want to locate, and the app will automatically show you where it is in relation to you. You can turn on notifications for the ISS, eclipses, comets, and so many other orbiting bodies so that you can watch them pass overhead. I could keep going, but I’ll wrap up with this: This app has been a long time favorite & is must-have for me. I very highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the cosmos and all the wonders of our magnificent, intimidating galaxy - and whatever else lies just beyond the veil..Version: 12.0.10
Great app w/ some flawsI love 90% of this app. It’s very informative, with tons of articles about everything in space you can think of… HOWEVER, I mainly use this app for spotting satellites, and here are some of my complaints: -First, it seems like I have to constantly recalibrate my compass. It will make dramatic shifts in my point of view, which makes it really confusing until I recognize the problem. -Second, and what’s worse, is that the timing seems to be off by at least a couple minutes. The time displayed on the app will be accurate, but the timing of the satellite passes is definitely slow. I’ll select a passing satellite, point my phone in the direction that it brings me, only to realize that the object I’m looking for is actually almost below the horizon by then. This is super inconvenient for obvious reasons. -Third, it doesn’t seem to register & identify passing satellites I spot in the sky. When I aim my phone at a satellite I can clearly see with my own eyes, none are showing on my screen. This is after I had already checked the time & calibration to make sure those are both accurate. However, it will register with point accuracy for certain ones. Tonight we spotted at least 10 passing objects, but the only ones the app would identify was the Chinese space station & two starlink satellites. Every other satellite we spotted wouldn’t show up. This may be due to the other issues I listed, or be it’s own issue entirely. This app is paid for, and it’s a great app. But it’s very upsetting when it won’t accurately locate & identify the passing satellites when this is my primary use of the app. I hope to see these things resolved..Version: 10.1.1
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!.Version: 8.1.1
Opinion from a noviceThis is such a fabulous and wonderful app. I am supposed to be making supper and what am I doing? I am sitting in a chair and exploring the universe outside the walls of this room. If you don’t want the room to interfere, just put a piece of black paper on the backside of your cell phone, and you can see what you are searching for much more easily. It’s a whole new world of learning. It leaves me in awe. Oh, & btw if you sign up for the satellite option, which I did, be prepared if you have opted for the sound alert when a satellite that you accidentally picked makes a loud alert noise! I thought the smoke detector had gone off because the house was on fire until I realized I had the volume all the way up & it was simply the alert that the satellite was overhead. Absolutely fabulous. Have fun! Now I really must go make supper..Version: 12.0.8
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.Version: 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!).Version: 8.1.9
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!.Version: 6.6
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. ***.Version: 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!!.Version: 10.3
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. 💜.Version: 8.0.1
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..Version: 10.2
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).Version: 10.0.3
Increasingly frustratingI’ve been a Sky Guide user for well over a decade now and I find myself becoming more and more frustrated with the continued lack of basic features. Apparently there was a comet visible to the naked eye a couple of days ago but I wouldn’t know because the sky gazing app that I annually pay for didn’t notify me of such a precious event! I also can’t set notifications for flybys or passovers of favorited objects and I can’t sync important astronomical events with my iOS calendar! I would love to know the next Starlink string flyover but this app won’t ever tell me.. These are features that you would think come at bare minimum, much less for a paid subscription.. I still find myself coming back because the design and layout of the app is top notch but the developers really need to revisit the notification and event system within the app..Version: 11.0.3
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..Version: 7.0.1
Great appGives you acurate position and representation of the night sky, although you have to pay to get some of the constellations. Very detailed sky and has art I a Les on many objects. Also can let you change the brightness of stars in the sky to match how your sky looks. Has lots of settings, although the realistic proportions setting that shows the effects of haze and other obscurances like light pollution does not work. But all In all, I would recommend for new people to introduce to the constellations as I was also a begged ner and new nothing about co stellations, but this helped learn them, and apart from that is also very fun to go around in and look at other wonders of the night sky. Definitely would recommend..Version: 11.0.4
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..Version: 10.5
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)..Version: 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!.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!.Version: 8.1.9
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..Version: 6.7.1
