SkyEngine
Entertainment
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Now with AR Sky mode — point your camera at the night sky and see stars, planets in real time. Capture and save stunning astrophotos.
SkyEngine is a realistic night sky viewer that transforms your phone into a portable planetarium. Whether you're camping under the stars or winding down for sleep, SkyEngine brings the beauty of the night sky to your fingertips.
Point your phone at the sky and see exactly what's above you. SkyEngine uses your GPS location and compass to show an accurate, real-time view of stars, planets, and constellations from wherever you are.
FEATURES
Realistic Sky Rendering
— Thousands of real stars rendered with accurate positions and brightness
— Planets including the Moon, visible in their true locations
— The Milky Way stretching across your sky
— Realistic sky colors from sunset through deep night
Compass Mode
— Point your phone at the sky and the view follows
— Labels appear on stars and planets as you look around
— Constellation lines guide you through the night sky
Ambient Sounds & Sleep Mode
— Campfire crackling, crickets, wind, water, and calming drone music
— Mix and match sounds to create your perfect atmosphere
— Sleep timer with gentle fade-out (15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes)
Visual Effects
— Shooting stars streak across the sky at random
— Aurora Borealis shimmering on the horizon
— Warm campfire glow from below
Customization
— Adjust light pollution (Bortle 1–9) to match your real sky
— Search any city worldwide to see its sky
— Time controls: jump forward, backward, or animate the sky at any speed
— Toggle constellations, labels, deep sky objects, and grid overlay
Perfect for camping trips, bedtime relaxation, astronomy learning, or simply enjoying the beauty of the night sky from anywhere.
Ratings & Reviews
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The ASMR mode is updating with more natural sounds.
AR camera mode added, user can take the photo that fulfill the sky with stars.
The developer, ZIRUI LYU, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- ZIRUI LYU
- Size
- 24.6 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ray