The free version also includes the brightest deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For simple stargazing, the free version is more than enough. I have to mention that there are in-app purchases available, but believe me, you don’t need them. It means that when you tilt your smartphone towards the sky, and it doesn’t matter if its day or night, it will show you what star or planet is in your field of view. Star Chart is a free app available for iOS and Android, and it is an augmented reality app.

(it’s free for desktop) Star Chart App For Smartphone (FREE) Stellarium is a more advanced app, and it is a paid download for your smartphone. Not because it is better but because it is simple to use.

Yes, Stellarium is available for iOS and Android smartphones, but there is one app that I like more. I have been using Stellarium for ages, and I love it.īut let’s talk about the smartphone app for stargazing first. One is for your smartphone and the other one for the desktop computer because you will use them for different purposes.īut hands down, the best stargazing app is Stellarium, which is available for all devices and operating systems you can imagine, and it is completely free(desktop only) to download and use. Actually, I will show you the two best stargazing apps, and they both are FREE. Over the years, I have been using almost every app available, and today, I want to talk about the best stargazing app. There are many stargazing and astronomy apps you can use for navigating on the night sky.

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