Sky Map Alternatives for iPhone

Sky Map is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone alternative is SkyView, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Sky Map and many of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Sky Map are Sky Guide, Star Chart, Solar System Scope and Star Walk (series).

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Sky Map (formerly the Google Sky Map) turns your Android-powered mobile phone into a window on the night sky.

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Sky Map alternatives page was last updated Nov 20, 2024
  1. Luminos icon
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    Luminos is an all-in-one astronomy app that goes beyond simple stargazing. It combines millions of celestial objects into a beautifully-rendered space simulation that will amaze you. Our enthusiastic customers range from hobbyists to professional astronomers, and everyone in...

    38 Luminos alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

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  2. Redshift - Astronomy icon
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    Redshift brings the night sky to your screen. Explore alien planets, enhance your knowledge with detailed information on astronomy and space travel - and never miss an important celestial event.

    39 Redshift - Astronomy alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Distant Suns (series) icon
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    Distant Suns astronomy app is an award-winning hand-held planetarium with over 25 years of development, offering you the new way to look at the sky from on the Earth to off. Sporting over 130,000 stars, all 8 (or is it 9?

    38 Distant Suns (series) alternatives
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Distant Suns (series) Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
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  4. Star Identification Camera icon
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    One-click to capture the stars/Milky Way + automatic recognition of celestial bodies + marking celestial bodies on photos, providing a complete solution for astronomy enthusiasts.

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    One-click Shooting of the Milky Way and Starry Sky

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Augmented Reality
    5.  Ad-free
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  5. Star Rover icon
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    Star Rover is the fantastic planetarium for your smart phone. Just hold up your phone and Star Rover will tell you exactly what you are pointing at.

    38 Star Rover alternatives
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Star Rover Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
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  6. The Night Sky icon
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    The Night Sky app enables you to identify the stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations you can see above.

    35 The Night Sky alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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  7. Planisphere icon
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    Planisphere is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a map of the sky. As you zoom in finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on objects to get more information.

    38 Planisphere alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. GoSkyWatch Planetarium icon
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    Displays the sky view at the correct orientation when held at any angle not just landscape or portrait. Simple operation, no buttons to press or modes to select, just point to the sky to start exploring.

    39 GoSkyWatch Planetarium alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad

    GoSkyWatch Planetarium Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
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  9. Ephemeris: Sun and Moon Seeker icon
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    Ephemeris is an photo planner tool for outdoor photography and astrophotography. The app contains precise trajectories of the Sun, Moon and Milky Way and lets you predict sunrise and sunset times, golden hour, blue hour, twilight, and other special moments to make stunning photos.

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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Ephemeris: Sun and Moon Seeker Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    Ephemeris: Sun and Moon Seeker iconSky Map Icon

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  10. Orrery icon
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    Enjoy a soothing journey through our solar system with realistic orbits and rich detail.

    33 Orrery alternatives
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Sun & Moon 3D Planetarium Pro icon
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    Try out the solar system simulator to see the distance to Mars or other planets. Point your iPhone to the sky and explore the movement of the sun, moon, planets and stars across the sky while you change time by swiping the display.

    39 Sun & Moon 3D Planetarium Pro alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Sun & Moon 3D Planetarium Pro iconSky Map Icon

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  12. Stars and Planets icon
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    Warp to distant stars and explore various exoplanets like lava worlds, water worlds, earthlike planets or massive jovians with Stars and Planets planetarium app and astronomy guide. Space is awesome and the universe is at your fingertips!

    49 Stars and Planets alternatives
    Visit possible earthlike planets
    Venture beyond the Solar System
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    Discover strange alien worlds

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Stars and Planets Features

    Stars and Planets iconSky Map Icon

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