Point your phone at any star and get its name. Planets, constellations and the Moon, labeled over your real sky. No telescope or star chart needed.
Hold your phone up to the Sky and Star Gazer tells you what you're looking at. That bright dot next to the Moon? Point at it and you'll have its name.
Star Gazer, by LeoStudio Global, is a stargazing app and live sky map for iPhone and iPad that identifies stars, planets and constellations. You don't need a telescope or any background in astronomy to use it. If you do have binoculars or a small scope, there's plenty here to point them at.
AR GUIDE
Turn on AR and your camera view fills with labels: planets, bright stars and constellation lines, lined up with the real sky. It's an easy way to tell Jupiter from a bright star, or to find Orion's Belt for the first time.
CONSTELLATION FINDER
Point at any patch of sky and the constellations there are drawn in and named.
• Tap one to see its brightest stars and the story behind its name
• Switch sky cultures to see how people elsewhere grouped the same stars
Give it a few nights and you'll start spotting them without the phone.
WHAT'S UP TONIGHT
What's on screen is what's over your head right now.
• The map follows your location, the time and the direction you're facing
• See when the Moon and planets rise and set
• Pinch to zoom in on faint stars you'll never see from the city
THE BIG NIGHTS
The sky calendar tells you when to look up:
• Meteor shower peaks, like the Geminids in December
• Solar and lunar eclipses, including the total solar eclipse
• Full Moons and conjunctions, when planets and the Moon pass close together
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon on the map even turns coppery red.
ALSO IN STAR GAZER
• Sky Tours: guided tours of the bright planets, the major constellations and Messier objects for binoculars and small scopes
• Time Machine: move the sky forward or back to see where Saturn will be at 10pm, or what was overhead the night you were born
• AI Astro: ask in your own words, like "Why is Venus so bright?" or "What's the red star in Orion?"
• 3D planets and Moon: spin and zoom detailed models of the Earth, Moon, Sun and planets
COMMON QUESTIONS
What's that bright "star" next to the Moon?
Often it's a planet, usually Venus or Jupiter. Hold Star Gazer up to it and the label will tell you.
Is that a planet or a star?
As a rule, planets shine steadily and stars twinkle, though anything low in the sky can twinkle. Star Gazer settles it in a second.
Which planets can I see tonight?
Star Gazer shows which planets are above your horizon right now, and when each one rises and sets where you are.
When is the next meteor shower?
Open the sky calendar. It lists each shower's peak night, so you can plan ahead.
Why are the labels in the wrong place?
Phone compasses get thrown off by magnets and nearby metal. Take the phone out of any magnetic case and wave it in a figure 8 to recalibrate.
TIPS FOR A BETTER NIGHT
• Turn your screen brightness down and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust to the dark.
• Check the Moon phase first. A bright Moon hides faint stars and meteors.
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This app help find stars. I love the part where it pivots the night sky to reflect where you are on the planet and the time and date (compass I think it’s called). Also I’m absolutely addicted to the mini game inside the app. There’s a cartoon “star” and the game opens up.
Developer Response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our app helpful in discovering stars and enjoy the interactive features like the sky pivot and the mini game. Your enthusiasm motivates us to keep improving. Happy stargazing!
Great, but too many paywalls
ToothlessLightfury1
I really like how it works and how many things you can see, but my only problem is how many paywalls there are. For things like nebulas I can somewhat understand but learning about the moon, not so much. Still pretty great tho, just wish ya didn’t have to pay for like half the app. I did notice it updated the moon’s color during a lunar eclipse which I find to be very cool! The direction it’s in is quite accurate and I extra love how I can zoom in close enough to where I can literally see it moving! Overall really cool, but still, FAR too many paywalls and constantly asking for a subscription every time I open the app
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoy the app and its features. We understand that the number of paywalls can be frustrating, especially for basic content like lunar information. Your input is invaluable, and we’ll consider it for future updates. Feel free to reach out if you have more suggestions!
Overly Expensive Subscription Model
Annoyed35745
The proposition of over $200 annually, continuously, for such an app is simply ludicrous. Set a price for a one time payment of $200, that can also by paid by weekly or monthly installments toward a permanent license (some folks may need the flexibility). When upgrades are available, charge for upgrades at a reasonable price. It is common currently for people to find ways to eliminate the slow, continuous erosion of their finances based on unchecked subscriptions. No matter the quality of this product, I will not sign up for an ‘open tap’ on my account. This is from someone who easily has the funds to do so, yet is careful about ‘set and forget’ financial liabilities.
Use sky guide instead
Joe. V. Man.
The app is very finicky to use. You need a subscription for many things that sky guide has for free, and I find sky guide very easy to use with amazing visuals.I appreciate you can zoom very far unlike sky guide, but your view is not locked to the rotation of the earth, so you can’t zoom far without need to constantly move your view. There might be a way to fix that that I haven’t found out.Overall i think it’s much worse, but that’s just my experience and opinion.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you're having difficulties with Star Gazer. We strive to offer unique features, and your input is invaluable. Please reach out to support@leogstudio.global for assistance with the app's functionality. We appreciate your insights!
What's new in this version:
- Sky calendar now covers the big nights through 2027: meteor shower peaks, full Moons, and eclipses, including the total solar eclipse.
- Hands-free mode
- 3D sky map: swing around a full 3D view of the stars, planets and constellations, and see the sky from any angle
- Sky colors: change the color of the sky to suit your eyes, your mood or a dark backyard
- Ready for iOS 27: smoother, faster, and built for the newest iPhones and iPads
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Version 3.0.3
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Information
Seller
LeoStudio Global Limited
Size
426.6 MB
Category
Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