The Greatest App EverSkyGuide is an absolute gem of an app! From the moment I opened it, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and intuitive interface. The app makes stargazing an absolute delight, transforming my phone into a powerful tool for exploring the night sky. The real-time tracking and detailed information about celestial objects are simply phenomenal. I especially love the augmented reality feature, which overlays the constellations onto the sky as I point my phone upwards. It's like having a personal planetarium in my pocket! Whether you're an amateur astronomer or just someone who loves gazing at the stars, SkyGuide is a must-have. It's educational, user-friendly, and incredibly fun to use. Kudos to the developers for creating such an outstanding app!.Version: 10.7.1
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..Version: 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..Version: 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..Version: 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..Version: 10.0.6
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..Version: 10.4
Diane Delisle, amateurFantastique, jamais application n'aura été plus pratique pour les curieux. Même, mon petit-fils de 4 ans s'émerveille!!.Version: 6.2.3
#1Best app ever for space and stars enthusiasts.Version: 6.2.3
Great guide to the starsEasy to use and so much information and tools for accessing the heavens.Version: 6.2.3
Enjoyable experiencesI’ve been devouring the articles in this app for about 90 minutes. I love that I can tap on a star in my sky and learn something about it..Version: 12.1
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..Version: 7.0.4
Been using it for yearsGreat purchase worth every penny.Version: 12.0.11
Recommend!Great app! Son loves learning about the constellations!.Version: 12.0.11
Très interessant et accessibleUne offre de produits pour s’initier, étudier et mieux connaître l’Univers. L’appli propose aussi des articles sur des sujets d’actualité. Vraiment cool..Version: 12.0.11
Actually free and AWESOMEThe only app that is actually legit and does what it says it will do. I use it all the time and super happy with the performance and accuracy 👍.Version: 12.0.11
Best astronomy app out thereI absolutely love this app, I use spit as my primary app to find stars and other deep sky objects when using my telescope and I am absolutely in love with the music that plays, it’s so peaceful and calming yet perfectly captures the angelic beauty that is the cosmos.Version: 12.0.11
GratitudeThanks for allowing me to see the world. Thanks for choosing to be a partner of the Apple VisionPro revolution. Because of you, I can peer into the construction you built which is a view of what is out there. Your articles and news in the app are so potent and so appreciated. So in essence : good job..Version: 12.0.11
GreatGreat.Version: 12.0.11
Trying outFirst flush on this extra-ordinary app is that it has all the wonders of the universe built in. Can’t wait to take it out on a clear moonless night to explore with..Version: 12.0.10
Good, but not consistent.I've had this app for a few years now. It can work fine, but many times the notifications don't get sent and sometimes it's internal compass is off - even after doing the "Figure 8 reset". Overall I'd say it's good, but not great. When it's working 100% it's fine. It's just trying to keep it that way without having to reset it every couple of months..Version: 11.1
New UI update is complicated to useMaybe it’ll take some time to adjust but I don’t like how the explore page is hidden under the search button. And the navigational buttons are hard to figure out too. Previous layout was perfect..Version: 12.0.11
So bh,diva dgjFugl svj,mufsf.Version: 12.0.9
Really beautifully designedThis app makes iOS shine, the devs and designers did such a good job..Version: 12.0.8
5 STARS!I absolutely love using this app for fun and also for studying! There is so much variety and endless stars you can look at! If you get lucky, you may see the ISS (International Space Station).Version: 12.0.8
Super je suis débutantÉlargie mes connaissances.Version: 12.0.7
Trop bien !🤩Trop bien!🤩🥳.Version: 12.0.7
Very EducationalI have learned a lot via this great app..Version: 12.0.7
Favourite app everThis is hands down my favourite app. Screw social media, I’m getting lost in time on Sky Guide from now on! It’s so informative, beautifully illustrated, has a good UI/UX, and has lots of useful personalization features. The free version has so much great information, features and functionality. I’ve recommended it to five friends and I’ve only had it for three days! 10/10 love it..Version: 12.0.7
Give the sky backIt’s a good app, kinda easy to use. Seems to track ok on compass. But they’ve hidden they’re best behind a pretence of owning the stars(pay wall)..Version: 12.0.7
😆😆😆😆I’m 7 but I think it’s amazing 🤩 it’s just the way for fun to start.Version: 10.6
How to get back to home pageThere may be a bug. I cannot toggle back after sky watching. What am I not doing?.Version: 12.0.7
Waaay cool app! <3Get it! You won’t regre it! I promise..Version: 12.0.7
5 stars?!How can I give it 10 stars??.Version: 12.0.6
It has been great.Fascinating way to observe the night skies. Like having a personal guide..Version: 12.0.5
WowVery impressive app :).Version: 12.0.4
Cannot believe this app is free. It’s amazing!I’m severely technologically challenged tbh but even I can use this app and get the most stellar results every time it’s used. 4.5/5 because sometimes you can’t see two astronomical objects at the same time even when they’re side by side in the sky. For example tonight I found out that if you have the star Beetlejuice (sort can’t remember the actual spelling) onscreen Orion disappears. Aside from that it’s excellent and highly recommended for kids, adults and any wondering what they’re looking at in the night sky..Version: 12.0.4
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