Pocket Universe Alternatives

Apps similar to Pocket Universe include Stellarium, which is free and open source. Other options are Trail Sense, Sky Map, KStars and Solar System Scope. There's no shortage of Star Maps like Pocket Universe, with more than 25 alternatives for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows.

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  1. Star Chart icon
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    Can’t see the moon? Want to know where it is? Look through the eyes of your device to see a virtual window into the whole visible universe.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
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  2. SkyMap icon
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    SkyMap provides interactive sky maps for any time, viewpoint and location on Earth. It shows the different names, coordinates, magnitude, astronomical rise and set times plus additional information for over 110000 stars, messier objects, planets, sun and moon.

    40 SkyMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Phone
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  3. SkyORB icon
     3 likes

    SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun clock, point to sky, weather, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  4. Planetarium icon
     5 likes

    A browser-based virtual planetarium of stars and planets customizable by location (latitude and longitude) and time of day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Starmap icon
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    Starmap is an intelligent sky navigation tool, written by a professional of the field.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  6. SkySafari icon
     2 likes

    SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket. It puts thousands of stars and planets at your fingertips. It lets you find objects in the sky using your device's built-in compass and accelerometer.

    43 SkySafari alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  7. The Night Sky app enables you to identify the stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations you can see above.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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  8. SkEye icon
     6 likes

    SkEye is an advanced Planetarium that can also be used as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.

    40 SkEye alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Luminos icon
     2 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  10. StarMap 3D icon
     3 likes

    StarMap 3D Plus is the portable star atlas for beginners or advanced astronomers. Use StarMap 3D Plus to find the planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae visible to you based on your location and time.

    36 StarMap 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Star Rover icon
     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. 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.

    41 Redshift - Astronomy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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